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Soria Cuisine:

Something that we must keep in mind when speaking about Soria's cuisine are mushrooms, used for a myriad of dishes.  Soria's cuisine has recipes as interesting as milky cap mushroom casserole and king oyster mushroom soup with black truffles, served in a puff pastry bowl.

Wild mushrooms are abundant in Soria and many buyers from all over Europe flock to this province in search of them.

French and Italian gourmets are specially interested in the excellent black truffles, famous all across the world and in the pricey boletus.

The originality of Soria's cuisine is not limited to wild mushroom recipes.  The province's climate and geography are ideal for making cured sausages, in particular Soria's special chorizo (Spanish sausage cured with paprika), which includes beef, an ingredient that adds flavour and texture.

Soria's sweet blood sausages (with raisins and sugar) are one of the most curious products.  When baked, this sausage becomes an unthinkable dessert, very popular all across this region.

Lamb, baby goat and suckling pig offer all their flavour and their delicate meat in the traditional roasts.  Soria also produces marvellous cheeses made with goat milk, among which those made in the sierra from mountain goats stand out for their excellent flavour and texture.

Soria's butter is also exquisite; it is sweet, delicious and less fatty than regular butter.

About the Area

The history of Soria is linked to the neighbouring Celtiberian settlement of Numancia, whose inhabitants led a heroic defence of the city against the seige of the Roman Empire (2nd Century B.C.).

Later, due to its strategic situation, the area was the subject of a battle between Christians and Muslims (9th Century).  After its incorporation into the Crown of Castile, Soria experienced its peak during the reign of Alfonso VIII (12th to 13th Centuries) and throughout the whole of the Middle Ages it was an important manufacturing centre based on wool production.

Soria still retains an important Romanesque legacy in its network of medieval streets.  In the historic centre of the town is one of the most important churches of the city, the church of Santo Domingo, a beautiful 12th Century construction whose main facade is considered one of the best of the entire Romanesque period.

To the east of the city, near the River Duero, is the cathedral of San Pedro.  Built at the end of the 12th Century and rebuilt during the 16th Century, it has a Renaissance main facade and three gothic naves.

Inside you can admire beautiful reredos, such as the Flemish triptych of the Crucifixion. The cloister, which has been declared a National Monument, is characterised by the three sections or series of half arches supported on columns on which various allegorical scenes are portrayed.

Attractions

Ermita De San Saturio - This architectural gem is across the river from Soria. It is built on the side of the cliff, and incorporates part of the caves.  The beautiful stained-glass windows are enchanting.

Ruins of Numancia - 7km north of Soria.  These 4000 year old ruins are a reminder of the Roman invasion of this area.  The most impressive part is the ruins of the 9km long wall that surrounds the old city.  There are also foundations to Roman houses and underground wells to view.

Museo Numantino - Here Celto-Iberian and Roman artifacts from the nearby Numancia ruins are on display.

 

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