Martin M. Miles' photos with the keyword: San Salvador de Valdediós

The monastery was founded in 1200 by King Alfonso IX of León and King Berenguela of Castile by donating a place to the Cistercian Order for the construction of a monastery there. It was erected next to the pre-Romanesque church of San Salvador de Valdediós (see prev uploads). The construction of the church began in 1218 under the direction of the master Gualterius, possibly of Frankish origin, and was completed around 1225. The monastery became an important and well-endowed abbey. After a decline the monastery joined the Cistercian congregation in 1515. During the War of Independence, the monastery had to be abandoned from 1808 to 1812. It was dissolved in 1835, but some monks remained in the monastery, the last of whom died in 1862. The rose window

The monastery was founded in 1200 by King Alfonso IX of León and King Berenguela of Castile by donating a place to the Cistercian Order for the construction of a monastery there. It was erected next to the pre-Romanesque church of San Salvador de Valdediós (see prev uploads). The construction of the church began in 1218 under the direction of the master Gualterius, possibly of Frankish origin, and was completed around 1225. The monastery became an important and well-endowed abbey. After a decline the monastery joined the Cistercian congregation in 1515. During the War of Independence, the monastery had to be abandoned from 1808 to 1812. It was dissolved in 1835, but some monks remained in the monastery, the last of whom died in 1862. The cloister

The monastery was founded in 1200 by King Alfonso IX of León and King Berenguela of Castile by donating a place to the Cistercian Order for the construction of a monastery there. It was erected next to the pre-Romanesque church of San Salvador de Valdediós (see prev uploads). The construction of the church began in 1218 under the direction of the master Gualterius, possibly of Frankish origin, and was completed around 1225. The monastery became an important and well-endowed abbey. After a decline the monastery joined the Cistercian congregation in 1515. During the War of Independence, the monastery had to be abandoned from 1808 to 1812. It was dissolved in 1835, but some monks remained in the monastery, the last of whom died in 1862. Crucification group

The monastery was founded in 1200 by King Alfonso IX of León and King Berenguela of Castile by donating a place to the Cistercian Order for the construction of a monastery there. It was erected next to the pre-Romanesque church of San Salvador de Valdediós (see prev uploads). The construction of the church began in 1218 under the direction of the master Gualterius, possibly of Frankish origin, and was completed around 1225. The monastery became an important and well-endowed abbey. After a decline the monastery joined the Cistercian congregation in 1515. During the War of Independence, the monastery had to be abandoned from 1808 to 1812. It was dissolved in 1835, but some monks remained in the monastery, the last of whom died in 1862. Portal, capital, 13th century

The monastery was founded in 1200 by King Alfonso IX of León and King Berenguela of Castile by donating a place to the Cistercian Order for the construction of a monastery there. It was erected next to the pre-Romanesque church of San Salvador de Valdediós (see prev uploads). The construction of the church began in 1218 under the direction of the master Gualterius, possibly of Frankish origin, and was completed around 1225. The monastery became an important and well-endowed abbey. After a decline the monastery joined the Cistercian congregation in 1515. During the War of Independence, the monastery had to be abandoned from 1808 to 1812. It was dissolved in 1835, but some monks remained in the monastery, the last of whom died in 1862. The portal, 13th century

The monastery was founded in 1200 by King Alfonso IX of León and King Berenguela of Castile by donating a place to the Cistercian Order for the construction of a monastery there. It was erected next to the pre-Romanesque church of San Salvador de Valdediós (see prev uploads). The construction of the church began in 1218 under the direction of the master Gualterius, possibly of Frankish origin, and was completed around 1225. The monastery became an important and well-endowed abbey. After a decline the monastery joined the Cistercian congregation in 1515. During the War of Independence, the monastery had to be abandoned from 1808 to 1812. It was dissolved in 1835, but some monks remained in the monastery, the last of whom died in 1862.

The monastery was founded in 1200 by King Alfonso IX of León and King Berenguela of Castile by donating a place to the Cistercian Order for the construction of a monastery there. It was erected next to the pre-Romanesque church of San Salvador de Valdediós (see prev uploads). The construction of the church began in 1218 under the direction of the master Gualterius, possibly of Frankish origin, and was completed around 1225. The monastery became an important and well-endowed abbey. After a decline the monastery joined the Cistercian congregation in 1515. During the War of Independence, the monastery had to be abandoned from 1808 to 1812. It was dissolved in 1835, but some monks remained in the monastery, the last of whom died in 1862. capital

The monastery was founded in 1200 by King Alfonso IX of León and King Berenguela of Castile by donating a place to the Cistercian Order for the construction of a monastery there. It was erected next to the pre-Romanesque church of San Salvador de Valdediós (see prev uploads). The construction of the church began in 1218 under the direction of the master Gualterius, possibly of Frankish origin, and was completed around 1225. The monastery became an important and well-endowed abbey. After a decline the monastery joined the Cistercian congregation in 1515. During the War of Independence, the monastery had to be abandoned from 1808 to 1812. It was dissolved in 1835, but some monks remained in the monastery, the last of whom died in 1862. Matamoro, St. James killing the Moors and so leading the Rconquista, is a very common icon on the peninsula.

The monastery was founded in 1200 by King Alfonso IX of León and King Berenguela of Castile by donating a place to the Cistercian Order for the construction of a monastery there. It was erected next to the pre-Romanesque church of San Salvador de Valdediós (see prev uploads). The construction of the church began in 1218 under the direction of the master Gualterius, possibly of Frankish origin, and was completed around 1225. The monastery became an important and well-endowed abbey. After a decline the monastery joined the Cistercian congregation in 1515. During the War of Independence, the monastery had to be abandoned from 1808 to 1812. It was dissolved in 1835, but some monks remained in the monastery, the last of whom died in 1862. The nave

The monastery was founded in 1200 by King Alfonso IX of León and King Berenguela of Castile by donating a place to the Cistercian Order for the construction of a monastery there. It was erected next to the pre-Romanesque church of San Salvador de Valdediós (see prev uploads). The construction of the church began in 1218 under the direction of the master Gualterius, possibly of Frankish origin, and was completed around 1225. The monastery became an important and well-endowed abbey. After a decline the monastery joined the Cistercian congregation in 1515. During the War of Independence, the monastery had to be abandoned from 1808 to 1812. It was dissolved in 1835, but some monks remained in the monastery, the last of whom died in 1862.

San Salvador de Valdediós’ is a pre-Romanesque church that was built towards the end of the 9th century. Next to the church is the Cistercian monastery of Valdediós with its 13th century church of St Mary. Its construction is attributed to King Alfonso III. The consecration in the presence of seven bishops took place during his reign. The date of this event was engraved on a marble plaque, which states that it took place ‘SUB ERA DCCCCXXX’ - that is, in the year 930 of the Augustan era, which corresponds to 892 AD. San Salvador de Valdediós was probably part of a palace complex built by King Alfonso III (848-910), to which he retreated after being deposed by his sons. The church is a three-nave basilica with a barrel vault and three rectangular apses. The exterior is divided by buttresses, which reflect the internal division into nave and aisles on the west façade. The nave has three entrances, two in the south aisle and one in the west. A twin window with small horseshoe arches opens above a round arch portal at the level of the gallery. Two Windows

San Salvador de Valdediós’ is a pre-Romanesque church that was built towards the end of the 9th century. Next to the church is the Cistercian monastery of Valdediós with its 13th century church of St Mary. Its construction is attributed to King Alfonso III. The consecration in the presence of seven bishops took place during his reign. The date of this event was engraved on a marble plaque, which states that it took place ‘SUB ERA DCCCCXXX’ - that is, in the year 930 of the Augustan era, which corresponds to 892 AD. San Salvador de Valdediós was probably part of a palace complex built by King Alfonso III (848-910), to which he retreated after being deposed by his sons. The church is a three-nave basilica with a barrel vault and three rectangular apses. The exterior is divided by buttresses, which reflect the internal division into nave and aisles on the west façade. The nave has three entrances, two in the south aisle and one in the west. A twin window with small horseshoe arches opens above a round arch portal at the level of the gallery. The nave

San Salvador de Valdediós’ is a pre-Romanesque church that was built towards the end of the 9th century. Next to the church is the Cistercian monastery of Valdediós with its 13th century church of St Mary. Its construction is attributed to King Alfonso III. The consecration in the presence of seven bishops took place during his reign. The date of this event was engraved on a marble plaque, which states that it took place ‘SUB ERA DCCCCXXX’ - that is, in the year 930 of the Augustan era, which corresponds to 892 AD. San Salvador de Valdediós was probably part of a palace complex built by King Alfonso III (848-910), to which he retreated after being deposed by his sons. The church is a three-nave basilica with a barrel vault and three rectangular apses. The exterior is divided by buttresses, which reflect the internal division into nave and aisles on the west façade. The nave has three entrances, two in the south aisle and one in the west. A twin window with small horseshoe arches opens above a round arch portal at the level of the gallery.

San Salvador de Valdediós’ is a pre-Romanesque church that was built towards the end of the 9th century. Next to the church is the Cistercian monastery of Valdediós with its 13th century church of St Mary. Its construction is attributed to King Alfonso III. The consecration in the presence of seven bishops took place during his reign. The date of this event was engraved on a marble plaque, which states that it took place ‘SUB ERA DCCCCXXX’ - that is, in the year 930 of the Augustan era, which corresponds to 892 AD. San Salvador de Valdediós was probably part of a palace complex built by King Alfonso III (848-910), to which he retreated after being deposed by his sons. The church is a three-nave basilica with a barrel vault and three rectangular apses. The exterior is divided by buttresses, which reflect the internal division into nave and aisles on the west façade. The nave has three entrances, two in the south aisle and one in the west. A twin window with small horseshoe arches opens above a round arch portal at the level of the gallery. Above it is a victory cross with the Greek letters alpha and omega hanging from its arms, the emblem of the Asturian King Alfonso III.

San Salvador de Valdediós’ is a pre-Romanesque church that was built towards the end of the 9th century. Next to the church is the Cistercian monastery of Valdediós with its 13th century church of St Mary. Its construction is attributed to King Alfonso III. The consecration in the presence of seven bishops took place during his reign. The date of this event was engraved on a marble plaque, which states that it took place ‘SUB ERA DCCCCXXX’ - that is, in the year 930 of the Augustan era, which corresponds to 892 AD. San Salvador de Valdediós was probably part of a palace complex built by King Alfonso III (848-910), to which he retreated after being deposed by his sons. The church is a three-nave basilica with a barrel vault and three rectangular apses. The exterior is divided by buttresses, which reflect the internal division into nave and aisles on the west façade. The nave has three entrances, two in the south aisle and one in the west. A twin window with small horseshoe arches opens above a round arch portal at the level of the gallery. Above it is a victory cross with the Greek letters alpha and omega hanging from its arms, the emblem of the Asturian King Alfonso III.