Tour of Villafranca del Bierzo

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

Description

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

Next, we will visit the Church of Santiago, notable for its "door of Forgiveness," which opens only in Jacobean years to provide the Jubilee for pilgrims unable to reach Compostela due to health issues.

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

We will stop at the castle-palace of the Marquises of Villafranca and proceed to the Calle del Agua, known for its historic buildings, including the birthplace of writer Enrique Gil y Carrasco and the palace of inquisitor Torquemada.

The tour will then continue to the collegiate church of Santa Maria, built in the 16th century on the site of a 12th-century Benedictine monastery, an essential monument of the Camino de Santiago.

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