Monastery of San Pedro de Villanueva facts for kids
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Monasterio de San Pedro de Villanueva
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Romanesque church of the monastery
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| Alternative names | Parador de Cangas de Onís |
| Hotel chain | Paradores |
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| Location | Cangas de Onís (Asturias), Spain |
| Type | Non-movable |
| Criteria | Monument |
| Designated | 31 July 1907 |
| Reference no. | RI-51-0000092 |
The Monastery of San Pedro de Villanueva is a historic building in Villanueva de Cangas, Spain. It is a Catholic religious complex. This beautiful place is in Cangas de Onis, a town in Asturias, Spain.
About the Monastery
The monastery is built in the Romanesque style. This means it has thick walls and round arches. It used to belong to the Benedictines, a group of monks.
A Look at Its History
- People believe a church was first built here by Alfonso I. He was also known as Alfonso the Catholic.
- Alfonso I was the son-in-law of Pelagius of Asturias, an important early king.
- The buildings you see today are from later times.
- In the 12th century, the main monastery was built next to the church.
- Many parts of the buildings were rebuilt after the 17th century.
- In 1835, the monastery stopped being used by monks. This is called being "dissolved."
From Monastery to Hotel
- Today, the old monastery has a new life.
- It is now a national hotel called a parador.
- A parador is a special hotel run by the Spanish government.
- It often uses historic buildings like castles or monasteries.
- Even though it's a hotel, the church part of the building is still used for religious services.
See also
In Spanish: Monasterio de San Pedro de Villanueva para niños
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