5 Sights in Palos de la Frontera, Spain (with Map and Images)
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Explore interesting sights in Palos de la Frontera, Spain. Click on a marker on the map to view details about it. Underneath is an overview of the sights with images. A total of 5 sights are available in Palos de la Frontera, Spain.
Sightseeing Tours in Palos de la Frontera1. Wharf of the Caravels
The Wharf of the Caravels is a museum in Palos de la Frontera, in the province of Huelva, autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain. Its most prominent exhibits are replicas of Christopher Columbus's boats for his first voyage to the Americas, the Niña, the Pinta, and the Santa María. These were built in 1992 for the Celebration of the Fifth Centenary of the Discovery of the Americas. The replica caravels were built between 1990 and 1992, put through shakedown voyages and then, in 1992, sailed the route of Columbus's voyage.
2. Iglesia de San Jorge Mártir
The parish church of San Jorge Mártir is a Roman Catholic church located in the Spanish municipality of Palos de la Frontera, in the province of Huelva, autonomous community of Andalusia. It is a historic building from the beginning of the 15th century in the Gothic-Mudejar style. In front of this temple, a good part of the preparations and negotiations for the departure of the expedition that made the Discovery of America took place.
3. La Pinta
La Pinta was the fastest of the three Spanish ships used by Christopher Columbus in his first transatlantic voyage in 1492. The New World was first sighted by Rodrigo de Triana aboard La Pinta on 12 October 1492. The owner of La Pinta was Cristóbal Quintero. The Quintero brothers were ship owners from Palos. The owner of the ship allowed Martín Alonso Pinzón to take over the ship so he could keep an eye on it.
4. La Niña
La Niña was one of the three Spanish ships used by Italian explorer Christopher Columbus in his first voyage to the West Indies in 1492. As was tradition for Spanish ships of the day, she bore a female saint's name, Santa Clara. However, she was commonly referred to by her nickname, La Niña, which was probably a pun on the name of her owner, Juan Niño of Moguer. She was a standard caravel-type vessel.
5. Monasterio de la Rábida
The Friary of La Rábida is a Franciscan friary in the southern Spanish town of Palos de la Frontera, in the province of Huelva and the autonomous region of Andalucia. The friary is located 13 km (8 mi) south of the city of Huelva, where the Tinto and Odiel rivers meet.
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