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Main street of Castrillo de los Polvazares, Historic-Artistic Site since 1980. The main street of Castrillo de los Polvazares has been a Historic-Artistic Site since 1980. It concentrates Maragato stew restaurants and craft workshops. The village was rebuilt in the sixteenth century after a flood and lived from the arrieraje until the arrival of the railroad to Astorga (1866).
Parish church of Castrillo de los Polvazares, recognizable by its double bell tower. Landmark of the skyline of the town in the Maragatería.
Bridge that crosses the river Jerga and gives access to the village. Traditional entrance to Castrillo de los Polvazares and good point to contemplate the whole from the outside.
Term cross located at the end of Calle Real, where the main road forks. Landmark of the route through the village and reference of the popular religious heritage.
Historic town about 6 km from Castrillo, head of the region of Maragatería. On the Camino de Santiago (French Way), with Roman walls, cathedral, museums (Chocolate, Roman) and gastronomy. It is worth a half-day or full-day visit in combination with Castrillo de los Polvazares.
Modernist building designed by Antoni Gaudí (1887), one of his few works outside Catalonia. Neo-Gothic in white granite, with four towers; it combines elements of castle, temple and palace. Gaudí directed the works until 1893; it was finished by Ricardo García Guereta. Today it houses the Museo de los Caminos, dedicated to the Camino de Santiago. Located in Plaza Eduardo de Castro, Astorga.
