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Monument to Alfonso II the Chaste

Monument to Alfonso II the Chaste

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Monument to Alfonso II the Chaste

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Location: Oviède, Oviedo, Asturias, Spain

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1. Walk through the center of Oviedo — circular route

3.12km

00:50

40m

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2. Basilica of San Juan El Real – Ponte de Galiñeiro loop from Las Campas

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05:43

390m

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3. San Miguel de Lillo Church – Santa María del Naranco loop from La Tenderina

15.8km

04:48

510m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Lemmi alias Schlumpf

June 1, 2022

King Alfonso II, also known as the chaste, was the builder of the cathedral in Oviedo and the first pilgrim on the way to the tomb of Saint James in Santiago de Compostela

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Damiano 🇮🇹

February 9, 2024

The Monument to Alfonso II El Casto pays tribute to King Alfonso II, a significant figure in Spanish history. As the builder of the cathedral in Oviedo and the first pilgrim on the Camino de Santiago, his legacy is deeply intertwined with the cultural and religious heritage of the region. The monument stands as a reminder of his contributions and the profound impact of his reign on the pilgrimage tradition and the architectural landscape of Spain.

Thomas

January 1, 2025

This stone statue stands in tribute to Alfonso II of Asturias, also known as el Casto, or the chaste. It’s not clear how he got the epithet, but it might have something to do with his discovery of the supposed tomb of St. James the Great in Compostela. His reign spanned 51 years, but marked with near continuous conflict with the occupying moors The monument depicts the king wearing Visigothic armour, with one hand on his chest, while looking up towards the Cathedral of Oviedo with a calm expression in the manner of a saint.

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Location: Oviède, Oviedo, Asturias, Spain

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Monument to Alfonso II the Chaste

1. Walk through the center of Oviedo — circular route

2. Basilica of San Juan El Real – Ponte de Galiñeiro loop from Las Campas

3. San Miguel de Lillo Church – Santa María del Naranco loop from La Tenderina

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