Church of San Salvador de Valdediós
- Title Villaviciosa Eastern Asturias
- Owned by Owned by: Ecclesiastical
- Phone Phone: 985 974 966
- Email Email: reservas@monasteriovaldedios.com
- Site Site: https://monasteriovaldedios.com
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It was consecrated in 893 by seven bishops, according to the tombstone preserved in the south side chapel. It has a basilica floor plan with three naves, a tripartite chancel with small chapels, and two compartments attached to the north and south walls that externally act as a false transept.At the foot of the church there are three compartments that correspond to those of the chancel, and above the central one is the royal tribune that receives direct light from a mullioned window opening in the main front.
The naves, tall and narrow, are separated by semicircular arches on undecorated square pillars, while the apse chapels are separated from the naves by semicircular arches supported on columns with capitals decorated with plant motifs. All the interior spaces are vaulted and important remains of mural paintings have been preserved.
Groups +25 pax, prior booking essential.
Built in: 893