Ciudad-Rodrigo Travel Guide

 Redang Says:  The Puente Romano (Roman Bridge) is over the Ägueda river.The best view is from the Parador/Castillo de Enrique II de Trastámara. 

 Redang Says:  Beautiful square with the City Hall (see previous tip) and with a Tourist Post inside.The second pic was taken from the arcades of the City Hall. 

 Redang Says:  The Ayuntamiento (City Hall) was built in the 16h century in Renaissance style. To point out that since it was built, it has alwaya been the City Hall.Second pic: Plaza Mayor seen from the arcades of the City Hall. 

 Redang Says:  The Murallas (Walls) were built in the 12th century. Nowadays, the oldest part can be found near the Castillo (Castle). The rest of the walls were restored in the 17th century. 

 Redang Says:  The Catedral de Santa María (Saint Mary's Cathedral), declared a National Monument in 1.889, was built during the reign of King Fernando II at the end of the 12th century. 

 Redang Says:  Built in th 14th century, this castle now houses the Parador de Enrique II, a great hotel.- Fax: (+34) 923 46 04 04 

 Redang Says:  The Casa de los Vázquez (Vázquez House) was built in the 16th century, however, the interior dates back to the first decades of the 20th century, when this house underwent an important renovation.Right now, this building houses the Post Office. 

 Redang Says:  Pics:- Main: Calle Puerta de Santiago- Second: Calle de Zurradores- Third: Plaza Cristóbal de Castillejo- Fourth: Calle Toro- Fifth: Another nice street in Ciudad Rodrigo 

 angiebabe Says:  another of the impressive renaiisance mansions to be found as you roam around the old town - now used as the Casa Municipal de la Cultura 

 angiebabe Says:  Streets full of impressive renaissance mansions - wander where you will, all roads lead in to the central square or out to the walls - one of the villas was open that day for visiting the interior and with an exhibition of local and national art and artists 

 angiebabe Says:  All roads lead to picture perfect Plaza Mayor - great place to with a good coffee and watch the locals and tourists go by - 

 shinnersmurphy Says:  We arrived in Ciudad Rodrigo on a bus from Salamanca main bus station. It cost €4.90 one way and it was not possible to book a return seat.The journey took aboou 1.5hours and the bus was comfortable and pleasant.Make sure you get to station in time for last bus back to... 

 shinnersmurphy Says:  There are many different shops in the centre of Ciudad Rodrigo offering items from clothes to houshold objects. They are interesting to look at and you may pick up a bargain or an interesting momento. There seems to be a lot of linens/lace items such as table cloths. Don't... 

 Redang Says:  The Hospital de la Pasión was built on the site where an old synagogue once was, donated by the Reyes Católicos in 1.492.Where: Calle Velallos/calle Colegios. 

 Redang Says:  Tourist Offices* Oficina Municipal de Turismo de Ciudad Rodrigo (Ayuntamiento)Plaza Mayor, 2737500 Ciudad Rodrigo- Tel.: (+34) 923 49 84 00- E. mail: ofiturismo@aytociudadrodrigo.es * Oficina de Turismo de Ciudad Rodrigo (Junta de Castilla y León) (pic)Plaza de Amayuelas, 5-...