A Romanesque bridge welcomes you, crossing the river towards a medieval town with slate roofs where life goes by peacefully, between picturesque streets and green landscapes of Alto Bierzo. In Molinaseca everything is reminiscent of the charming village of 'Beauty and the Beast', with that design of stone facades, elegant fountains and taverns where you can try authentic Bercian food.
What to see in Molinaseca, León
Pilgrims Bridge
The first thing we can admire when we arrive at Molinaseca is its Roman bridge, which is actually no longer Roman. Hundreds of years ago, this town was a settlement with its roads, causeways and bridges. Later, during the Middle Ages, the original bridge was changed to the one we see today, a 12th century work known as the Pilgrims' Bridge, because the Camino de Santiago passes through here.
Church of San Nicolás de Bari
Straight ahead from the Bridge you reach Calle Real, full of traditional houses with beautiful facades, all of them decorated with balconies, flowers and wooden galleries. However, before embarking on that path, turn left for a moment, we promise it will be worth it. There you will see, in all its splendor, the church of San Nicolás de Bari, with its baroque façade and its imposing appearance on top of a hill.
Calle Real de Molinaseca
Now we go up Calle Real to discover the impressive ancestral houses. The most famous are that of Don Pelegrín, where it is said that Doña Urraca stayed when she traveled; the Balboa Palace or the Cangas de Pambley Palace, with its two towers still standing and considered an Asset of Cultural Interest. At the end of the road we will reach the Pilgrim Monument.
Where to eat cheap and delicious in Molinaseca, León
The gastronomy of Bierzo has several fundamental pillars, but wine and cured meat are the basis of all of them. We can enjoy them in all the places in town, but the best valued in quality and price are those at Restaurante María Cañas, with its cured meat rolls stuffed with foie and pepper cream.
What to do near Molinaseca, León
Leaving the town and taking a 10-minute walk through Leonese meadows and forests we arrive at the hermitage of Nuestra Señora de las Angustias. This small chapel is, in fact, a reconstruction that was made in the 17th and 18th centuries of the original, which dated from the 11th century. However, it maintains its original design of very special beauty.
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