Habsburg and Bourbon Spain

Cangas de Onís

Today: Spain

Years: 1492–1833
Role: Council and town of eastern Asturias, beside Covadonga

Cangas de Onís appeared in the 16th century as a council in the General Junta of the Principality, that of 1504. Philip III began to transform the Real Sitio of Covadonga with works in the cave, and after a fire Charles III promoted a new church and better communications, which gave a boost to the life of the council.

What to see today

Capilla de Santa Eugenia de Sobrecueva (Capilla de Santa Eugenia): Church, 18th century

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