Classroom of the Kingdom of Asturias Cangas de Onís

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The classroom, a cultural facility that glimpses great historical horizons, It is located in the old church of Cangas de Arriba and pursues a panoramic and didactic approach to the historical reality of the Kingdom of Asturias. The visit involves in particular an approach to the period between the XNUMXth and XNUMXth centuries, through a series of explanatory panels and the exhibition of reproductions of objects, images and testimonies of the time, which clearly show us the territorial scope and the political influence of the Asturian kingdom after the withdrawal of the Muslims.

Battle of Covadonga

We can also enjoy an ambitious audiovisual assembly, centered on the Battle of CovadongaIt is capable of placing us before the historical events, generating sensations in all five senses. The installation is enhanced by striking lighting and sounds that deepen the recreation of the conflict. The comprehensive audiovisual presentation serves as an interpretive tool for such a significant historical event, one with considerable gaps in historical understanding.

Since Asturias was the scene of the first triumphant resistance to Islamic power, Covadonga and the valley of Cangas de Onís have always attracted the attention of a large number of scholars. Scientific data on Pelayo and the events that took place in Covadonga are scarce, vague, and contradictory. and not always reliable; although the weight of the battle in the subsequent Reconquista is undeniable, as well as the monarchical dynasty that from the 8th century onwards was established in the Principality.

The Asturian monarchy

The Asturian monarchs They brought relics from the Holy Land, created and developed the pre-Romanesque churches and civil works that are now recognized as World Heritage, and promoted the realization of works of art such as La Cruz de La Victoria, La Cruz de los Angeles, La Arca de las Agates, etc. The undisputed leader of this saga was Pelayo, who reigned between the years 722 and 737.

He is succeeded by his son Favila that dies in a hunt, destroyed by a bear. Alfonso IPelayo's son-in-law ascended the throne later, 739-757, and was the one He ordered the construction of the first Sanctuary in the Cave of CovadongaHis conquests extended from the Cantabrian coast to the south of the Duero River.

The line of succession would continue with Fruela I who was killed. After him he takes the throne Aurelio, then the king Silo that moves the court to Pravia.

Mauregato queen between 783-789 and it happens Bermudo the Deacon, which moves the Court back to Cangas de Onís.

Alfonso II "The Chaste" moves the court to Oviedo and marks an eraHis long reign definitively established and consolidated the Asturian kingdom. He was succeeded by Ramiro I that the previous work continues. Then it would come Ordoño I who establishes unions and alliances with the Mozarabs who continued to practice Christian worship. By last Alfonso III "the Great" (866-910) strengthens the Astur-Leonese kingdom. At his death there is a political crisis, the court moves to León and Asturias begins its isolation throughout the tenth century.

The relevance of this Asturian dynasty in the history of Spain is remarkable, and its birth, splendor and decadence we find continuous data and objects inside the church that serves as the headquarters of the Kingdom Hall. The carving of royal buildings, documented ecclesiastical foundations, necropolis and fortifications can be discovered on the panels and archaeological traces; battles and even rock architecture in the area.

The equipment in the Kingdom Classroom also serves the function of being of interest to smaller, who have at their disposal various interactive facilities to learn while playing.