The square towers of Astorga’s Cathedral stand tall over the town as well as the nearby Episcopal Palace designed by Gaudí.
Note the different colors due to the fact that the towers were built at different times. Inside, you’ll find some incredible artwork such as the tableau shown in the next photo.
This is not the largest Cathedral in Spain, but, like all of them, it has it’s own story and grace.
I can look at these places again and again, appreciating the work it took to build them. Take your time, find a quiet spot, and just listen to the stones.
Enjoy every visit!
To the left, in back, you can see the square towers of the Astorga Cathedral. Going inside the Episcopal Palace you’ll find an array of magnificent stained glass windows such as these:
To put them in context, consider these windows in rooms such as this.
There is all the majesty of a cathedral, albeit on that smaller scale. Here’s another room, complete with altar.
And how about this for an office or meeting room:
A staircase leads to the chapel and it is worth the climb.
The photo above gives some perspective to the terrain here, which is quite mountainous. Pulling back a little, you can see the altar to the right of the chapel.
This is a place of pilgrimage for many believers. It was impressive to see their devotion and respect.
You can see how the church stands upon an outcropping in the valley. Here’s the statue of Pelayo:
And check out the mountain in the background. The scenery in this part of Spain is nothing short of stunning. Here’s another perspective on the church.
I’ll have another post soon that shows the tiny chapel built into a hillside cave. Check back frequently.
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