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Ciudad Rodrigo
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Visit Ciudad Rodrigo
Ciudad Rodrigo is in the province of Salamanca in the Castile and Leon region of Spain. It is said to be one of the most beautiful towns in Spain.
Ciudad Rodrigo has splendid twelfth and seventeenth century walls, streets of Renaissance mansions, a castle which was the first historic building to be turned into a parador, and a beautiful Plaza Mayor. Its buildings are in a lovely golden stone and the town is perfect for a leisurely stroll, well worth the detour from Salamanca.
Ciudad Rodrigo is close to the border with Portugal - hence its fortifications - the fortified walls and castle.
Visit Ciudad Rodrigo, Spain
Ciudad Rodrigo's main sight is its cathedral with its attractive balustrade and cloister and choir stalls carved by Rodrigo Aleman. Have a close look at these to see the rather grotesque figures.
The Plaza Mayor is very attractive and is an excellent spot to stop at a bar or restaurant.
The nearby Plaza Conde has three of the towns best mansions - the Palacio Alba de Yeltes, the Palacio de los Castro and the Palacio de Moctezum.
There are lovely 16th century manor houses scattered throughout the town.
The castle of Henry II of Trastamara is now a parador and has views across to Portugal. It also looks down onto the river Agueda and a Roman bridge crossing the river.
Don't miss a visit to the beautiful city of Salamanca.
The village of La Alberca, one of the most beautiful villages in Spain is nearby. It has now become a national monument.
For more information and photos see Wikipedia Spain: Ciudad Rodrigo.