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Don't miss the storks' nests located on the bell towers at the beginning and end of the bridge. Enjoy good coffee and a Spanish omelet just before crossing it on the right.

Long, made of stone, and with the memory of eternal passage. Here, time stretches arch by arch, and each crossing feels like a small ritual. You don't need to know anything about the past to feel it: simply roll (or walk) slowly and let the bridge do its work, which isn't to take you to the other side, but to leave you inside for a moment.

It offers one of the most expansive views of the valley and the city. From here, you can make out the cathedral towers, the winding Bernesga River, and, on clear days, the mountains in the distance. It was a former lookout point during the Spanish Civil War, and remnants of trenches still lie hidden among the grass. Today, it's a perfect spot to watch the sunset and feel the light slowly fade over the Leonese landscape.

The Lambrión Chupacandiles statue in Ponferrada is a bronze tribute to one of the most iconic figures of the local Semana Santa tradition. Installed in 2024 at the Church of San Andrés, the statue depicts a Nazareno in a black hooded robe, holding a bell—just as he parades through the city each year to announce the arrival of Holy Week. The figure, which originated in the 17th century, is linked to the Hermandad de Jesús Nazareno and takes its name from a legend that says he tasted wine and even oil from candlesticks along the way. Designed by Tomás Bañuelos and Soraya Triana, the sculpture has become a recognizable symbol of Ponferrada's religious heritage.

At the bridge

When viewing the rock formations of Las Medulas, it's important to remember that this landscape is not natural, but rather the (sad) remains of a mountain range that was ruthlessly exploited for its gold ore as early as the Roman Empire. Nevertheless, this landscape of ruins is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A 15-minute film documentary about it (although only available in German) is available in the ARD media library as part of the highly recommended series "Treasures of the World - Heritage of Humanity" =>> https://www.zdf.de/swr/schaetze-der-welt/page-video-ard-las-mdulas-und-seine-goldminen-spanien-100.html

This building in Leon, known as "Casa Botines," takes us back to the late 19th century. Designed by the still-famous and esteemed architect Antoni Gaudi (1852-1926), it was originally conceived and built as a residential and commercial building, but now serves as a museum.

Beautiful medieval village known above all for the charming bridge that leads to the village