Ciudad Rodrigo

We hadn't originally planed to stop at this city since we hadn't heard much about it.  As we passed it on our way to Portugal, we saw it like the picture below, and we knew we wanted to check it out on our way back home. 

The historic center of Ciudad Rodrigo is enclosed by antique city walls that were built during the 12th century.  In the 17th century the walls were rebuilt and reinforced.

And just a closer shot of the walls from outside the city.

This is an entrance to the city which goes through the walls that surround the city.  Notice how wide the walls are and if you can look closely you can see the bricks used on the ceiling inside this.  We decided to park outside the city since we didn't want to dodge walls and people.

A shot from the other end: notice the doors on each side which are also at the front of the entrance.  We wondered if they ever still use them. 

This is on top of the old city walls.  We walked around just for a bit and then went back down to check out the cathedral in the background. 

This is a shot of the streets from upon the city wall. 

 

A guard post; I don't think Morgan would make a very good guard, what do you think?

 

 

Cathedral of Ciudad Rodrigo                                                                                                         

The Cathedral of Santa María is a medieval cathedral. The original cathedral was constructed in the 12th century in late Romanesque style and was refurbished in the 16th century.

 

Ayuntamiento of Ciudad Rodrigo

In the background is the "Ayuntamiento" (town hall) of Ciudad Rodrigo (16th century).  Here you can find documents that are a testimony of the last 600 years of the history of Ciudad Rodrigo.

Next stop Avila!!!!