Asturias has some remarkable World Heritage sites, especially those related to its Prehistory and medieval times, in which this land became a prominent Kingdom where the Pilgrim's Way to Santiago emerged.
The World Heritage in Asturias is considered as one of the great tourist and cultural attractions of Natural Paradise. Some of the most outstanding cultural monuments and landmarks of Pre-Romanesque Art are part of this wide range, which would never have existed had it not been for the strength of the Kingdom of Asturias in the Middle Ages.
Likewise, and deeply connected with the Kingdom of Asturias, we find the birth of the Camino de Santiago, established by the Asturian king Alfonso II during the ninth century and that, within the historical path, would become one of the most important cultural itineraries of Humanity.
Moreover, other key pieces in this UNESCO's cultural heritage set include 5 of the Prehistoric Caves that contain outstanding paintings and fine engravings considered as absolutely essential sites to understand the dawn of Humanity.
Therefore, the Camino de Santiago (or Jacobean Route), the Pre-Romanesque Art (also known as Asturian Art) and the Prehistoric Caves are considered worldwide as three unique cultural sites by UNESCO.
Santa María de Soto de Luiña is one of the most notable ecclesiastical Baroque ensembles in Asturias. Soto de Luiña (Cudillero) Church of Santa María in Soto de Luiña
The monastery of San Salvador was founded in 1024 by the Infanta Cristina, daughter of King Bermudo II. Corniana/Cornellana (Salas) Monastery of San Salvador de Cornellana
The cave has a single gallery some 700 metres long, to which there are adjoining rooms. Ribadesella/Ribeseya Cave of Tito Bustillo
The church of San Julián de los Prados is the oldest and largest of the pre-Romanesque buildings that still remain. Oviedo/Uviéu Church of San Julián de los Prados
Pre-Romanesque church, which was built by a priest called Juan and consecrated to San Salvador. Priesca (Villaviciosa) Church of San Salvador de Priesca
Of the primitive constructions that stood on the site where the cathedral stands today, the Cámara Santa (Holy Chamber) remains. Oviedo/Uviéu Holy Chamber
El Salvador Cathedral is, without a doubt, a cultural, artistic and religious emblem of the capital of the Principality of Asturias. Its majestic... El Salvador Cathedral
The church of Santa Cristina de Lena is undoubtedly related to the works at Naranco. Lena Santa Cristina de Lena
The Palace of Ramiro I in the Naranco is a singular construction without a clear purpose. Oviedo/Uviéu Santa María del Naranco
The building we can see today corresponds to approximately one third of the original construction. Oviedo/Uviéu San Miguel de Lillo