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Plaza de Armas de Castro
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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.
Budsjettips
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.
Anbefalt for
Photography enthusiasts, Culture and history seekers, Families with children, Budget travelers
Planlegg ditt besøk
1-2 hours
Om
Raske fakta: Ved siden av torget står det en rødgul trekatedral, en av de 16 UNESCO-beskyttede tre kirkene i regionen. Fra torgets kant kan man se mer enn 300 hus på pæler, kalt palafitter, i bukten.
Høydepunkter: Katedralens vegger er bygget av tusenvis av trespon, og den fuktige luften gjør at de må males om, derfor skifter kirken farge oftere enn mange andre. Fra trappen ved torgets kant ser man hele palafittkvartalet, som ved lavvann på bare noen få timer blir et helt annet 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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