The enigmatic twin saints of Oviedo: San Julián y Santa Basilisa de los Prados

San Julián y Santa Basilisa de los Prados, also known as Santullano, is a 9th-century Pre-Ramirense church found on Calle Selgas, Oviedo. Constructed under the rule of Alfonso II of Asturias and overseen by the court architect Tioda, it stands out as one of the finest examples of Asturian art. The church is dedicated to the twin-martyred saints Julian and Basilissa.

The church's unique identity comes from its pictorial decoration, a testament to its significant historical importance and global influence in 9th-century Western European art. Its artworks include impressive transept, an iconostasis resembling a triumphal arch, and marble flagstones with geometric figures. However, San Julián y Santa Basilisa de los Prados is best known for its aniconic frescoes and Roman influences that distinguish it from Visigothic architecture.

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