Church of San Miguel de Lillo

It was built in times of the king Ramiro, in order to attend the needs of the Court.

It originally had Basilical structure and three naves. Only the third part of the building has survived because it was partially destroyed because of a landslide in the XIII Century. The hall and the base of the three naves are the only elements that have survived in the primitive floor.

Over the hall we can find the Royal rostrum flanked on both sides by two small rooms. It is covered by barrel vaults. The naves are divided by arches that lean on columns. The use of the pillars is very peculiar and typical of the Asturias art. The walls were decorated with murals, where the human figure has a main role. We should highlight the ornamentation of the bases and capitals, and some vestiges of the lattice of the windows. There are many sculpture decorative elements, in which is obvious the influence from Lombardy.