City: Asturias
Top Things to do in Asturias
10 Museums in Asturias That You Shouldn't Miss
Asturias (/æˈstʊəriəs, ə-/; Spanish: [asˈtuɾjas]; Asturian: Asturies [asˈtuɾjes]; Galician: Asturias), officially the Principality of Asturias (Spanish: Principado de Asturias; Asturian: Principáu d'Asturies), is an autonomous community in north-west Spain. It is coextensive with the province of Asturias, and contains some of the territory that was part of the larger Kingdom of Asturias in the Middle Ages. Divided into eight comarcas (counties), the autonomous community of Asturias is bordered by Cantabria to the east, by Castile and León to the south, by Galicia to the west, and by the Bay of Biscay to the north.
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1. Lomography Embassy Gijon
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
2. Museo Molinos Mazonovo
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5.0 based on 2,311 reviews
Reviewed By Davechris2001 - London, United Kingdom
Lovely place to visit and discover all about mills throughout the ages & countries, best we've seen yet, even on a showery day in October. We had an English version of the video all to ourselves! It is a beautiful place. Kids old & young will enjoy a visit, quite interactive and plenty of water around! Well worth the €5 entrance. Parking might be a prob in high season.
3. Museo de la Romeria Manolito El Pegu
4. Centro de Interpretacion del Poblado Minero de Bustiello
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5.0 based on 87 reviews
Bustiello's mining village is an exception within the Asturian industry heritage. It was built between 1890 and 1925 by Sociedad Huellera Espanola, an important mining company of the industrial group and a Marques of Comillas' property. The church, the monument, the club, the school, the hospital... And the engineers and workers' housing meet a studied architectural ensemble plan and an aesthetic care which are unsual. In order to discover Bustiello and understand the keys to the 'industrial paternalism' which it exemplifies, the route should start in the Visitors Centre located in one of the ancient houses, in Don Isidro's house, where it is possible to find explanations about the geological and industrial importance of the mining area, as well as the Marques of Comillas' corporate network, and finally, about the characteristics of the village from a historical, artistic and patrimonial point of view.
5. Museo de Bellas Artes de Asturias
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4.5 based on 454 reviews
Reviewed By Brimble - Lagos, Portugal
I'm very pleased to say that, contrary to usual Spanish expectations, the museum was actually open for a few hours on a Sunday. And very pleased we were... First things first, it's free. But we wouldn't have minded paying for such a treat. The informative layout, with both English and Spanish notes, is welcoming, interesting and a work of genuine passion The collection is varied, with many local artists well represented, alongside a couple of 'cameo' pieces from Picasso, Miro, Gargallo, Braque, etc. No crowds, so a leisurely stroll through the three levels, each representing different styles and periods. This was a real privilege, for which we are grateful. Not to be missed.
6. Museum of Mining and Industry
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4.5 based on 298 reviews
7. Museu del Pueblu d'Asturies
8. Ecomuseo Minero Valle de Samuno
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4.5 based on 304 reviews
9. Cueva de El Pindal
10. Museo Maritimo de Asturias
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4.5 based on 129 reviews
Reviewed By SergioR1 - Eastbourne, United Kingdom
At last I got to know this beautiful well presented museum! Luckily we went on a Tuesday and it was free of charge. However, I still recommend buying an audio guide for a modest €1.50. Staff an ex fisherman himself that used to fish in Jersey Channel Islands was both friendly and knowledgeable. The place has three floors and deserves at least one perhaps too. Lots of shells, fossils, ship models and information. The temporary exhibition in the top floor about Pirates was especially funny. Pity there were no exhibits this time about local craft 'malla': lace. Worth a visit any time so close to the seafront and beach especially on a rainy day.
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