Monasteries of San Millán de la Cogolla
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The monasteries of San Millán de Suso (6th century) and San Millán de Yuso (11th century) are two monasteries in the village of San Millán de la Cogolla, La Rioja, Spain. They were designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in December 1997.[1] The first written text in spanish and euskera was found there in the book called “glosas Emilianenses”.This treasure is the reason why this place is part of the human patrimony.
| UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
|---|---|
.jpg) San Millán de Suso | |
| Location | San Millán de la Cogolla, La Rioja, Spain |
| Includes |
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| Criteria | Cultural: (ii), (iv), (vi) |
| Reference | 805 |
| Inscription | 1997 (21st Session) |
| Area | 19.01 ha (47.0 acres) |
| Buffer zone | 266.24 ha (657.9 acres) |
| Website | www |
| Coordinates | 42°19′33″N 2°51′54″W |
Spanish Property of Cultural Interest | |
| Official name | Monasterios de Yuso y Suso |
| Type | Real property |
| Criteria | Monument |
  Location of Monasteries of San Millán de la Cogolla in La Rioja, Spain  Monasteries of San Millán de la Cogolla (Spain) | |
The monasteries were one of 100 finalists for the 12 Treasures of Spain in 2007.[2]
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