I walked back down the hill into town, about 3 kms, had a quick coffee at the station, and then decided to take a taxi to the 3rd important monument, San Julian de Los Prados. This is the largest remaining pre Romanesque church. A sign said it was closed except for Sundays, but some workers were inside repairing the floor. I really wanted to see the frescoes, but they wouldn't let me in. Finally they said I should go and ask the rector who lived next door. After some persuasion he let me have 5 minutes inside!
Information from the internet about this church:
San Julián de los Prados is also known as Santullano, and was the largest Christian construction in Spain up until the 11th century.
The church of San Julián de los Prados, or Santullano, is among the monuments in Oviedo and Asturias designated a World Heritage site by the UNESCO. It is located in Pumarín, a suburb of Oviedo located to the right of the A-6 motorway. The church is in pre-Romanesque style and was built between 812 and 842, in honour of the martyrs Julián and Basilisa, a married couple who retired into monastic life. The roof of the building is made of wood, apart from the three apses at the head which are crowned with barrel vaults. It has a basilical floor plan with three naves, a transept and three doorways, two of which are lateral. The naves are separated by pillars and semi-circular arches. The mural paintings at Santullano are worthy of special mention. They are packed with geometrical symbols and figures in a wide variety of colours
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| The wooden roof is visible through the arch |
I had lunch at the Spanish time of 2.00 pm at a Sidreria near my hotel. Asturias is famous for cider and cheese.
Lunch Menu in Oviedo:
Sidra 6.5%
Scrambled egg w mushrooms and prawns
Pimientos de Padron
Cider v refreshing, not sweet at all, but quite alcoholic! Waiters like to pour it into the glass from a great height.
Total: €21.80
Free taste of local Asturian cheese on way out!
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