Villafranca del Bierzo: Little Compostela of El Bierzo

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Discover Villafranca del Bierzo, known as 'Little Compostela,' a charming medieval town in León. Learn about its rich history on the Camino de Santiago, the famous Puerta del Perdón at the Church of Santiago which offered absolution to pilgrims too ill to continue to Santiago de Compostela, its beautiful vineyards, and the architectural treasures that make this town a jewel of El Bierzo region.