Astorga Cathedral
Catedral de Santa María de Astorga
A Gothic-Baroque cathedral next to Gaudí's palace, its pinkish-brown stone façade richly carved
Astorga Cathedral was begun in 1471 and took nearly three centuries to complete. It combines a Gothic structure, Renaissance altarpieces and a Baroque façade, and its western façade of pinkish-brown stone is intricately carved. The high altar is by Gaspar Becerra, and the diocesan museum attached to the cathedral holds medieval gold and silverwork. It stands just across a small lane from Gaudí's palace, and the two can be visited on a combined ticket. Astorga is also famous for its chocolate and almond cakes, and the town has a chocolate museum and a walking trail along Roman ruins.
Opening hours
~10:00–14:00 & 16:00–20:00 (shorter in winter)
Nearby sights
- Episcopal Palace of Astorga
- Sanctuary of the Virgin of the Road
- Convent of San Marcos
- MUSAC
- Museum of León
- Casa Botines
- Basilica of San Isidoro & Royal Pantheon
- Plaza del Grano