Happy weekend to everyone, especially lovers of architectural and religious constructions, since they can be found and enjoyed in this small city but with great works.
Astorga is a Spanish town, with many architectural and religious charms, it is located in the southwest of the province of León, between the Páramo Leonés, although the city was destroyed and rebuilt several times, the state of conservation of its heritage remains in magnificent condition . In this place there are a multitude of different architectural jewels that perfectly define the beauty of Astorga, among them, the Cathedral of Santa María, a beautiful temple dedicated to Santa María, incorporates and synthesizes all artistic currents, from the flowery Gothic to the Renaissance -Baroque, neoclassicism and all the languages that have made it possible to reflect the history, art, tradition and faith of all centuries, The Episcopal Palace also known as Gaudí's Neo-Gothic Palace, which stands out for its baroque style, designed by the modernist architect Antoni Gaudí and it is one of his few works carried out outside of Catalonia and was built with granite from El Bierzo with the appearance of a castle, a short distance away is La Casa Grannel. We can also appreciate the Plaza Mayor, it has the characteristics of the typical Spanish square, porticoed and with arcades, but it is not closed and there is the Astorga Town Hall and its beautiful baroque facade from the 17th century is the most characteristic image of the Plaza Mayor of Astorga It is currently closed to traffic, which makes it a place of passage and meeting of parishioners and visitors. On Tuesday mornings it hosts a traditional market with non-permanent stalls. During the good weather months the Plaza Mayor is filled with terraces where you can enjoy traditional tapas and other local delicacies and the "Iglesia del Perpetuo del Socorro", among other valuable pieces that can be found in this small city. In addition, a variety of museums and monuments of great heritage value. Most of these places have guided tours and variable price
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Gaud's Episcopal Palace
