Tour of Villafranca del Bierzo

On this guided tour of Villafranca del Bierzo, we'll discover the monumental heritage linked to the Jacobean Route of this town, known as the "Little Santiago de Compostela".

Description

At the indicated time, we'll meet at the Castle of the Marqueses to begin the guided tour of Villafranca del Bierzo, where we'll learn about its history while admiring its facade.

We will then head to the Church of Santiago, where the church's "door of Forgiveness" is the focal point. This door opens only in Jacobean years to provide a Jubilee for pilgrims unable to travel to Compostela for health reasons.

The Camino de Santiago is central to Villafranca. We will walk through this historic town in Leon, declared a Historic-Artistic Site in 1965, along the Jacobean Route followed by pilgrims.

We will pause in front of the castle-palace of the Marquises of Villafranca, then continue our walk to Calle del Agua, known for its historic buildings, including the birthplace of writer Enrique Gil y Carrasco and the palace of the inquisitor Torquemada.

The tour continues to the collegiate church of Santa Maria, built in the 16th century on an ancient Benedictine monastery from the 12th century, another essential site of the Camino de Santiago.

Finally, after a tour duration of 2 hours and 15 minutes, we will conclude at the collegiate church.