Nalón Valley Mancomunidad

Armando Palacio Valdés Visitors Centre

Located in the house where the Laviana writer Armando Palacio Valdés, most known for his novel writing, was born in 1853.

His work “The lost village” set in the village of Entralgo in the XIX century at the time of the beginnings of coal mining in the Nalón Valley stands out.

The building is a rural mansion from the XVIII century built completely in stone. There are two floors inside; the lower one housing the reception and information, the document centre and a multi-purpose hall; the upper floor an exhibition.

The exhibition is made up of five halls thematically arranged: Nolo y Demetrio (rural life and traditional activities), Plutón y Joyana (the beginnings of coal mining), Armando Palacio Valdés literary works, El Hombre (a microcosm of the author) and El Territorio (physiognomy, characteristics, uses, etc).

Opening hours

• Tuesday to Saturday: From 11:00 till 14:00 and 16:30 till 19:30.
• Sundays and holidays: From 10:00 till 14:00.
• Closed Mondays.
• Tuesday free entry.

Services

• Tourist Information Office.
• Specialist bookshop on the works of Armando Palacio Valdés.
• Multi-purpose hall.
• Document Centre and specialised library.
• Guided visits.
• Garden area.

Contact

• Address: Entralgo
• Postcode: 33987, Laviana
• Telephone: 985 611 377
• Fax: 985 610 144
• Email: palaciovaldes@laviana.es
• Web page: www.palaciovaldes.com