Colegiata de Santa María la Mayor (Salas) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Colegiata de Santa María la Mayor (Salas) |
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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
In Spanish: Colegiata de Santa María la Mayor (Salas) para niños
- Asturian art
- Catholic Church in Spain
