Spain, La Rioja: Detail of a alabaster tomb of monastery founder San Millán de la Cogolla


Detail of the black alabaster tomb of San Millán in the Monastery of Suso in San Millán de la Cogolla. The medieval monasteries Suso and Yuso are declared UNESCO World Heritage Site. They are situated in close neighbourhood and were built betwenn the 6th century (Suso) and 11th century (Yuso).


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Location: Monastery of Suso, San Millán de la Cogolla, La Rioja, Spain
Photo credit: © Cro Magnon / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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