
Asturian monasteries
Asturian monasteries, primarily from the 8th to 10th centuries in northern Spain, are significant for their role in the early Christianization of the region. They served as centers of religious life, learning, and art during the Reconquista, a period marking the Christian reclaiming of the Iberian Peninsula from Muslim rule. Notable examples include the Monastery of Santa MarĂa de Naranco and San Miguel de Lillo, known for their unique pre-Romanesque architecture. These monasteries fostered cultural and spiritual development, influencing local communities and contributing to the preservation of Christian traditions in a turbulent historical context.