Astorga

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I almost did not bother with this destination along the Camino as I was trying to limit the number of stop-overs in order to reach Santiago in time.  What a mistake that would have been; the approach to the town from the desolate railway station was not a good start, but once I reached the old town it was quietly welcoming and full of interesting buildings including an externally almost identical copy of Leon cathedral and another Gaudi building, the Bishop's Palace.  Set on the top of a hill with intact city walls and magnificent views over the Meseta, shady walks and a park with distinctly upmarket graffiti.

Plenty of decent hotels and restaurants and everything within easy walking distance.

 

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