There is also a museum of archeology and fine arts, the museum contains objects of great value from the stone age to the renaissance. Located at the Plaza de San Marcos, next to the bridge of the same name over the river Bernesga. 1208AB
It was reconstructed and adapted for use as one of Spain's most luxurious paradors.
The hotel has a magnificent main hall with a 16th century coffered ceiling. The parador can be considered as am authentic museum in view of the ancient carpets, furniture, paintings, clocks and tapestries that adorn the different rooms.
The Parador is located in the Plaza de San Marcos, next to the bridge of the same name over the river Bernesga. From Madrid it can be reached along the main N-VI road, after passing Valladolid and Benavente, at 130 and 66 km respectively. From Oviedo (120 km), it is reached by the N-632 or along the A-6 motorway.
Construction began around 1515 on this monumental building, which features a Spanish Plateresque facade. The past makes its appearance in the Cloister, Church, Choir and Chapterhouse, and the present in the careful renovation-work, combined with an interior filled with works of art and rooms which gave shelter to pilgrims in times of old. A night's stay here is truly a luxury, offering: suites with views of the cloister, stately rooms, and a restaurant which offers: Cocido Maragato (stew), frog legs, beef sweetbreads, cured beef and goat meats and mountain meats.
Rooms with Phone, Safe and Balcony, some with A/C, 26 Suites. 24-hour Room service. Conference room capacity: 500 persons.
Opened 1965, Renovations 1991
Rates shown are per room per night.
