Ecomuseo de Somiedo
Somiedo ecomuseum with traditional thatched houses (teito) in Veigas, crafts and transhumance in Caunéu and agricultural display cases in La Pola.
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About the museum
The Ecomuseo de Somiedo studies cultural landscapes, that is, the mark that human communities have left on the territory, and brings together natural and cultural heritage. Its focus is the rural house, which reflects the way of life of the farming society of this mountain municipality.
In Veigas, “La Casa” shows three dwellings with broom-thatched roofs (teito de escoba) as they were when they were still lived in, until the mid-1980s. In Caunéu, the former school building, constructed in the mid-20th century, houses an exhibition of traditional Somiedo crafts such as the blacksmith and the carpenter and, on the second floor, livestock transhumance.
In La Pola there are also four glass display cases shaped like teito huts, with objects and texts on farming, transport, hunting and fishing. A single ticket gives access to both visitor centres.
Highlights
- Three traditional houses with broom-thatched roofs in Veigas
- Traditional crafts and transhumance in the former schools of Caunéu
- Display cases on farming, transport, hunting and fishing in La Pola
- One ticket for both visitor centres
- Free admission on summer Mondays
Permanent exhibitions
- La Casa de Veigas – Three traditional houses with broom-thatched roofs, shown as they were when they were inhabited, until the mid-1980s.
- Oficios y trashumancia en Caunéu – The former schools display traditional Somiedo crafts and, on the second floor, livestock transhumance.
- Trabajos agrícolas en La Pola – Four display cases shaped like teito huts, with objects and texts on farming, transport, hunting and fishing.
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €2 |
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| Children & teens | €1free up to age 5 · Under 16s: €1. Under 6s: free. |
| Groups (16+ people) | €1 per personGroups of more than 15 people: €1 per person. School groups (schools, secondary schools and universities) do not pay. |
Free admission: Mondays from 1 July to 15 September
Over 16s: €2. The ticket gives access to both visitor centres.
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Plan your visit
| School programs | yes |
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| Good to know | Groups wishing to visit outside the opening hours should check availability by phone or email. |
