Riosa

Riosa is a Spanish municipality ( concejo in Asturias, corresponds to the municipio in the rest of Spain) in the autonomous region of Asturias. It is bordered to the north by Morcín, to the south by Lena and Quiros, on the east by Mieres. The main town and seat of the municipality is La Vega.

  • 6.1 Festivals and Celebrations

History

The coat of arms

  • Above: the angel cross
  • Below: refers to the location on the edge of the Sierra del Aramo with the two rivers Xuncar Rio and Rio Grandiella flowing through the community.

Ancient to modern times

Many finds from the Bronze Age show the early settlement and the economic success of the community. The abundance of copper and the lush pastures of the mountain slopes and valleys have meant that the region was already very early, but they last longer inhabited. A first record of the village dates from the year 857 from a will, which, however, turned out to be fake. In fact, a deed of gift was confirmed from 1075, which certifies the parish of Santa María de Riosa to the Archdiocese of Oviedo.

Modern Times

The community itself only came back in modern times significantly in appearance than the mid-19th century, the coal mining in the growing industrialization of significance was.

Policy

Economy

Demographics

Villages and hamlets in the municipality

Attractions

  • Parish church " Iglesia de Santa María " La Vega
  • Nature Park "Area recreativa Viapará "
  • Historic mines in the mountain ranges of the Sierra de Aramo
  • Chapel " Capilla del Espíritu Santo " was first mentioned in 1704 Doñajuandi
  • Wallburg " Castro del Pico Castiello " El Collado from vorromaischer time
  • A variety of different Horreos from several centuries

A variety of architectural monuments of partially pre-Roman times, as well as cemeteries and hill forts are found throughout the municipality.

Festivals and Celebrations

The most important fiesta is on the first Sunday in October, the patron saint festival ( fair ) Nuestra Señora del Rosario.

Otherwise, it makes sense to read the calendar of events, since the large number of events are currently there.

Swell

  • Population figures, see INE
  • Zip see
  • Coordinates and altitude information see Google Earth
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