Posada del Bierzo is a village in the municipality of

Carracedelo Carracedelo () is a village and municipality located in the region of El Bierzo (province of León, Castile and León, Spain) . According to the 2010 census (INE INE, Ine or ine may refer to: Institutions * Institut für Nukleare Entsorgung, a G ...

, in the region of El Bierzo, in the

province of Leon A province is almost always an administrative division within a country or state. The term derives from the ancient Roman ''provincia'', which was the major territorial and administrative unit of the Roman Empire's territorial possessions outs ...

, in Castile and Leon, ( Spain).

History

In the late 1950s construction of the forced the relocation of the inhabitants of two villages which were to be inundated, ancient Barcena and Posada del Rio. The result was the construction of Posada del Bierzo.

Demographic evolution

Landmark buildings and interesting places

* The Square Simón González Ferrando. Inaugurated by General

Francisco Franco Francisco Franco Bahamonde (; 4 December 1892 – 20 November 1975) was a Spanish general who led the Nationalist faction (Spanish Civil War), Nationalist forces in overthrowing the Second Spanish Republic during the Spanish Civil War ...

, on 16 September 1961. * Saint Isidro's Church. * The four spouts Fountain. * San Isidro Museum, created by Mr. Dario Martinez. * The Olde Oven, Ethnographic Heritage.

Festivals and cultural activities

* January 5: Visit of the Three Wishes Kings and a chocolate party. * February/March:

Carnival Carnival is a Catholic Christian festive season that occurs before the liturgical season of Lent. The main events typically occur during February or early March, during the period historically known as Shrovetide (or Pre-Lent). Carnival typi ...

. * May 15:

Saint Isidro Labrador Isidore the Labourer, also known as Isidore the Farmer ( es, San Isidro Labrador) (c. 1070 – May 15, 1130), was a Spanish farmworker known for his piety toward the poor and animals. He is the Catholic patron saint of farmers and of Madrid, El ...

(Village's Pattern). * June 23: Bonfire of San Juan. * July: Trip by the association. * July–August: Summer parties. * November: Magosto (chestnut party). * December: Nativity scene in the village's church.

Economy

Agriculture

In the village fruit production predominates, particularly pears and apples. They are shipped to cooperatives and exported to various cities of Europe.

Climate

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