Sanctuary of Carbayu
Historic site in Langreo, Spain / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Santuario del Carbayu is a church in Asturias, Spain. The present Baroque-style church was built in the 18th century to replace an earlier romanesque temple. It was declared Bien de Interés Cultural (Cultural Interesting Point) in 1992.[citation needed]
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Native name Spanish: Santuario del Carbayu | |
Location | Langreo, Spain |
Coordinates | 43.281247°N 5.687208°W / 43.281247; -5.687208 |
Official name | Santuario del Carbayu |
Type | Non-movable |
Criteria | Monument |
Designated | 1992 |
Reference no. | RI-51-0007247 |
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According to a legend, the Virgin appeared on an Oak (Carbayu in Asturian language). The figure of the Virgin Mary is situated on the trunk of an Oak in the baroque altarpiece.