- Tioda
Tioda was a prominent Asturian
architect of the 9th century.Essentially, he worked primarily in
Oviedo , where he constructed the Basilica de San Salvador which was later transformed into theOviedo Cathedral ) and the Royal Palace.His work was recognised and praised by the kings
Alfonso II of Asturias andRamiro I of Asturias and he was paid by the court to design further buildings. The reconstruction of theSan Julián de los Prados was ordered by Alfonso II of Asturias around 830 by Tioda. It is considered one of the greatest works ofAsturian art andAsturian architecture and was declared aHistorical-Artistic Monument by the Spanish Ministry of Culture in June 1917 and aWorld Heritage Site byUNESCO on the 2nd December 1998.[cite book |last=Moffitt |first=John Francis |title= The Arts in Spain |year= 1999 |publisher= Thames and Hudson |location= London |language= English |isbn= 0500203156] . The building is now dedicated to the martyred Egyptian saints
Julian and Basilissa .ee also
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Asturian architecture References
External links
* [http://el.tesorodeoviedo.es/index.php?title=Tioda Tioda in the "Enciclopedia de Oviedo"] .
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