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The small town of Astorga where we live, began big. It was born as the capital of the Conventus Iuridicus Asturum. In its territory were the richest gold mines in antiquity. Not surprisingly, it was described by Pliny the elder as Urbs Magnífica, or the Great Urban Sphere. But, that was 2000 years ago. Since then much has happened, or as we say, it has rained a lot, although not this winter, and Astorga, with the passage of centuries, has become a lesser known place. Just as we know of places that were born as cow towns and today are capitals. This is life.
No obstante, “el que tuvo retuvo”, y en Astorga se nota un aire noble, culto, importante en todas las esferas; la pequeña población de Astorga y su área de influencia ha dado a la nación importantes escritores, artistas, políticos, empresarios…
However, "what it had it has still retained", and Astorga one notes a noble air, one of culture that is important in every area; the small town of Astorga and its area of influence have given the nation important writers, artists, politicians, businessmen...
Astorga es también la capital de la diócesis y tiene una importante presencia de clero, de conventos y congregaciones religiosas. Lo cual no impide que ya iniciada la cuaresma, el tiempo por excelencia de recogimiento, conversión y penitencia, celebre aún el carnaval por todo lo alto. Este sábado día 25 fue lo que aquí se llama el Sábado de Piñata.
Astorga is also the capital of the diocese and has a significant presence of clergy, religious congregations and convents. This doesn't prevent the already begun Lent, the excellent time of reflection, conversion and penance, and everything high, and includes Carnaval. This Saturday, the 25th, we had here what we call Saturday of the Piñata.
