Mansilla de las Mulas
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Mansilla de las Mulas
- Residents: 1.085 aprox.
- Province: León
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Get to know Mansilla de las Mulas
This small town in the province of León is located next to the river Esla, according to legend it is believed that this river was originally the river Astura, which gave its name to the Asturians. These came to occupy much of the province of León.
Its name is due to the large number of livestock fairs that were held in the municipality for a long time.
Its name is due to the large number of livestock fairs held in the municipality for a long time.
It is a small town in the province of León.
Location
How to get there
To get to Mansilla de las Mulas, the easiest and most recommendable way is to go first to León, since it has a train station, bus station and airport, and then go to Mansilla.
From León you only have to take the national road N-601 and after 18 km you will arrive at the village. Due to the proximity, the municipality is located in the metropolitan area of León, so getting to Mansilla is very easy thanks to the Line 1 bus.
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What to see
Iglesia de Santa María
The Church of Santa Maria was built in the 18th century on top of an old 13th century church and restored in 2002, giving it the appearance it has today.
The church was built on top of an old 13th century church in the 18th century and restored in 2002, giving it the appearance it has today.
The temple presents a structure with a basilica plan, three naves with transept and dome arranged on pendentives, all very well preserved. It also has a presbytery through which you can access the two sacristies and a choir, arranged over the central nave of the temple.
The highlights of the interior of the church are the Baroque altarpiece of the eighteenth-century altar and the seven bas-reliefs dating back to the eighteenth century.
Monumento al Peregrino
The monument to the pilgrim, erected in honor of all the pilgrims who passed through the town of Mansilla de las Mulas, was built in stone next to the Castle Gate.
This consists of three human figures symbolizing the pilgrims seated on a stepped base and a cross in the center carved with images of the Virgin and Christ.
It is composed of three human figures symbolizing the pilgrims seated on a stepped base and a cross in the center carved with images of the Virgin and Christ.
Muralla y Puerta del Castillo
The wall of Mansilla de las Mulas was built before 1181 along the Esla River, when King Ferdinand II ordered the fortification of the town in order to ensure the safety of the neighbors.
Unlike all the walls of León, this one presented a solidly fortified appearance since the walls were high and voluminous.
At present, of the four access gates that the wall had, only the Puerta de la Concepción and the ruins of the Puerta del Castillo, located in the middle of the French Way, welcoming pilgrims to the town, remain intact.
Puente sobre el Río Esla
The medieval bridge over the Esla River as it passes through Mansilla de las Mulas was rebuilt in 1573, providing it with eight barrel vaults and a length of approximately 141 meters.
The medieval bridge over the Esla River as it passes through Mansilla de las Mulas was rebuilt in 1573, providing it with eight barrel vaults and a length of approximately 141 meters.
We can find it on the route of the French Way, so it is a must for pilgrims leaving Mansilla de las Mulas towards León.
Ermita de Nuestra Señora de Gracia
The Hermitage of Our Lady of Graces was built in the thirteenth century and rebuilt in 1898 since it was completely destroyed by fire.
It is currently preserved in very good condition and is striking since it has ocher colors with red brick finials. Regarding the structure, it has a rectangular shape, with a single nave and a bell tower. The most remarkable of the exterior and interior are the stained glass windows of very sober ornamentation but that provide great luminosity to the altar, where we can admire the carving of the Virgin of Grace with the Child Jesus and a crown.
In the temple is no longer carried out religious worship with the exception of September 4, the day on which is celebrated the pilgrimage in honor of the Virgen de Gracia and come to the temple a large number of people on pilgrimage.
Information of interest
Local police
112
Civil guard
987 310 008
Fire department
112
Civil protection
112
Town hall
987 311 800
Health center
987 311 175
Tourism office
987 310 012
Plaza del pozo, 12
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