The best museums Asturias

The cultural centre of Candamo, housed in a former palace, houses the centre of interpretation of the cave where you can observe a small scale reproduction of the Peña. It is interesting to go there before the visit in situ, because the original paintings are damaged and difficult to discern in the cave itself, while the colours have obviously been accentuated on the reproduction. You can thus exercise your eye and do nothing. The most important panel consists of over 50 figures, the oldest of which is more than 30 000 years old, that is, a age comparable to the paintings of the cave of Chauvet. The most recent bulls are 10 000 years old. At the top left of the panel, anthropomorphic figures are noted.

Two other rooms exhibit photographs of the other caves in the region as well as a reproduction of the main panel of the Grotte cave.

Through models, this museum is raising awareness of the activities of the rural world (work, habitat, fiestas, field life) still very alive in this region. After this first step, you are advised to discover this reality in situ by visiting the village of Cenera. 

In order to explain the processes of traditional cheese development, it also informs about the most significant aspects of farming and traditions. With three thematic sections: milk, cheese, and butter.