⛪ Basilica of San Julián de los Prados
Pre-Romanesque church in Oviedo, Spain, 9th century
📌 Fast Facts
- Construction period: 812–842
- Location: Oviedo, northern Spain
- Architectural style: Pre-Romanesque Asturian
- UNESCO inscription: 1998
The Basilica of San Julián de los Prados is a pre-Romanesque church in Oviedo that demonstrates early 9th-century Asturian architectural innovation. Built between 812 and 842 under King Alfonso II, the basilica exemplifies the structural and spatial systems of the Kingdom of Asturias during a formative period in Iberian Christian history. As of 2026, the building remains open to visitors and is preserved as part of Oviedo's cathedral precinct. San Julián de los Prados was inscribed as a UNESCO ...