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Astorga is a lovely town with plenty to see for a weekend stay. Main attraction is the Antonio Gaudi-designed Bishop's Palace (now a museum), a sort of Sleeping Beauty castle designed as a residence for the bishop of the cathedral next door. Secondly, the architecture and buildings all around town -- you can walk for hours and it's even large enough to get lost in, so bring your phone. The cathedral is sadly not very worthwhile -- drab, disorganized, you can go in but you won't stay long. Tip: Almost all shops are closed Sunday, except for the moust touristic, so do your shopping on Saturday.

The old town center was great--an example for the rest of the world! The whole town seemed to come out in the afternoons and evenings to eat, drink, socialize and people watch. It is a model of good urban design fostering community. All pedestrian of course! The people were very friendly to the peregrinos (like me) passing through on their way to Santiago.

A lovely town with a beautiful Cathedral and Museums, churches , and architecture. Many good restaurants, cafes and bars , also a traditional market on Tuesdays. The local people and staff serving in the restaurants and cafes are very friendly and kind to all.

Interesting old town with history, character and a great stop on The Camino de Santiago walk which has given a new lease of life to Astorga. The cuisine is another attraction and one hopes the improved economy will continue ... with its abnormally large cathedral and the Gaudi palace, charming town hall, plus the eccentric Paneiro poet family dwelling all add interest and

So much to see in such a small town! I enjoyed the cathedral, episcopal palace designed by Gaudí, the Roman museum, and the Roman Route tour. So much architecture and history! Wish I’d had time for the chocolate museum.

Once a BIG city along the Camino, things are a bit quieter, but still very pleasant. We spent one full day with visits to the Gaudi Palace (the poor Bishop!) and Cathedral. Our favorite pastime is walking the streets within the old town, sampling the chocolate for which the town is famous (Cortez first brought beans from Mexico to Astorga where a local nun created the recipe for what we now know as chocolate; in my book, reason enough to visit). Other local delicacies: Maragato (a multi-plated feast of local meats and a stew of chickpeas and cabbage) and Mantecadas (sponge cake). Note: the train station is quiet and, when we arrived, there were no taxis. If arriving by train, ask your lodging to arrange for a pick up. Bus arrivals are easier; directly across from the cathedral.