Church of Santa Cruz de Cangas de Onís, Cangas de Onís

Name: Church of Santa Cruz de Cangas de Onís
Address: Av. Contranquil, Cangas de Onís, 33550, Spain

#4 among attractions in Cangas de Onís

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Church of Santa Cruz de Cangas de Onís, Cangas de Onís

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Santa Cruz de Cangas de Onís is a small Roman Catholic chapel in Cangas de Onís, the first capital of the Kingdom of Asturias, in what is now northern Spain. It was founded on an artificial mound by Favila, second king of Asturias, and his queen, Froiliuba. It was begun in 737 and consecrated that same year on 27 October according to its original foundation stone, which has been called the first literary monument of the Reconquista. ()

Local name: Iglesia de la Santa Cruz Established: 27 October 737 (1287 years ago)Architectural style: Pre-romanesque architectureCoordinates: 43°21'10"N, 5°7'49"W

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Av. ContranquilCangas de Onís 33550 Spain

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Church of Santa Cruz de Cangas de Onís – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Our Lady of Covadonga, Basílica de Santa María la Real de Covadonga, Santa Cueva de Covadonga, Royal Collegiate Church of San Fernando.

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