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Vital Aza's Birthplace
Vital Aza's Birthplace
Vital Aza's Birthplace
In the heart of Pola de Lena lies a gem with more history than its façade reveals: the birthplace of Vital Aza. This humble-looking house, built in the traditional 18th century, has been recognized as a Site of Cultural Interest since 1980. Not only for its architectural value, which reflects an evolution from the 18th to the 19th century, but also for being the birthplace of one of the greatest names in Spanish theater: Vital Aza Álvarez-Buylla. A doctor, poet, and, above all, a playwright and humorist, Vital Aza left a profound mark on the costumbrista scene of the late 19th century. His works, many in collaboration with Miguel Ramos Carrión, portray the customs of his time with wit and humor. For Lena, his figure represents a source of pride and a symbol of cultural identity. Right next door stands the Palace of the Marquis of Regueral, a building of great presence more due to its size than its style, linked to the Bernaldo de Quirós family. In addition to its noble history, its garden is particularly noteworthy, designed in the 19th century by the French engineer Auguste Bailly, who fell in love not only with Asturias but also with Doña Rosalía Bernaldo de Quirós. This garden, composed of geometric plots lined with boxwood, ornamental flowers, and iron fountains crowned with delicate figures, lends a romantic and serene air to the urban setting. Across the street, the complex is completed by a building from another era: Lena Town Hall. Erected after the destruction of the old town hall during the conflicts of the 1930s, this new building was designed by Francisco Pérez del Pulgar and inaugurated in 1945. Inspired by the Asturian pavilion at the 1929 Ibero-American Exposition in Seville, its façade blends the solidity of Asturian mansions with an institutional air. The most notable features are the portico's columned arcade, the windowed towers, and the clock that breaks the eaves as a reminder of its public function. Three buildings, three eras, and three distinct styles coexist in a single space, together narrating Lena's history, art, and identity.
In the heart of Pola de Lena lies a gem with more history than its façade reveals: the birthplace of Vital Aza. This humble-looking house, built in the traditional 18th century, has been recognized as a Site of Cultural Interest since 1980. Not only for its architectural value, which reflects an evolution from the 18th to the 19th century, but also for being the birthplace of one of the greatest names in Spanish theater: Vital Aza Álvarez-Buylla. A doctor, poet, and, above all, a playwright and humorist, Vital Aza left a profound mark on the costumbrista scene of the late 19th century. His works, many in collaboration with Miguel Ramos Carrión, portray the customs of his time with wit and humor. For Lena, his figure represents a source of pride and a symbol of cultural identity. Right next door stands the Palace of the Marquis of Regueral, a building of great presence more due to its size than its style, linked to the Bernaldo de Quirós family. In addition to its noble history, its garden is particularly noteworthy, designed in the 19th century by the French engineer Auguste Bailly, who fell in love not only with Asturias but also with Doña Rosalía Bernaldo de Quirós. This garden, composed of geometric plots lined with boxwood, ornamental flowers, and iron fountains crowned with delicate figures, lends a romantic and serene air to the urban setting. Across the street, the complex is completed by a building from another era: Lena Town Hall. Erected after the destruction of the old town hall during the conflicts of the 1930s, this new building was designed by Francisco Pérez del Pulgar and inaugurated in 1945. Inspired by the Asturian pavilion at the 1929 Ibero-American Exposition in Seville, its façade blends the solidity of Asturian mansions with an institutional air. The most notable features are the portico's columned arcade, the windowed towers, and the clock that breaks the eaves as a reminder of its public function. Three buildings, three eras, and three distinct styles coexist in a single space, together narrating Lena's history, art, and identity.
In the heart of Pola de Lena lies a gem with more history than its façade reveals: the birthplace of Vital Aza. This humble-looking house, built in the traditional 18th century, has been recognized as a Site of Cultural Interest since 1980. Not only for its architectural value, which reflects an evolution from the 18th to the 19th century, but also for being the birthplace of one of the greatest names in Spanish theater: Vital Aza Álvarez-Buylla. A doctor, poet, and, above all, a playwright and humorist, Vital Aza left a profound mark on the costumbrista scene of the late 19th century. His works, many in collaboration with Miguel Ramos Carrión, portray the customs of his time with wit and humor. For Lena, his figure represents a source of pride and a symbol of cultural identity. Right next door stands the Palace of the Marquis of Regueral, a building of great presence more due to its size than its style, linked to the Bernaldo de Quirós family. In addition to its noble history, its garden is particularly noteworthy, designed in the 19th century by the French engineer Auguste Bailly, who fell in love not only with Asturias but also with Doña Rosalía Bernaldo de Quirós. This garden, composed of geometric plots lined with boxwood, ornamental flowers, and iron fountains crowned with delicate figures, lends a romantic and serene air to the urban setting. Across the street, the complex is completed by a building from another era: Lena Town Hall. Erected after the destruction of the old town hall during the conflicts of the 1930s, this new building was designed by Francisco Pérez del Pulgar and inaugurated in 1945. Inspired by the Asturian pavilion at the 1929 Ibero-American Exposition in Seville, its façade blends the solidity of Asturian mansions with an institutional air. The most notable features are the portico's columned arcade, the windowed towers, and the clock that breaks the eaves as a reminder of its public function. Three buildings, three eras, and three distinct styles coexist in a single space, together narrating Lena's history, art, and identity.
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