Spain: Astorga
During a brief stop in Astorga, we saw the Bishop's Palace, designed by Antoni Gaudí, and the Cathedral, and ate Magnum Bars for lunch.
The Episcopal Palace of Astorga was designed by Antoni Gaudí for his friend, Bishop Grau.
The Cathedral of Astorga (Roman Catholic) and the Palace
The Bishop's Palace is now a museum.
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The Museum contains a collection of polychrome wooden medieval sculptures
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Anonymous, 'Santiago Matamoros' - 17th century
Anonymous, 'Santiago Peregrino' - 12th-13th century
Anonymous, 'Santiago Peregrino Leyendo' - 16th century
Anonymous, 'Santiago Peregrino' - 17th century
Anonymous, 'Cristo' - 13th century
A view of the Cathedral from one of Astorga's streets
The main façade of the Cathedral of Astorga
The entrance to the Treasury is located on one side of the Cathedral.
Entrance to the Treasury