SANTA MARÍA DEL NARANCO: El enigma del PALACIO que se convirtió en IGLESIA

We explore Santa María del Naranco, one of the most emblematic jewels of Asturian pre-Romanesque art! Located on the green slopes of Monte Naranco, a few kilometres from Oviedo, this extraordinary 9th century building, built during the reign of Ramiro I, was originally conceived as a royal palace, but over time it was transformed into a church unique in its style and design. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:51 Historical context 02:39 Spanish pre-Romanesque art 04:43 The debate on functionality 06:11 Compositional analysis 09:38 Iconographic analysis 11:00 Capitals 11:39 Medallions or clipea 12:07 Crosses 12:37 Historiated bands 13:21 Santa María del Naranco after the Asturian Monarchy 15:13 Epilogue In this video you will discover all the secrets of Santa María del Naranco: from its imposing architecture, marked by semicircular arches, twin windows and reliefs with geometric and figurative motifs, to its historical importance in the consolidation of the Kingdom of Asturias as a fundamental pillar in the medieval history of Spain. We will also explore its symbolism, its relationship with the natural environment and its declaration as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. If you are passionate about history, architecture or simply want to learn more about the incredible legacy of pre-Romanesque art, this video is for you. 👉 Subscribe now to not miss more content like this, where we unravel the history and hidden treasures of Spain's cultural heritage. If you liked this tour of Santa María del Naranco, don't forget to give it a like, leave your comments and share the video with your friends so that more people can enjoy this historical wonder. Thank you for joining us on this journey through time! Your support helps us continue creating quality content. See you in the next video! VISIT US ON OUR WEBSITE: https://lacamaradelarte.com/ FOLLOW US ON OUR SOCIAL NETWORKS: La Cámara del Arte: Twitter:   / lacamaradelarte   Facebook:   / lacamaradelarte   Instagram:   / lacamaradelarte   TikTok:   / lacamaradelarte   ------------------------------------------------------ 📜 License: You can use this classic song but you have to give credits in the description of your video. Copy and paste the following text: 🎶 Song: Scott Buckley - Signal To Noise Music provided by MSC: https://bit.ly/38mgpcV ------------------------------------------------------