World Heritage Cities in Spain

WORLD HERITAGE CITIES

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The Aqueduct, which marks the en- trance to the historical old town via the Plaza de Azoguejo , will be your com- panion during your tour of the medieval streets. The Casa de los Picos is easy to find, as the façade is unusually deco- rated with granite points. Other surpris- ing buildings are La Alhóndiga , formerly a Gothic granary, and the Torreón de Lozoya , a palace which is now a cultural centre. It has an interesting programme of temporary exhibitions.

Your tour should include significant re- ligious buildings like the Church of San Martín and the Church of San Miguel , where Isabel the Catholic Monarch was crowned queen of Castile. Just a short walk from the porticoes in the Plaza Mayor you'll find the superb late Gothic Cathedral of Santa María . It is known as the Lady of all Cathedrals due to its large dimensions and elegant style. You'll also find the Cathedral Museum interesting, with a considerable collec- tion of religious art and the first book that was ever printed in Spain.

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