Soria, Municipality in northern Castile and León, Spain
Soria is a town in northern Castilla y León situated at about 1,063 feet (324 meters) along the Duero River. It spreads across hillsides and contains several Romanesque churches, monasteries, and medieval city walls.
The region fell under Christian control after Alfonso VI of Castile reclaimed it from Muslim rule in the 11th century. The town later became an important gathering place for nobility and merchants during the medieval period.
The name Soria comes from the nearby Roman settlement of Numantia. Today the Paseo del Espolón serves as the social heart where residents and visitors walk among trees and sit at cafés under the arcades.
The old town center is compact and easily walkable on foot. The main churches and monuments are spread across several squares that are roughly five to ten minutes apart on foot.
The Numantia Museum displays artifacts from the ancient Celtiberian settlement including coins, pottery, and metal objects. This collection helps visitors understand the connection between the modern town and the civilizations that once inhabited this landscape.
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