⛪ Basilica of San Julián de los Prados
Pre-Romanesque church in Oviedo, UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Basilica of San Julián de los Prados, also known as Santullano, is a pre-Romanesque church in Oviedo that represents early 9th-century Asturian architectural achievement. Construction began around 812 and was completed by 842, commissioned under King Alfonso II. The basilica exemplifies the architectural innovations of the Kingdom of Asturias during a formative period in Iberian history and is recognized as a component of the UNESCO World Heritage Site designation awarded to the monuments of Oviedo and the Asturian kingdom.
- Built 812–842 during the reign of Alfonso II
- Pre-Romanesque Asturian architectural style
- Part of UNESCO World Heritage Site "Monuments of Oviedo and the Kingdom of Asturias" (1998)
- Located in Oviedo, northern Spain
The Basilica of San Julián de los Prados, also known as Santullano, is a pre-Romanesque church in Oviedo that represents early 9th-century Asturian architectural achievement. Construction began around 812 and was completed by 842, commissioned under King Alfonso II. The basilica exemplifies the architectural innovations of the Kingdom of Asturias during a formative period in Iberian history and is recognized as a component of the UNESCO World Heritage Site designation awarded to the monuments ...