Poblado Minero de Bustiello
Mining village of the Sociedad Hullera Española, a model of industrial paternalism, visited with a guide at its interpretation centre and chapel.
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About the museum
The village of Bustiello, in the municipality of Mieres, was built between 1890 and 1925 on the initiative of the Sociedad Hullera Española, a company owned by the Marqués de Comillas. It is an exceptional example of industrial paternalism: the company provided its workers with housing, supplies, education, healthcare, leisure and culture. Its town planning and architecture draw on French inspiration, with a Catholic and Spanish character, and buildings such as a Romanesque-style church, the miners' club, the school, the hospital and the cottages for miners and managers have survived. It was declared a Bien de Interés Cultural (Cultural Heritage Site) in 2017.
The interpretation centre occupies the former residence of the engineer and is the key to understanding the whole. The guided visit, which requires prior booking, includes the centre, the chapel and an explanation of the village's exterior. The exhibitions deal with the geology of coal, the properties of the Marqués de Comillas, the development of mining and the working conditions in the comarca's mines. Other tourist facilities in Mieres are also managed from Bustiello.
Highlights
- Former engineer's residence converted into an interpretation centre
- Village chapel, included in the guided visit
- Example of industrial paternalism by the Sociedad Hullera Española
- Village declared a Bien de Interés Cultural in 2017
Permanent exhibition
- Centro de interpretación del poblado minero – Exhibition in the former engineer's residence on the geology of coal, the properties of the Marqués de Comillas, the development of mining and the working conditions in the mines.
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
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| Groups (4+ people) | €4.50 per person€4.50 per person for groups of 4 to 19 people; €4 per person for groups of more than 20. |
Individual admission €5 per person. Prices may vary by season.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Time needed | approx. 1.5 hrs |
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- Family tours & workshops
Guided visits and educational activities designed for children are offered.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 1.5 hrs |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | The guided visit is the only way to access the interpretation centre and the chapel; it requires prior booking by email. There is also an educational offer for schoolchildren, and visits for groups are available at any time by prior appointment. |
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