Church of San Salvador de Valdediós facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of the Holy Savior of ValdediósIglesia de San Salvador de Valdediós |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Province | Asturias |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Church |
| Year consecrated | 893 |
| Location | |
| Location |  Oviedo, Spain |
| Architecture | |
| Architectural type | Church |
| Architectural style | Pre-Romanesque |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 16 metres (52 ft) |
| Width | 13.3 metres (44 ft) |
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| Official Website: http://www.valdedios.org/ | |
The Church of the Holy Savior of Valdediós (which in Spanish is Spanish: Iglesia de San Salvador de Valdediós) is an old Roman Catholic church in Spain. It's a special type of church called Pre-Romanesque, found near Villaviciosa in Asturias.
This church is in the Boides valley, close to Villaviciosa. Long ago, there was an old monastery here. The church itself, sometimes called the "Bishops' Chapel," was officially opened on September 16, 893. Seven bishops were there for the special event! The church is also right next to the Monasterio de Santa María de Valdediós.
What Does the Church Look Like?
The Church of the Holy Savior of Valdediós has a classic church design. It has a main area and two side sections, like many old churches. These parts are separated by four rounded arches.
At the front, there are three smaller rooms. The middle one is where people enter the church. The two rooms on the sides might have been used to welcome travelers or pilgrims.
The ceiling above the main part of the church, and also above the altar areas, is curved like a barrel. It's made of bricks and has cool paintings on it. These paintings show different geometric shapes and patterns.
The Royal Tribune
Above the entrance area, there's a special balcony called the royal tribune. This was a separate space, likely for important people like kings or queens. It was kept apart from where the regular people sat.
Some unique things about this church include a covered walkway on the south side, which was added later. Also, the columns supporting the arches in the main part of the church are quite large, about 50 centimeters (almost 20 inches) wide.
The main altar area has a window with three arches. Above this window, there's a small room that you can only get into from the outside. This room has a window with two openings, which is a bit different from other churches of its time.
See Also
- Asturian art
- Catholic Church in Spain
In Spanish: San Salvador de Valdediós para niños
