C-6 Nº C- P. 2 CL. | There is a mausoleum in remembrance of José Manuel García González, known as “Marcos del Torniello” (1853-1938).
He was born in the nearby Ambiendes, but he lived in Avilés for most of his life. He is one of the most outstanding writers in Asturian and he wrote for several magazines and newspapers, in the university extension courses of the University of Oviedo; he founded the Colegio San José; his most remarkable work is Gozoniega, widely known for its first verse: “Soy de Verdicio,...” [I'm from Verdicio,...]
He enjoyed great popularity and a street, a primary school and a neighbours association have been named after him.
His remains lay in a humble mausoleum.
He enjoyed great popularity and a street, a primary school and a neighbours association have been named after him.
His remains lay in a humble mausoleum.
