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Shutterstock In rural Spain, a mosaic of towns comes to life, emitting an aura of authenticity that conquers the thousands of travelers who visit them year after year. These hidden treasures, wrapped in rich history and innate charm, offer a haven of uniqueness. Today we want to talk to you about those towns that have more Grammy Awards than Rosalía. Authentic towns of great beauty that will leave you speechless. From the cobblestone streets that whisper secrets of centuries past to the whitewashed houses that hug the mountains, these towns breathe a magic that can only be experienced in their picturesque mazes and lively squares.
Cangas de Onís ( Asturias ) Towns of Spain By Marques We begin our tour in the heart of the Principality. Cangas de Onís was the first capital of the Kingdom of Asturias , and in front of the church of the Asunción you will find the statue dedicated to its first king, Don Pelayo. Walking through its streets full of life, savoring the rich Cell Phone Number List Asturian cuisine - Cangas de Onís is the cheese capital of Asturias and you have to try its Gamonéu cheese ! - and admiring its architecture are the unmissable attractions of the town. Although there are no documents that confirm the information, it is believed that in the year 1006 it was already consecrated. It is a troglodyte church – that is, it is installed in a mountain cave – whose roof is the cave itself. It holds the title of 'the largest in the country' and its interior was modified many times between the 16th and 19th centuries, although its essence remains intact.
Its Roman Bridge -built in the Middle Ages-, declared a Historic-Artistic Monument in 1931, is a symbol of the council. Furthermore, as its tourist office highlights, Cangas de Onís is "an open door to nature and history." And we couldn't agree more. The town is located in the vicinity of the Picos de Europa (the first National Park in Spain), this privileged location provides an environment of great landscape value and biodiversity.The building has a rather square shape, is Gothic in style and was built between the end of the 16th century and the beginning of the 17th century. Those who are interested in religious temples will enjoy a visit to the Romanesque church of Sant Miquel.
Cangas de Onís ( Asturias ) Towns of Spain By Marques We begin our tour in the heart of the Principality. Cangas de Onís was the first capital of the Kingdom of Asturias , and in front of the church of the Asunción you will find the statue dedicated to its first king, Don Pelayo. Walking through its streets full of life, savoring the rich Cell Phone Number List Asturian cuisine - Cangas de Onís is the cheese capital of Asturias and you have to try its Gamonéu cheese ! - and admiring its architecture are the unmissable attractions of the town. Although there are no documents that confirm the information, it is believed that in the year 1006 it was already consecrated. It is a troglodyte church – that is, it is installed in a mountain cave – whose roof is the cave itself. It holds the title of 'the largest in the country' and its interior was modified many times between the 16th and 19th centuries, although its essence remains intact.
Its Roman Bridge -built in the Middle Ages-, declared a Historic-Artistic Monument in 1931, is a symbol of the council. Furthermore, as its tourist office highlights, Cangas de Onís is "an open door to nature and history." And we couldn't agree more. The town is located in the vicinity of the Picos de Europa (the first National Park in Spain), this privileged location provides an environment of great landscape value and biodiversity.The building has a rather square shape, is Gothic in style and was built between the end of the 16th century and the beginning of the 17th century. Those who are interested in religious temples will enjoy a visit to the Romanesque church of Sant Miquel.