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Astorga

Astorga (Latin Asturica Augusta) - City in the province of Leon, Spain.

It predates Roman times. It has been an important stop in the Way of St James to Santiago de Compostela.

Web link (in Spanish): http://www.ayuntamientodeastorga.com/inicio.htm

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