FREE TOUR Zamora
The best option to discover the city in an economical way.
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What does the Free Tour Zamora consist of?
Possibly your best option to get to know Zamora in a fun and authentic way.
A moment of culture and fun for everyone.
Enjoy your free tour in Zamora as a couple, with friends or in a group!
Free tours of Zamora are the perfect excuse to take the time to learn more about Spain’s cultural heritage.
Zamora free tours are free tours organized by guides that show the most emblematic tourist sites of a town or city. These tours are usually done on foot.
While there are several options and types of free tours in Spain, most are usually tours that include approximately 10 to 12 people. and last between 1 and 3 hours depending on the planned itinerary.
In any case, always check the detailed information we provide to know all the details of your free tour: schedules, cancellation policy, meeting point and all the information you need to make the most of your experience without having to worry about anything.
What to see and do in Zamora?
Zamora
is a Spanish city located in the autonomous community of
Castilla y León
. Due to its strategic location, it has witnessed important historical events since Roman times. Among its monuments are the Cathedral, an impressive building built in Romanesque style, and the Castle, which dates back to the 12th century and offers spectacular views of the city.
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Viriato Square
The Viriato Square is an emblematic place in the city of Zamora. Located in the historic center, this square owes its name to the famous Lusitanian warrior who fought against the Romans in the second century BC. In it we can find a commemorative statue of the hero and other decorative elements that evoke the history and culture of the region.
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Zamora Cathedral
The majestic Cathedral of Zamora, built in the 12th century, is an imposing monument that represents the Spanish Romanesque architecture. This jewel of Spanish cultural heritage is located in the historic center of the city and has witnessed many important events over the years. The main façade is adorned with detailed sculptures and reliefs telling biblical stories and folk legends.
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Romanesque temples
The Romanesque temples of Zamora are an architectural treasure that demonstrate the cultural and historical richness of this Spanish city. We find a large number of churches and monasteries built in the medieval period, between the eleventh and thirteenth centuries, with impressive details such as their portals decorated with sculptures or rose windows.
Itinerary
At the time you choose, we will meet next to the Merlu monument, in the Plaza Mayor. Plaza Mayorand we will start our
free tour of Zamora
. Are you ready to discover the most emblematic corners of the Romanesque city?
In the first place, we will know the meaning of the famous
Merlú, one of the most important figures for the Holy Week in Zamora.
. From the Plaza Mayor, we will walk through the streets of the old town, getting to know the historical heritage of the city. Zamora hides a great wealth of monuments!
The tour will take us to the
Viriato Square
where, in addition to reviewing the history of this Lusitanian leader who confronted the expansion of Rome in ancient Hispania, we will also see the
Parador
.
One of the things that will catch your attention will be the large number of large number of Romanesque temples that are scattered throughout the streets of the city, among which stand out the church of San Pedro and San Idelfonso or the church of La Magdalena.
Of course, we will stop in front of the
Cathedral of Zamora
where we will pay special attention to the
dome
the undisputed symbol of the city. Afterwards, we will pass by the doors of the Betrayal and of the Bishop and, finally, we will contemplate the beautiful views of the
views of the Duero River from the Troncoso viewpoint.
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After an hour and a half visit, we will end the free tour at this point.
Meeting Point and Duration
The meeting point for the Zamora Free Tour is at the Merlu Monument. It lasts approximately one hour and a half.
