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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What to do and see in Ponferrada, Castile and Leon: The Best Museums
May 30, 2021 Kelli Reichel
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. La Fabrica de Luz. Museo de la Energia
Avenida Libertad 46, 24402 Ponferrada Spain +34 987 40 08 00 [email protected] http://www.lafabricadeluz.org
Excellent
66%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 211 reviews
2. Museo de la Radio
Calle Gil y Carrasco, Ponferrada Spain +34 987 45 62 62 [email protected] http://www.museoradioponferrada.com
Excellent
32%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
7%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 125 reviews
3. Museo Del Ferrocarril
4. Museo del Bierzo
5. Museo De Las Cofradias De Semana Santa
Calle Ancha No. 0, 24401 Ponferrada Spain +34 637 12 59 80 http://www.ponferrada.org/turismo/es/museos/museo-cofradias-semana-santa
Excellent
50%
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0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
50%
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0%
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 2 reviews
