Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Ponferrada, Spain

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Number of sights 6 sights
Distance 0.8 km
Ascend 17 m
Descend 27 m

Experience Ponferrada in Spain in a whole new way with our free self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Individual Sights in Ponferrada

Sight 1: Iglesia de San Andrés

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The church of San Andrés de Ponferrada is located at the foot of the castle of Ponferrada, in the region of El Bierzo. Construction began at the end of the seventeenth century.

Wikipedia: Iglesia de San Andrés (Ponferrada) (ES)

186 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 2: Museo de la Radio

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The Radio Museum is located in Ponferrada, in the region of El Bierzo, province of León, autonomous community of Castilla y León. The museum is located in the Casa de los Escudos, a manor house in late Baroque style and Rococo influences, belonging to the García de las Llanas family.

Wikipedia: Museo de la Radio (ES)

138 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 3: Basílica de Nuestra Señora de la Encina

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Basílica de Nuestra Señora de la Encina

The Basilica of La Encina is a Christian temple located in the Spanish town of Ponferrada, in the region of El Bierzo, province of León, autonomous community of Castile and León.

Wikipedia: Basílica de la Virgen de la Encina (ES)

173 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 4: Museo del Bierzo

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The Bierzo Museum is located in Ponferrada, in the Bierzo region, province of León, autonomous community of Castilla y León.

Wikipedia: Museo del Bierzo (ES)

65 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 5: Convento de la Purísima Concepción

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Convento de la Purísima Concepción

The Convent of the Immaculate Conception is a convent located in the central Calle del Reloj de Ponferrada, in the region of El Bierzo, province of León, autonomous community of Castile and León.

Wikipedia: Convento de la Purísima Concepción (Ponferrada) (ES)

282 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 6: Castillo de Ponferrada

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The Castle of Ponferrada, also known as the Castle of the Templars, is a medieval fortress located in the Spanish city of Ponferrada, in the region of El Bierzo, province of León. It stands on a hill at the confluence of the Boeza and Sil rivers. Its current structure dates mainly from the 12th to the 15th century, with multiple extensions and reforms over time.

Wikipedia: Castillo de Ponferrada (ES)

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