Situated in the west of the ancient kingdom of Leon, Astorga is a small city on the route of the Camino de Santiago (the Way of Saint James to Santiago de Compostela). An important crossroads on the pilgrims’ journey to Santiago de Compostela, the highlight of this area is, without a doubt, the magnificent Cathedral of Astorga that rise above the Old Town.
The Cathedral of Astorga originates from the 15th century – construction is in fact believed to have started in 1471. Although built on the former site of a Romanesque church, the cathedral itself was not actually completed until the 18th century, when the two main towers were finally finished off.