Information about Molinaseca
Molinaseca is a municipality and village in the region of El Bierzo, province of León, and is located on the French Way. This village has an intense medieval aroma and was declared a Historic-Artistic Site in 1975, precisely because of its well-preserved heritage. It is an ideal place to stop and get to know all that its architecture and landscape has to offer.
What to see and do in Molinaseca
The square of El Rollo
On a walk through the town it is interesting to pass through this square. It is asphalted and paved, surrounded by the typical traditional houses and located where the old audience was. Two beautiful wrought iron benches can be seen in this place, one at the beginning of the square and the other in front of it.
The monolith of twinning with Shikoku Henro
An interesting cultural trace is this monolith, which commemorates the twinning between the Jacobean Route and the Japanese path of the Shikoku Henro. It is made of granite, has a height of approximately 1.20 m and is a gift from the Japanese delegation of the island region of Shikoku to Molinaseca.
The Pilgrim Monument
The town has a close historical link with the French Way, so this monument is a faithful reflection of this circumstance. It is made of granite, was placed in its enclave in 1995 and is located in a beautiful small garden area with a triangular fountain. A tribute to every traveller who is in the place with the mission to reach Santiago de Compostela.
The Meruelo Valley
This valley is the natural entrance to the Jacobean route in El Bierzo. It has a visible V-shape and is especially deep between the towns of Riego de Ambrós and Molinaseca. The valley of the Meruelo opens up as you enter Molinaseca, running under the medieval bridge with seven arches.
The river Meruelo
To enjoy contact with nature and enjoy the scenic surroundings, there is nothing better than enjoying this river. It collects the waters of streams and brooks such as Valdecarrizo, La Viñuela or Santa Clara and up to its mouth in the river Boeza. Along its course it runs through a narrow valley, whose depth is more pronounced between the villages of Molinaseca and Riego de Ambrós.
