Within the great cultural heritage of Asturias, which justifies a very different trip through these beautiful lands in the north of Spain, the Romanesque art It also has its presence.
And among the various examples of this architectural style that you can visit, there is undoubtedly one very prominent place: I am referring to the Church of San Vicente de Serrapio.
You can find this small hermitage on one of the green hills of the Aller Valley, in the region of the Central Mountain, which I visited in my last trip to Asturias.
La church of San Vicente de Serrapio has much more appeal than the artistic value of its romanesque architecture.
It is the same case that happens with the pre-Romanesque church of Santa Cristina de Lena, also in the same region, in which artistic interest is combined with the beauty of a landscape enclave, thanks to its beautiful location within a mountainous valley.
This romanesque church It was built at the end of the 944th century, in a strategic enclave where it is thought that there was originally a Roman temple, and where in the year XNUMX it had a pre-Romanesque church as its predecessor.
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What to see when visiting San Vicente de Serrapio in Asturias
Although just to enjoy its integration into the landscape it is worth going up to Saint Vincent of Serrapio, it is inside where you will discover the true attraction of this Romanesque building.
You will see a facade with a covered porch and an entrance arch supported by two columns whose capitals have Romanesque decoration.
When you enter its interior you find a unique nave covered by wooden coffered ceiling from the 16th and 17th centuries
But it will be in your three apses where you should focus your attention to see remains of wall paintings of the time, which have been brought to light and maintain their color.
Also noteworthy is the Sacristy with their tombstones votives.
Schedules to visit San Vicente de Serrapio in Asturias
To know the visiting hours of San Vicente de Serrapio You must contact in advance with the Tourist Office of the council of Aller (985 481 439) who will indicate availability.
Map: how to get to San Vicente de Serrapio
La Romanesque church of San Vicente is found in the population of Serrapio, in the region of the Central Mountain of Asturias, 35 minutes south of Oviedo.
Photos San Vicente de Serrapio church
As an appetizer to your visit, here is a gallery of photos of the Romanesque church of San Vicente de Serrapio.
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