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Astorga

Beauty, culture and history

Astorga is a Spanish city in the province of León considered one of the most beautiful small towns in Spain. It stands out for its beauty, its culture, and its history with more than 2,000 years of life, which makes it a unique place to visit.

It is a welcoming city where you can enjoy both its heritage and unparalleled gastronomy. Astorga has one of the most beautiful cathedrals in Castilla y León and an Episcopal Palace, the work of Gaudí, which are a perfect place to enrich yourself with history and beauty.

Places of interest

Vía de la Plata
Palacio de Gaudí
Catedral de Astorga
Camino de Santiago

La Ruta Jacobea
Ruta Romana
Muralla de Astorga
Plaza Mayor

Museo de Chocolate
Museo Romano
Museo del Tiempo
Museo Catedralicio

La Médulas
La Ruta del Oro
La Maragatería
Celda de los Emparedados

City of the Camino

Discover the Camino de Santiago.

Since the ninth century, Astorga has been very closely linked to the Camino de Santiago. During the Camino from Astorga you can enjoy various landscapes and panoramas, crossing it both by bicycle, on horseback, and walking, being an unforgettable experience. Besides, it is the only city where the two great tourist routes par excellence converge: The Via de la Plata and the Jacobean Route.

Astorga is a spectacular city, and it is the city with more hospitals along the Camino after Burgos. In Astorga, the Camino is flanked by the main monuments and charming places of the city’s old town.

Monuments and museums

A unique cultural destination.

Astorga is a historic city full of incredible museums and monuments. When you visit it you can not miss the Gaudí Palace, the Cathedral of Astorga, the City Hall or the walls, having a religious character, which will surprise visitors of all ages alike.

Another of the spectacular places to enjoy in Astorga are its various museums that allow visitors to know in detail different aspects beyond history, culture and gastronomy such as: Museo del Chocolate, Museo Romano, Museo de los Caminos, Museo Catedralicio, Museo del Tiempo.

Gastronomy

For lovers of good food.

Without a doubt, Astorga is well known for its gastronomy: it is impossible to enjoy this city without trying its wonderful dishes. It is full of traditional shops and pastry shops that have a great culinary variety. Some of its most typical dishes that you can not miss are: cecina (beef jerky), cocido maragato (chickpea stew), mushrooms, puff pastries, cod, chocolates and sweets.

Desserts and sweets have an important role within the Astorgan gastronomy, where the famous mantecadas, the rich puff pastries and the artisan chocolate that can be found in numerous shops throughout the city take centre stage. Walking through Astorga is a real temptation.