Lubián

02Geography

Situated in the northwest of Zamora province, Lubián borders the province of Orense and is close to the Portuguese border. It is part of the Alta Sanabria region, which is characterized by its rugged terrain and mountainous landscape, including the Sierra Segundera and Sierra Gamoneda. The municipality is traversed by the A-52 highway and the N-525 road, and it features a conventional railway station.

Elevation range

1783 m (Sierra Segundera) to 870 m (river Tuela)

Bilingualism

Spanish and Galician

Access points

Puerto de Padornelo and Puerto de la Canda

03History

Lubián's historical roots trace back to the Middle Ages when it became part of the Kingdom of León during the Reconquista. It is believed that Lubián may have been associated with the Order of the Temple, although this remains unconfirmed due to a lack of documentation. In the 19th century, Lubián was integrated into the province of Zamora as part of the newly established provinces.

• Medieval integration Part of the Kingdom of León during the Reconquista
• 19th century Became part of Zamora province in 1833
• Population in mid-19th century 255 inhabitants
• Cultural reference Described in Pascual Madoz's geographical dictionary

Lubián is a bilingual municipality in Zamora, Castile and León, known for its cultural heritage and mountainous landscapes.

04Culture and Heritage

Lubián is home to several notable cultural sites, including the Santuario de la Virgen de la Tuiza, which houses the patron saint of Alta Sanabria. The town also features traditional architecture characterized by granite stone walls and wooden structures. The Castro de As Muradellas, an ancient Asturian settlement, is another significant historical site.

• Santuario de la Virgen de la Tuiza Cultural heritage site with the Virgin of the Snows
• Castro de As Muradellas Ancient settlement dating back to the 3rd century BC
• Iglesia de San Mamés Late Baroque style church
• Traditional architecture Houses with ground floor courtyards and wooden balconies
• Cortello dos Lobos Traditional wolf trap structure