Church of Santo Adriano de Tuñón facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Saint Adrian of Tuñón Santo Adriano de Tuñón
Religion
Affiliation	Roman Catholic
Province	Asturias
Ecclesiastical or organizational status	Church
Year consecrated	891
Location
Location	Santo Adriano, Spain
Architecture
Architectural type	Church
Architectural style	Pre-Romanesque
Specifications
Length	14 metres (46 ft)
Width	10 metres (33 ft)

The Church of Santo Adriano de Tuñón is a very old and special church. It is in the village of Tuñón, Asturias, Spain. This Roman Catholic church is dedicated to Saint Adrian. It is a great example of Pre-Romanesque style.

You can find this church right by the River Trubia. It is also near an ancient Roman road. King Alfonso III of Asturias and his wife, Queen Jimena of Navarra, started it on January 24, 891. It began as a church for a monastery. Over time, it changed a lot, especially in the early 1100s. In June 1931, it was named a Spanish national monument. This means it is a very important historical building.

What the Church Looks Like

The Church of Santo Adriano de Tuñón was first built with a classic basilica shape. A basilica is a type of building with a long central hall. Later, in the 1600s and 1700s, more parts were added. A new section, called a nave, was built at the western end. A bell gable, which holds bells, was also added.

Inside the Church: Art and Paintings

In the 1900s, amazing wall paintings were found inside the church. These paintings are called frescoes. They are very important because they are the only remaining works by Mozarabic painters in Asturias. Mozarabic art is a special style from a time when different cultures mixed in Spain. These frescoes show the unique art of that period.

See also

In Spanish: Santo Adriano de Tuñón for kids

• Asturian art
• Catholic Church in Spain