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san millán de la cogolla


San Millán de la Cogolla is a municipality steeped in history and cultural significance. Named after the 6th-century hermit saint, San Millán, who lived there, the area is renowned for its twin monasteries, Suso and Yuso, which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. These monasteries are celebrated as the birthplace of the modern written and spoken Spanish language, with the earliest written phrases in Spanish and Basque known as the Glosas Emilianenses found there. The serene mountainous contours that encircle the village add to its historical charm, making it a testament to the region's rich heritage and the evolution of the Spanish language.