Santa María la Real de Covadonga

Santa María la Real de Covadonga is a historic Benedictine monastery located in northern Spain, near the Cantabrian Mountains. Founded in the 8th century, it is a significant religious site and cultural symbol, especially linked to the Christian reconquest of Spain from Moorish control. The monastery is renowned for its beautiful architecture, religious artifacts, and the nearby Cave of Covadonga, where national hero Pelayo is believed to have begun the Christian resistance. It remains an active religious community and a popular pilgrimage destination, blending spiritual significance with historical and cultural heritage.