San Antonio de Padua, Avilés
San Antonio de Padua is a Romanesque-style Franciscan church in Avilés, community of Asturias, Spain.[1] Also known as the Church of the Franciscan Fathers, Franciscan monks lived in and ran the church from 1919 until 2013. It is the oldest preserved building in Avilés.
| San Antonio de Padua Church (Avilés) | |
|---|---|
| San Antonio de Padua (Padres Franciscanos) | |
San Antonio de Padua Church (Avilés) | |
| 43°33′26.5″N 5°55′16.2″W | |
| Location | Asturias, Spain |
| Country | Spain |
| History | |
| Founded | 12th-13th centuries |
The tomb of Pedro Menéndez de Avilés, the founder of St. Augustine, Florida is located inside the church.
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