8 Sights in Palencia, Spain (with Map and Images)
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Welcome to your journey through the most beautiful sights in Palencia, Spain! Whether you want to discover the city's historical treasures or experience its modern highlights, you'll find everything your heart desires here. Be inspired by our selection and plan your unforgettable adventure in Palencia. Dive into the diversity of this fascinating city and discover everything it has to offer.
Sightseeing Tours in Palencia1. Iglesia de San Miguel
The church of San Miguel, in the Spanish city of Palencia, is a Catholic temple, in late Romanesque and proto-Gothic style, located on the banks of the Carrión River. The most characteristic of the building is its tower of large openwork windows and a top of battlements that give it the appearance of a fortress, being one of the emblematic images of the city. It was declared a Historic-Artistic Monument in 1931, and an Asset of Cultural Interest in 1992.
2. Museo Diocesano
The Diocesan Museum of Palencia is a museum dependent on the bishopric of Palencia and dedicated to the custody and study of the sacred art of the diocese. It is located in the Episcopal Palace of the capital of Palencia, and was inaugurated in 1973. It houses an extensive collection of works from all artistic disciplines and periods from the Romanesque, with the presence of prominent artists such as Pedro Berruguete, Felipe Bigarny, Alejo de Vahía, Manuel Álvarez, Jan Provost, the Master of Calzada or Bartolomé de Castro, among others.
3. Iglesia de la Compañía
The Church of the Society of Jesus, also called Nuestra Señora de la Calle, is a Catholic parish church located in the Plaza de Isabel la Católica in the city of Palencia. Built by the Jesuits at the end of the sixteenth century, it houses the patron saint of the capital of Palencia, the Virgen de la Calle, whose feast day is celebrated on February 2.
4. Museo Arqueológico
The Museum of Palencia, installed in the Casa del Cordón, is one of the main museums in the city of Palencia, in Spain, and brings together an interesting collection of prehistoric, Roman and medieval pieces and works from the province of Palencia. It is owned by the State through the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport, and its management is the responsibility of the Junta de Castilla y León. It was inaugurated on October 27, 1997 with the archaeologist Mariano del Amo as its first director.
5. Monumento al Genial Imaginero Alonso Berruguete
Victorio Macho was a renowned 20th-century Spanish sculptor. He is considered to be one of the greats of modern Spanish sculpture. His style was influenced by art deco. His home and workshop in Toledo was converted into a museum dedicated to his work, the Victorio Macho Museum, after his death. He has been featured on a postage stamp of Spain.
6. Jardinillos de la Estación
Los Jardinillos de la Estación is a park in the city of Palencia. Better known by the people of Palencia simply as jardinillos, it was inaugurated in 1875 along with the Estación del Norte and was created to provide a worthy gateway to the city.
7. Cristo del Otero
The Cristo del Otero is a large sculpture and symbol of the city of Palencia in Spain, located on a knoll (otero) on the outskirts of the city. Another name, much less popular, is the Monument to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The sculpture was designed by Victorio Macho, and it is also the location of his tomb.
8. Fundación Díaz Caneja (Museo de Arte Contemporáneo)
The Museum of Contemporary Art of Palencia - Díaz Caneja Foundation is one of the main museums in the city of Palencia. It houses the donation of works by Juan Manuel Díaz-Caneja, made by his widow Isabel Fernández Almansa and the painter himself. It was inaugurated in 1995, coinciding with the seventh anniversary of the artist's death.
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