Museum of Covadonga
- Cangas de Onís Eastern Asturias
- Address: Edificio de la Escolanía 33589 - Cuadonga/Covadonga
- Phone: 985 846 096
- Site: Visit
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Located in the building of the former Hostal Favila, the museum has two floors. On the ground floor there are paintings by the master José Madrazo, a chronological series of the Kings of Spain, belonging to the Prado Museum, and of which 17 works are on deposit in Cuadonga/Covadonga, corresponding to other kings of the Asturian-Leonese monarchy.
Also on the ground floor is a space dedicated to the history of the construction of the Basilica. In addition, there are pieces of great symbolism and value such as the Crown of the Virgin and a map of Covadonga, dating from the 18th century.
The museum will also have a temporary guest work, which this year belongs to Augusto Ferrer Dalmau.
The first floor has a collection of liturgical vestments, as well as chalices, monstrances and mantles of the Virgin Mary. This space is completed with religious paintings and some showcases of votive offerings, both from private individuals and institutions.