Pelayo won a great victory in Covadonga, taking advantage of tactics and terrain to save his kingdom from conquest. As a result, shrines were built and later a massive church.
You can see how the church stands upon an outcropping in the valley. Here’s the statue of Pelayo:
And check out the mountain in the background. The scenery in this part of Spain is nothing short of stunning. Here’s another perspective on the church.
I’ll have another post soon that shows the tiny chapel built into a hillside cave. Check back frequently.
As you can see, this is not exactly a mansion, but a building with many interesting attributes, such as a solar orientation to warm the house and support an integrated greenhouse seen in the next photo.
Note those amazing hardwood floors in the photo above. Below, another photo shows the side of the house.
Gaudí integrated the wrought iron benches into the railings on the porches as seen in the next photo:
The sunflower detail was carried through the entire building, including with exterior tiles:
Gaudí was a master, and his structures prove it. If you have the opportunity, visit them. One more look at the tower.
More Spain posts to follow. Stay tuned.
In the heart of the “old town” you’ll find several streets loaded with restaurants and bars serving everything from high-end creations to regular favorites like these below.
Take your time. Don’t forget the wine! Experience it all.
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