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Sanctuary of Ntra. Sra. de las Angustias

Of Baroque origin, it has been later reformed. Its majestic Churrigueresque main altarpiece from 1715, the great 18th century tabernacle and the extraordinary 17th century carving of the Virgen de las Angustias, patron saint of the town, called "La preciosa" by her devotees, stand out. The side porches of the Sanctuary were used for shelter and rest of the Galician pilgrims and reapers who went to Castile by this way; when they returned from the harvest, they left their sickles in the sanctuary as an offering and gratitude to the Virgin, not without first having torn with them a small splinter of the doors as a precious relic, so it was necessary to cover the wood with iron sheets to prevent them from disappearing.

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Roman Bridge of the Pilgrims

Of Roman plant it is an obligatory step in the Way of Santiago. There are numerous documents that attest to it since the twelfth century. It is an ashlar bridge with seven semicircular arches, three of them older than Roman times, since there was a Roman road that linked the high of Foncebadon with Ponferrada. This bridge has undergone changes to adapt to the course of the river over time. Philip IV in 1637 granted the Council of Molinaseca the right to charge taxes on livestock and goods passing through it.

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Church of St. Nicholas of Bari

Of Neoclassical style, dating from the seventeenth century, it stands on a hill that dominates the town in a stately manner. Its baroque altarpieces stand out. The main altarpiece dates from 1672-1674 in Churrigueresque style where the image of San Nicolás de Bari, patron saint of Molinaseca, can be found. Of great importance is the carving of the Gothic Christ of the Atonement of the fourteenth century, for some the most important of the region of El Bierzo.

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Calle Real or Calle de los Peregrinos

Main artery, it is the traditional passage of pilgrims, preserving the flavor and ancestral physiognomy. Its houses preserve the typical traditional architecture with stone facades, wooden balconies and slate roofs. The traditional houses coexist with mansions and old palaces, such as the Cangas and Pambley (XVII and XVIII centuries), with their coats of arms and coats of arms. Another very characteristic urban element are the alleys, separations that are created between the houses as a result of the lack of party walls. The width of many of them does not exceed 50 cm wide, being very attractive and curious for visitors.

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Rollo Square

Within the old town we find typical squares such as the paved and cobbled Plaza del Rollo surrounded by typical houses or the Plaza de García Rey where the town hall is located.

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Fluvial Beach

The Meruelo river is dammed in the summer season forming a river pool that gathers a large number of bathers, besides being a breath of fresh air for pilgrims.

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Malpaso Bridges. Hiking Route

Circular route of medium difficulty with a distance of 11km. Departing from Molinaseca the trail takes us to Las Puentes de Malpaso of Medieval origin, the large and the small, continues to Riego de Ambrós to return to Molinaseca by the Camino de Santiago. This route allows us to enjoy the landscape among poplars, chestnut trees, oaks and oak bushes. The route can be shortened by reaching Las Puentes and returning to Molinaseca, with about 6 km of route.

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Viewpoint of El Soto. Viewpoints Route

At the top of Monte del Soto is its viewpoint that allows you to enjoy breathtaking views of Molinaseca. The viewpoint is part of the hiking route "Los Miradores" that starts in the Bosque del Nacimiento where the first viewpoint is located. Route 3km long and low difficulty, links in its final stretch with the route of "Las Puentes de Malpaso" and can continue on that or return to Molinaseca.

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Bosque del Nacimiento

This forest is formed by trees planted for each birth or adoption in the municipality within the municipal initiative "Echa Raíces en Molinaseca". Each tree is twinned with a boy or girl, by placing a plaque with his or her name. It seeks to encourage respect for the environment among children and strengthen the feeling of rootedness with our people.

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The Buddha of Molinaseca

Since 2009 Molinaseca maintains a twinning relationship with two villages of the Japanese Way of the 88 Temples of Shikoku which are Itazu and Ainancho. The KANNON carving in a living tree, colloquially known as the Buddha of Molinaseca, is located in the old Hermitage of San Roque, now a pilgrims' hostel. This sculpture made in a living walnut tree is a female representation of Buddha, known among the Japanese as Kannos, whose symbolic meaning is linked to compassion. It was made by the Japanese artist Fumiaki Ogita who mastered a technique called "Ikiki jizo", which can be translated as Buddha in living wood. Master Ogita dedicated four months to the realization of the carving. It was inaugurated on 15/07/2014. It is the only living tree carving in the region of El Bierzo.

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