Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Palencia, Spain
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1.2 km
15 m
Experience Palencia in Spain in a whole new way with our free self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.
Individual Sights in PalenciaSight 1: 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.
Sight 2: 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.
Sight 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.
Sight 4: Jerónimo Arroyo
Jerónimo Arroyo López was a Spanish architect, politician, journalist and sculptor.
Sight 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.
Sight 6: Museo Catedralicio
The Cathedral Basilica of Saint Antoninus is a Roman Catholic church located in Palencia, Spain. It is dedicated to Saint Antoninus of Pamiers.
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