Discover Soria: Culture, Hiking Trails and Holiday Apartments

Soria can be discovered from very different perspectives: sacred architecture, archaeological history, trails in the surrounding area and a firmly established regional specialty give the town several themes. This creates a travel experience for you that places culture and activity side by side.

Culture and History

On the left bank of the Duero, the Baroque Ermita de San Saturio is carved into the rock. The Santo Domingo church is a Romanesque church dating from the 12th century; its portal is considered one of the most outstanding examples of Romanesque architecture. The Co-Cathedral of San Pedro has cloisters that have been declared a national monument.

The Museo Numantino is located in the immediate vicinity of Soria and presents archaeological collections on the history of Soria and the province. The collections cover the period from the Palaeolithic to the Middle Ages. The “Palace of los Ríos y Salcedo” is also located in the immediate vicinity of Soria. The “Palace of the Counts of Gomara” is also situated there. The Palacio de los Condes de Gómara is a 16th-century palace and has been designated a national monument.

Soria also has an interactive exhibition space dedicated to Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer, Antonio Machado and Gerardo Diego. Their lives and the contexts of their work are illustrated there through images and sounds.

When selecting a holiday apartment in Soria, compare travel dates, room category and cancellation policies on the offer pages. This information forms part of your personal planning and is presented alongside the town’s cultural, scenic and culinary themes.

Exploring Nature and the Surrounding Area

The PR-SO 112 hiking trail leads to the viewpoint of the Sierra de Santa Ana and is 3.2 km long. The PR-SO 113 hiking trail leads from Soria to the houses of Valhondo and measures 6.2 km. The Senda de Pescadores is a prepared hiking trail with few accessibility barriers; fishing for cyprinids is permitted on it.

The Ruta de las Murallas runs along the perimeter of the former city wall and is 5.5 km long. The different trail lengths and activities provide you with a clear basis for comparison when planning your day. The Mirador de los Cuatro Vientos viewpoint, the Mirador de Romera viewpoint, the Sierra de Santa Ana mountain and Alameda de Cervantes Park are also located in the immediate vicinity of Soria.

The ancient site of Yacimiento Arqueológico de Numancia is located in the surrounding area of Soria.

Cuisine

Torrezno de Soria is a product from Soria that is firmly rooted in the local gastronomic culture and the cultural heritage of the region. This specialty adds a clearly defined culinary reference to the archaeological, architectural and scenic themes.

Other Places

Other places that you can include in your travel planning are Borobia, Berlanga De Duero, Monteagudo de las Vicarías, Almazán, Navaleno, Santa María De Las Hoyas, Montejo De Tiermes and Fuentetoba.

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