Colegiata de Santa María la Mayor (Salas) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Colegiata de Santa María la Mayor (Salas)
Location	Asturias,  Spain

The Colegiata de Santa María la Mayor is a very old church located in Salas, a town in Asturias, Spain. It's a special kind of church that was built a long time ago, in the 16th century.

A Special Church Building

This church is known for its history and architecture. It was built during a time when many beautiful buildings were being created in Spain. The word "Colegiata" means it was once a church with a group of priests, called canons, who lived and worked together there.

The Mausoleum

Inside the Colegiata de Santa María la Mayor, there is a special tomb called a mausoleum. A mausoleum is a building or structure that holds the remains of a person or a group of people.

Fernando de Valdés y Salas

The mausoleum in this church is the resting place of Fernando de Valdés y Salas. He was an important person in Spanish history. He lived during the 16th century, around the same time the church was built.

See Also

• Asturian art
• Catholic Church in Spain