Location: Ponferrada
Castile and Leon, Spain
Country: Spain
Region: Castile and León
Province: León
Comarca: El Bierzo
Founded: 11th century
Government• Mayor: Gloria Fernández Merayo (PP)
Area• Total: 283 km (109 sq mi)
Elevation: 544 m (1,785 ft)
Population (2008)• Total: 69,769
• Density: 233.15/km (603.9/sq mi)
Time zone: CET (UTC+1)
• Summer (DST): CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code: 244xx
Area code(s): 987
Climate: Csb
Website: www.ponferrada.org
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Ponferrada (Spanish pronunciation: [pomfeˈraða], from the Latin Pons Ferrata, Iron Bridge) is the capital city of El Bierzo in the Province of León, Spain. It lies on Sil River and it is completely surrounded by mountains. It is the last major town on the French route of the Camino de Santiago before it reaches Santiago de Compostela. In 2008, it had a population of 69,769.
Restaurants in Ponferrada
1. Iglesia Parroquial de la Asuncion
2. Monasterio de San Pedro de Montes
3. Iglesia Santo Tomas de las Ollas
4. Iglesia de Santa Maria de Vizbayo
5. Basilica Nuestra Senora de la Encina
6. Parroquia de Compostilla
7. Iglesia de San Andres
8. Iglesia Parroquial de Santa Lucia
Despoblado de Santa Lucia de la Valdueza, Ponferrada Spain
TAGS
Points of Interest & Landmarks
Sacred & Religious Sites
Churches & Cathedrals
Sights & Landmarks
Iglesia Parroquial de la Asuncion
Monasterio de San Pedro de Montes
Iglesia Santo Tomas de las Ollas
Iglesia de Santa Maria de Vizbayo
Architectural Buildings
Scenic Walking Areas
Basilica Nuestra Senora de la Encina
Parroquia de Compostilla
Iglesia de San Andres
Iglesia Parroquial de Santa Lucia
