Iglesia de Arroyuelos

#1595 among destinations in Spain

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For other churches under the same invocation, see Church of San Acisclo and Santa Victoria.

The cave church of Arroyuelos, in the municipality of Valderredible, is located in the northwestern end of the village of Arroyuelos and was dedicated to Saints Acisclo and Victoria. The chronology of this type of manifestations has been controversial.

Some authors advocate the origin of these temples in the Visigothic period by inscriptions found in other churches, with a chronology prior to the year 711 when the Arab conquest began.

In the case of Arroyuelos, the characteristics of Mozarabic architecture can be clearly seen in the systematic use of the horseshoe arch, in plan and elevation, and in the complication of the excavated spaces, which allows a clearer dating than in the rest of the hypogean constructions of Valderredible, which can be placed around the 10th century.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 42°50'31"N, 3°51'39"W

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Iglesia de Arroyuelos – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Colegiata de San Martín de Elines, Torre de Cadalso, Iglesia de Santa María de Hito, Torre de Ruerrero.

1 miSW
Historical place, Church
Colegiata de San Martín de Elines
26 min walk • The church of San Martin de Elines is located in the valley of Valderredible, in the Province of Cantabria, Spain. Initially part of a monastery, St Martin's later became a collegiate church under the jurisdiction of the diocese of Burgos.
1.4 miSW
Forts and castles, Church
Torre de Cadalso
36 min walk • The tower of Cadalso, in the municipality of Valderredible, was declared an Asset of Cultural Interest in 1992. It is located in the fields of the village of Cadalso, in a large flat area on the banks of the river Ebro.
0.8 miW
Church
Iglesia de Santa María de Hito
20 min walk • The Archaeological Zone of Santa María de Hito, in the municipality of Valderredible consists of three distinct parts, which must be protected, as detailed below.
2.4 miW
Forts and castles
Torre de Ruerrero
61 min walk • The Tower of Ruerrero, in the municipality of Valderredible, was declared an Asset of Cultural Interest in 1992. It is located in the fields of the village of Ruerrero, on the top of a hill, which can be reached from the highest part of the village.
4.7 miSW
Locality
Valderredible
120 min walk • One of the most iconic landmarks in Valderredible is the Romanesque church of San Martín de Elines, a stunning example of medieval architecture that dates back to the 12th century. Visitors can marvel at its intricate carvings and beautiful frescoes, providing a...