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10 Beautiful Northern Cities of Spain

You have visited Barcelona, Madrid, and Valencia. Do you want something unusual? We suggest you visiting some extraordinary cities of that are located in its northern part.

Northern Spain is a wonderful land with mountainous landscapes, green valleys and endless sandy beaches stretching along the coast of the Bay of Biscay. Along the old pilgrim road Camino de Santiago, there are numerous temples, monuments, and monasteries. The cozy towns of the north of Spain are inhabited by hospitable hardworking people. So, here is the list of places you defiantly should visit.

1. Salamanca
Salamanca is one of the most beautiful cities in the northern Spain. It is known since ancient Iberians. The main architectural …show more content…

It is dominated by French motives: Belle Epoque and Art Nouveau. The original emblem of the city is "The Comb of the Wind" - an abstract installation work of Eduardo Chillida embedded into a stone embankment.

6. Astorga
In the city of Astorga, a traveler can find monuments of the national importance of the Late Antiquity period: Roman walls, ruins of the term and the aqueduct, the remains of the forum. The magnificent Astorga Cathedral is combining Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque styles. The symbol of the city is the Palace of Bishops - a creation of the genius Gaudí. Fantastically beautiful Palacio Episcopal built in the spirit of medieval French castles.
Astorga is often called "the red city" because most of the buildings in the city were built of the local bright red bricks.

7. Lugo
Ancient Lugo is surrounded by beautiful landscapes, pine and eucalyptus forests on all sides. Ramparts from the Roman era enclose the historic town center. It is the oldest of the defensive walls, preserved in Spain. Its length is more than 2 kilometers, and the width is 6 meters. You can walk on the high ridge of this wall and enjoy the city

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