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The Way of St James (Camino Francés) · Stop 14 · Day 6

Astorga Cathedral

Tradition

Astorga, a Roman town, is where the road from the south joins the Way; it once had many hospitals for pilgrims.

Here today

A cathedral begun in 1471, Gothic inside with a Baroque front; beside it stands the bishop's palace by Gaudí.

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