Parroquia San Pedro — Attraction in Gijón

The Church of San Pedro is one of the most emblematic buildings in Gijón. It is located in Campo Valdés, at the western end of San Lorenzo Beach and at the foot of the Cimadevilla neighborhood. Its privileged location offers exceptional sea views and makes it a landmark for both locals and visitors.

The original church was built in the 15th century by master stonemason Lucas Bernaldo de la Quintana, in the Gothic style, although over time many renovations were added that altered its original appearance. It was the only parish church in Gijón until 1893.

During the Spanish Civil War, the building was destroyed and later rebuilt between 1945 and 1955 according to a project by architects Francisco and Federico Somolinos. The current church features a historicist style inspired by Asturian Romanesque and Pre-Romanesque, but also incorporates neoclassical and Gothic elements, giving it a unique character. It stands out for its symmetrical façade, topped by a central tower, and its portico and circular columns inside.

Inside, in addition to its vaults and columns, the use of space and the acoustics are remarkable, making it ideal for choral music concerts. The side of the church is very peculiar for its shape and color, and in the adjoining courtyard, you can find the cross that presided over the ruins after the destruction and the first stone laid for the reconstruction.

One of the most surprising treasures of the church is the side chapel, formerly closed and now open to the public, adorned with 200 square meters of mosaics by the artist Marko Ivan Rupnik, installed in 2012. These mosaics, together with the tranquil atmosphere and the history of the place, make the Church of San Pedro a...

Amados hermanos y hermanas, hoy nos reunimos en la casa del Señor para celebrar la misa y dar gracias por todas las bendiciones que Él nos ha otorgado.

En este día, quisiera compartir con ustedes un salmo que resuene con alegría y amor al prójimo. Pero también quiero agregar un toque de humor, porque ¿por qué no reírnos un poco en medio de todo el estrés de la vida?

Así que aquí va mi salmo:

Oh Señor, Padre nuestro en los cielos, te pedimos que hoy nos ilumines con tu amor y tu paz. Que nos llenes de alegría y nos permitas disfrutar de tu creación.

Te pedimos por los gobernantes de todo el mundo, que encuentren una manera de resolver los conflictos sin recurrir a la fuerza. Que abran sus corazones y escuchen a aquellos que más necesitan su ayuda.

Señor, también te pedimos por aquellos que sufren en las guerras, que encuentren consuelo en tus brazos amorosos. Que la paz prevalezca en todas partes, y que la violencia sea reemplazada por el diálogo y la comprensión.

Ahora, si me permiten, quisiera agregar un poco de humor a este salmo.

Oh Señor, también te pedimos por aquellos que conducen mal en las carreteras, que aprendan a respetar las leyes de tránsito y eviten poner en riesgo a los demás conductores. Que les des un poco de sentido común y paciencia para llegar a su destino sin causar un desastre.

En fin, amados hermanos y hermanas, oremos juntos por la paz y el amor en el mundo. Que nuestras voces se unan para pedir un futuro mejor para...

It is the one of Gijón's important historical churches. The current building was reconstructed between 1945 and 1955. The original church was built in the 15th century but was destroyed during the Spanish Civil War. Until 1893, it was the only parish church in Gijón. The present church was designed by Francisco and Federico Somorinos, built in a historicist style that incorporates Romanesque and Asturian Pre-Romanesque...