Heritage · Las Valeras
Church of Nuestra Señora de la Sey (Valeria)
The church of Nuestra Señora de la Sey, in Valeria's Plaza Mayor, is the largest Romanesque church in the province according to Descubre Cuenca. It has a nave and two aisles ending in semicircular apses, and columns from the Roman city of Valeria were reused in its original construction.
- Municipality
- Las Valeras
- Romanesque
- Valeria
- La Sey church
- Roman columns
A church with Roman stone
The church of La Sey stands in Valeria’s Plaza Mayor, in the village that grew up below the Roman city. It is Romanesque, with a nave and two aisles ending in semicircular apses, and columns from Roman Valeria were used in its original construction.
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Combine with
The ruins of the Roman city, alongside, and the River Gritos gorge. The village hosts the historical re-enactment event «A Valeria Condita» (From the founding of Valeria). The municipality is covered under Las Valeras.
Frequently asked questions
What is distinctive about it?
It is the largest Romanesque church in the province, with a nave and two aisles, semicircular apses and reused columns from the Roman city.
When does it date from?
The official entry gives no construction dates.
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Where it is
Where the data on this page come from
- Name
- Descubre Cuenca (Diputación de Cuenca) source consulted, 10 October 2026
- Village
- Descubre Cuenca (Diputación de Cuenca) source consulted, 10 October 2026
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