The town gets its name from the Latin pons ferrata, meaning 'iron bridge'. The bridge was built in the 11th century to help pilgrims get to Santiago de Compostela, and still stands today.
What to see in Ponferrada
Castillo de los Templarios
The Knights Templar were given possession of the city in 1178 by King Ferdinand II of León, to protect pilgrims on the way to Santiago. The castle was built in the 13th century.
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