Astorga, Historical municipality in León Province, Spain
Astorga stands at an elevation of 869 meters in the central area of León Province, connecting the regions of Maragatería, La Cepeda, and Ribera del Órbigo.
The Roman settlement of Asturica Augusta developed into a significant administrative center, featuring thermal baths and sophisticated water management systems during the Empire period.
The Episcopal Palace, designed by architect Antoni Gaudí, represents the religious significance of this city, which maintains one of Spain's oldest dioceses.
The Municipal Tourist Office at Plaza Eduardo de Castro provides information about local attractions, accommodations, and transportation connections throughout the León Province.
The city maintains a strong chocolate manufacturing tradition since the 16th century, when cacao beans arrived from Mexico, establishing numerous production facilities.
Location: León Province
Capital city: Astorga
Elevation above the sea: 869 m
Shares border with: San Justo de la Vega, Santiago Millas, Val de San Lorenzo, Santa Colomba de Somoza, Brazuelo, Villaobispo de Otero
Website: http://aytoastorga.es
GPS coordinates: 42.45750,-6.05694
Latest update: May 28, 2025 11:41
Palacio Episcopal de Astorga
84 m
Astorga Cathedral
31 m
Asturica Augusta
547 m
Wall of Astorga
160 m
Museo del Chocolate de Astorga
592 m
Ergástula romana
518 m
Iglesia de San Julián (Astorga)
504 m
Roman thermae in Asturica Augusta
219 m
Museo Romano de Astorga
519 m
Hospital de San Juan Bautista
57 m
Cofradía de la Santa Vera Cruz y Confalón
669 m
Hermandad de Caballeros del Silencio de Nuestro Padre Jesús Nazareno
546 m
Cofradía del Bendito Cristo de los Afligidos
889 m
Archicofradía de la Virgen de los Dolores
555 m
Cofradía de las Damas de la Piedad
503 m
Cofradía de la Entrada de Jesús en Jerusalén
493 m
Hermandad de la Santa Cena
546 m
Real Cofradía de Nuestro Padre Jesús Nazareno y María Santísima de la Soledad
488 m
Conjunto histórico de Astorga
0 m
Town hall of Astorga
485 m
Church of San Andrés, Astorga
891 m
Hospital de las Cinco Llagas
706 m
Castrillo de los Polvazares
5.9 km
Iglesia de Santa María Magdalena
5.9 km
Iglesia de San Esteban
4 km
Iglesia del convento de Sancti Spiritus
156 m
Casa Granell, Astorga
324 m
Biblioteca del Museo de Chocolate
593 mReviews
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