Monasteries of San Millán de la Cogolla
Two monasteries in La Rioja, Suso high on the hill and Yuso in the valley below. Suso is a cave hermitage linked with the 6th century hermit Saint Emilian, and short Spanish notes made here are among the earliest writing in the language.
- Where
- San Millán de la Cogolla, La Rioja, Spain
- Grade
- UNESCO heritage
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site, plus 8 for its grade
- Coordinates
- 42.3258, -2.8651
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Near Monasteries of San Millán de la Cogolla
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Questions
Where is Monasteries of San Millán de la Cogolla?
Monasteries of San Millán de la Cogolla is in San Millán de la Cogolla, La Rioja, Spain. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Atapuerca (54 km), Burgos Cathedral (69 km), Guggenheim Museum Bilbao (105 km).
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