The Top 10 Things to See and Do in Soria, Spain

The Castillo de Gormaz is around an hour’s drive southwest of the city of Soria, and dates all the way back to the 10th century. Said to be the longest castle in Europe, its tall fortress-like walls run along the ridge of the hillside, protected by 28 towers. Visitors can head inside the castle to see the Alcázar, as well as walk around its perimeter.

Camino al Castillo, Gormaz, Soria, Spain

Castillo de Gormaz, Soria | ©Miguel Ángel García / Flickr

The Monastery of San Juan de Duero is one of the finest examples of Medieval Christian, as well as Romanesque, architecture in the region. Built in the 12th century, it once belonged to the Knights Hospitaller of Jerusalem, and contains elements from Jewish, Islamic and Christian cultures. Look inside to see beautiful examples of Gothic and Mudéjar arches and intricate detailing.

Built in the 18th century, the Ermita de San Saturio clings to the banks of the River Duero and makes quite a dramatic statement. It was erected on the site of the hermit cave of San Saturio, who is believed to have lived around the 5th century. Inside, visitors can see beautiful frescoes telling the life story of San Saturio, as well as his sepulchre.

Ermita de San Saturio, Camino San Saturio, Soria, Spain +34 975 18 07 03

Ermita de San Saturio, Soria | ©Diego Delso / wikimedia Commons

Located in the small town of Burgo de Osma, the Burgo de Osma Cathedral is one of the most famous and most spectacular in the province. Gothic in style, it was constructed in the 13th century, on the site of an older Romanesque one. Inside, visitors will find an elegant cloister and the ornate tomb of San Pedro de Osma.

Located in the city of Soria itself, the Palacio de los Condes de Gómara is a gem of Renaissance architecture and is a main city monument. It was built between 1577 and 1592, and commissioned by Francisco López de Ríos y Salcedo, Alférez Mayor of Castilla. Today, it is the seat of the provincial court.

El Palacio de los Condes de Gomara, Calle Aguirre, Soria, Spain

Palacio de los Condes de Gomara, Soria, Spain | ©FRANCIS RAHER / Wikimedia Commons

Also situated in Soria city, the Church of Santo Domingo is a great example of Romanesque architecture. It was originally built in the 12th century, however much of it was added to later on in the 16th century. The facade of the church is framed by stunning arched stone columns and carvings, showing scenes from the Old Testament.

Iglesia Santo Domingo, Plaza Condes de Lérida, 2, Soria, Spain +34 975 21 20 52

Santo Domingo Church, Soria | ©FRANCIS RAHER / Wikimedia Commons

The Numantine Museum of Soria looks at the history of the province of Soria through both art and archaeology, and particularly focuses on artefacts found at the ancient Roman site of Numancia. You can see a variety of historical objects here from ceramics and jewellery to mammoth bones.

Museo Numantino de Soria, Paseo el Espolón, 8, Soria, Spain +34 975 22 13 97

Museo Numantino, Soria | ©Zarateman / Wikimedia Commons

The Co-Cathedral of San Pedro is a Gothic church that was built on the site of a 12th-century Romanesque temple. Among other things to see here are the beautiful Plateresque entranceway, the graceful cloisters and altarpieces.

Co-Cathedral de San Pedro, Calle Obispo Agustín, Soria, Spain +34 975 21 20 52

Co-Cathedral of San Pedro, Soria | ©santiago lopez-pastor / Flickr