Museo Castro Chao Samartín
Archaeological museum in Grandas de Salime with guided visits to the Chao Samartín hillfort, a fortified settlement from the Bronze Age to the Roman period.
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Over het museum
The Chao Samartín castro (hillfort), in Castro (Grandas de Salime), is one of the key sites for understanding the origins of the fortified settlements of western Asturias. It was identified as a castro in 1967 and has been excavated since 1990, with regular campaigns from 1995. It is declared a Bien de Interés Cultural (asset of cultural interest).
Occupation began in the Bronze Age: around 800 BC a first fortified settlement of a ritual character was built on the top of the hill, and it was destroyed in the middle of the 7th century BC. Later the settlement became an important Roman administrative capital, until a strong earthquake ruined it in the middle of the 2nd century AD. After that period the place was used as a cemetery between the 9th and 14th centuries.
The museum opened on 28 April 2007 on a slope near the site and offers panoramic views of the castro. It was promoted by the Consejería de Cultura y Turismo of the Principality of Asturias, while Grandas de Salime city council was responsible for its construction and is its owner. The permanent exhibition explains the origin and evolution of the castros of western Asturias, with pieces from Chao Samartín itself and from nearby sites such as Os Castros de Taramundi and Monte Castrelo de Pelóu. The site can only be visited on a guided tour that leaves from the museum.
Hoogtepunten
- Permanent exhibition on the origin and evolution of the castros of western Asturias
- Guided visit to the site, around 60 minutes
- Pieces from Chao Samartín and from other castros such as Os Castros de Taramundi
- Panoramic views of the castro from the museum
- Settlement occupied from the Bronze Age to the Roman period
Vaste collectie
- Los castros del occidente de Asturias y Chao Samartín – Permanent exhibition on the origin and evolution of the fortified settlements of western Asturias, with pieces from the castro itself and from nearby sites.
- Opgericht
- 2007
Toegangsprijzen & kortingen
| Volwassenen | € 4 |
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| Met korting | € 2,50Children aged 5 to 12 and people over 65 |
| Kinderen & jongeren | € 2,50gratis t/m 3 jaar · Combined admission to the museum and site; under-4s free. |
| Senioren | € 2,50People over 65. |
| Groepen (vanaf 20 pers.) | € 1,50 p.p.Groups of more than 20 people, by appointment; per person, museum and site. |
| Museum only or site only | € 2Reduced rate for children and over-65s: €1.50. |
Gratis toegang: On Tuesdays, free admission.
The general admission of €4 covers the museum and the site; they can also be bought separately for €2. Prices may vary by season.
Toegankelijkheid
- Rolstoeltoegankelijk: geen informatie
- Lift: geen informatie
- Aangepast toilet: geen informatie
- Gehandicaptenparkeerplaats: geen informatie
- Hulphonden welkom: geen informatie
- Tastmodellen / voelbare objecten: geen informatie
- Rondleidingen in gebarentaal: geen informatie
- Informatie in eenvoudige taal: geen informatie
- Audiodescriptie: geen informatie
According to a regional tourist guide, the museum has access for people with disabilities; for the site, it is advisable to check with the museum in advance.
Kinderen & gezin
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Bereikbaarheid & parkeren
The museum is in Castro, beside the AS-28 road, about 6 km (5 minutes by car) from Grandas de Salime and about 69 km (1 hour 20 minutes) from Navia. For groups: telephone +34 697 187 091 or +34 985 627 143.
Route plannenService & horeca
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Evenementen & zaalverhuur
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Je bezoek plannen
| Rondleidingen | ja · duur ca. 60 min. |
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| Goed om te weten | The visit to the site is always guided and leaves from the museum, about 200 m from the ruins. Maximum of 20 people per departure (larger groups need an appointment); according to the regional guide, it is offered in Spanish, French and English. It is recommended to allow around 45 minutes to see the museum first. No advance booking is needed, except for groups. |
