Church of Santa María de Villanueva, Teverga, Spain

The Church of Santa María de Villanueva is a Romanesque-style parish church in the diocese of Villanueva, in the municipality of Teverga. While elements including the sculpted capitals of the internal column-pilasters flanking the nave date to prior to the 12th-century, the church has undergone subsequent refurbishments.

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Juan Rodriguez (2 years ago)
I did not like. We traveled many kilometers to get there and you can't see anything interesting on the outside of the structure. If you want to see something it is inside and it was closed. It seems that you can only see something inside when there are masses. A visit failure.

Rosa Cuervo Rodriguez (2 years ago)
Very well preserved

Paulino Pascual (2 years ago)
Simply beautiful church. The work and the conservation of its capitals are surprising. One does not expect to find this sample of the Romanesque in this small town.

Lara Lozano (2 years ago)
The best Romanesque in Asturias. Its capitals are wonderful.

Nep FC (3 years ago)
Impressive Romanesque capitals and a wonderful baptismal font. Highly recommended A very friendly neighbor of the town opens for you. A luxury!

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