Episcopal Palace of Astorga
Palacio Episcopal de Astorga
Gaudí's fairy-tale episcopal palace in white granite with towers, now home to the Museum of the Way of St James
The Episcopal Palace of Astorga was designed by Gaudí in 1889. Its white granite exterior resembles a fairy-tale castle, with spires and a moat, and the stained-glass windows and ribbed vaults of the interior chapel are especially fine. It was never used as a bishop's residence and is now the Museum of the Way of St James, which displays religious art related to the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela. Admission is about €6, and a combined ticket with the cathedral is available. Astorga is about 50 km from León, roughly 45 minutes by train or bus, making it León's classic day trip.
Opening hours
~10:00–14:00 & 16:00–20:00 (shorter in winter)
Nearby sights
- Astorga Cathedral
- 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