Church of San Salvador de Priesca

Villaviciosa, Spain

Holy Saviour of Priesca (Iglesia de San Salvador de Priesca) is a pre-romanesque church, located in Priesca, next to Villaviciosa. Only a few kilometres from the Church of San Salvador de Valdediós, it is amongst the latest examples of Asturian architecture.

With Alfonso III dead and the kingdom of Asturias divided among his sons, Asturian pre-romanesque architecture entered its last stage. Consecrated on September 24, 921, it has the architectural and decorative reference of the model laid down by the Church of San Julián de los Prados.

In the 17th and 18th centuries, it underwent several reconstructions, altering especially the structures adjoining the vestibule, by communicating them with the side aisles. In 1936, during the Spanish civil war, the original roof burned but it kept most of its sculptured decoration and original paintings.

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Founded: 921 AD
Category: Religious sites in Spain

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Raúl Ramos Solar (2 years ago)
Located on a hill, very close to Villaviciosa, San Salvador de Priesca is the last of the buildings of Asturian Art that has reached us. It was consecrated in the year 921. It was burned down in 1936, although only the roof burned, which was still the original, and after its restoration it is in very good condition, preserving all of its sculpted decoration and some original paintings. Lovely! Access Method: From the center of Asturias, take the A-64 until the Villaviciosa/Rodiles exit, after three roundabouts take the N-632 until the VV-15, continue to Priesca. GPS coordinates: 43º 28'9.54″N 5º 13' 55.93″W.
Jesus M. (2 years ago)
Asturian Pre-Romanesque church that is well worth a visit. It is accessed by a very narrow road that runs through forests. To visit the interior you have to talk to a neighbor from the house across the street. Although it is free, a small tip to help with maintenance doesn't hurt.
Bruce Bundy (3 years ago)
I've visited a couple of times, but have still not been lucky enough to see the inside.
Ir DYB (3 years ago)
Good, half-reformed but looks pretty good. A very kind lady opens it and shows it to you and asks for a donation.
Be some1 (4 years ago)
Completly not Worthed visit
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