Rating: 8,2/10 (2449 votes) The monasteries of Yuso (San Millan de Yuso) and Suso (San Millan de Suso) are located in the Spanish municipality of San Millan de la Cogolla, located in the province Rioja. Both are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. It is believed that Spanish writing originates in the Suso monastery. Suso was founded in the second half of the 6th century. The monastery church has distinct features of Romanesque architecture. And the Yuso monastery, whose construction dates back to the 11th century, is known for its library, which stores many ancient manuscripts. In addition, the monastery church features a bizarre mix of Baroque and Rococo architectural elements. We also recommend reading Around the Battle of Borodino Topic: Monasteries of Yuso and Suso in San Millan de la Cogolla in Spain. |