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Monastery of Santa Maria
- Villanueva de Oscos
- Heritage
The history of Villanueva de Oscos is closely linked to the Monastery of Santa María, at the entrance of the capital of the council. This Monastery, considered one of the great jewels of Asturian heritage and classified as a Historic-Artistic Monument, was born Romanesque and grew Baroque.
It was founded in the 12th century by Friar Martín de la Vega and later, in 1203, it was transferred to the Cistercian order, becoming an autonomous monastic community.
In this monastery came to live in its heyday, between the twelfth and seventeenth centuries, up to twenty Benedictine friars. In addition, it was also a center of studies attended by the most important people of the region.
In the 18th century, with the arrest of the abbot for joining the Carlist troops, the monastery was definitively exclaustrated and an important page in the history of Villanueva de Oscos was closed.
Basic information
- 985 626 219
- oficinadeturismo@villanuevadeoscos.es
- La Villa - Villanueva de Oscos
Schedule
Guided tour every day at 6:00 p.m. except Wednesday. Appointments must be made in advance.
Those who have made an appointment must be at the door of the Monastery Church at that time.
Prices
1 euro
What to see?
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Eo Leche Artisan Cheese Factory
- Taramundi
The Eo Leche Taramundi cheese factory is located in the Parque de Empresas Artesanas, about 400 meters from the center of the town of Taramundi.
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Knife and razor artisan workshops
- Taramundi
Some artisans perform demonstrations in their workshops of the craft they develop. In this way, visitors can see the whole process of elaboration of the products, which also allows them to actively participate in the process.
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Os Teixois Ethnographic Ensemble
- Taramundi
- Ethnographic set
Os Teixois is one of the most interesting ethnographic sites in Asturias, where we can find several hydraulic devices recovered and available to anyone who wishes to visit them.
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Escala de Salmones
- San Tirso de Abres
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Mazonovo Mallet
- Santa Eulalia de Oscos
- Ethnographic set
The Mazonovo Mallet is located about 3 km from Santa Eulalia. It is a 17th century mallet active in the 21st century. This set is restored and rehabilitated in its integrity for the understanding of the iron industry. The building of the mallet stands out for being in a state in which it has not suffered great modifications with the passage of time. Here you can forge your own nail and take it as a souvenir.
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Las Minas
- Villanueva de Oscos
- Mines
Recently, the Town Council of Villanueva de Oscos, with the collaboration of the Principality of Asturias, has recovered and rehabilitated the mines of this municipality.
