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Plaza de Armas de Castro
Bedste tid at besøge
The best time is mid-morning, when the sun highlights the cathedral facade and the market is still full of goods. The warmest weather is from December to March, when the square's terraces become the main gathering space for people.
Budgettips
The square and cathedral can be visited for free, without any ticket. You can bargain at the market, especially when buying several identical souvenirs, and food a couple of blocks away from the square costs about a third less.
Anbefalet til
Photography enthusiasts, Culture and history seekers, Families with children, Budget travelers
Planlæg dit besøg
1-2 hours
Om
Hurtige fakta: Ved pladsen ligger en rødgul trækatedral, en af de 16 UNESCO-beskyttede trækirker i regionen. Fra pladsens kant kan man i bugten se mere end 300 huse bygget på pæle, kaldet palafitos.
Højdepunkter: Katedralens vægge består af tusindvis af træspåner, og den fugtige luft tvinger dem til at blive malet om, så kirken skifter farve oftere end mange andre. Fra trappen ved pladsens kant åbner hele palafito-kvarteret sig, som ved ebbe på blot få timer bliver til et helt andet syn.
Insidertips
- Head to the square in the morning, before cruise ship visitors arrive, and it will be almost empty.
- Take photos of the stilt houses from the steps at the edge of the square; the best angle is at their lower part.
- Don't forget a waterproof jacket, rain can catch you even in midsummer.
- Try the kurales and mussel dishes at the market stalls, where they are the freshest and cheapest.
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