It is one of the greatest works of Asturian art and was declared an Historical-Artistic Monument by the Spanish Ministry of Culture in June 1917 and a World Heritage Site by UNESCO on 2 December 1998.
This masterpiece is regarded as a crowning achievement of Asturian art and was officially acknowledged as an Historical-Artistic Monument by the Spanish Ministry of Culture in June 1917. Its significance was further underscored when it was designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO on December 2, 1998.