Location: Province of Palencia
Top Things to do in Province of Palencia
Top 10 Things to do in Province of Palencia, Spain
Palencia is a province of northern Spain, in the northern part of the autonomous community of Castile and León in the northwest of the Iberian Peninsula. It is bordered by the provinces of León, Cantabria, Burgos, and Valladolid.
Restaurants in Province of Palencia
1. San Pedro Cultural
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5 based on 189 reviews
2. Villa Romana La Olmeda
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5 based on 264 reviews
Archaeological site owned by Diputación de Palencia. Roman period. 4th century aD. Asset of Cultural Interest.
Reviewed By Sandra L - Warwick, Australia
Although a 25km detour from the Burgos-Leon motorway, this is one exhibit we are relieved we didn't miss.
Undercover so great as it was raining heavily, the Reception staff spoke English and had a pamphlet in English. They turned the audiovisual presentation in the theatre at the end to English as well.
Map- excellent, Notes-excellent, and the exhibit!!!! THE FINEST WE HAVE SEEN IN Spain, Portugal OR Morocco. The mosaics alone are worth the visit and the 5€ entrance fee, 3€ for OAPs just so reasonable. There is a cafe and a small gift stand.
Well worth a 2 hour visit.
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 699 reviews
Discover "The Beautiful Stranger", as has been popularly known the Cathedral of San Antolín of Palencia since always. Centuries of history, pieces of art, stories, legends, famous characters... all this and more is what the visitor finds out on its visit to this huge Cathedral that never ceases to let people indifferent and that always amazes to the ones that penetrates inside. Within the Project "The Beautiful Recognized" this sacred temple begins its journey as a center of worship and tourism, aiming the dissemination of this flagship of Palencia´s heritage.
Reviewed By Dutchmm - Piemonte
This building has nearly the whole history of Gothic architecture in its fabric. One excepts the earliest Northern French, but everything else is here, even the transition towards the Italian renaissance, and the beginning of the baroque.
4. Iglesia de San Martin de Fromista
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4.5 based on 274 reviews
Reviewed By EC13091 - Ellicott City, Maryland
This is a lovely, ancient church in the small town of Fromista. It is the finest example of Romanesque in Castille, and dates from 1066. The capitals of the columns are beautifully crafted. They form a narrative of biblical stories. We enjoyed this church forits small, intimate size, and knowing that people have prayed and attended Mass here for nearly 1000 years.
5. Monasterio de Santa Maria la Real
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4.5 based on 120 reviews
Reviewed By 491Keith - Bilbao, Spain
Interesting visit at 3 euros per person. The monastery had been abandoned and reconstruction of the entire edifice including new roofing has brought back to life this interesting site. One or two sections are closed off as the area is also used for a local school and open university studies. There is a lovely tree-lined walk from Aguilar town to the monastery. One should not miss visiting the Puisuegra river walks and the dam (2 km from town). The view from the dam is fascinating especially with the backdrop of the snow-capped Mountains reflected in the water. We were later told the bears have been seen in the forestry area.
6. Cristo del Otero
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4.5 based on 333 reviews
Reviewed By aamm_8 - Portugal
Very interesting place to visit, although it is difficult to get there because there is no indication in the city.
7. Centro de Interpretacion de la Mineria
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4.5 based on 55 reviews
Reviewed By wendynoa - Punta Umbria, Spain
Viajamos con unos amigos y nuestros pequeños. Lo han disfrutado muchísimo. La visita guiada dentro de la mina muy amena y te anima a querer saber más.
Totalmente recomendable para cualquier edad.
8. Iglesia de San Miguel
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4.5 based on 68 reviews
9. Canal de Castilla
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4.5 based on 95 reviews
Reviewed By Peter C - Dunsborough, Australia
I didn't know much about the Canal de Castilla until I sort of stumbled upon it whilst walking the Camino. It's quite an engineering marvel bringing water for irrigation to that region of Spain, but on top of that the walk alongside the canal is pretty and peaceful, and then as you approach Fromista the series of locks which enable the water to drop to a lower level are really quite a sight to see.
If you are not walking the Camino, and are visiting Fromista for other reasons, do yourself a favour and walk out of town a bit and have a look at the Canal.
10. La cueva de los franceses
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4.5 based on 131 reviews
Reviewed By evaTO123 - Toronto, Ontario
Once you are guided down the stairs by the guide, you will be shocked to see just how large this cavern is! It's amazing to see the many beautiful formations created because of a simple drip of water (for many years of course!). Absolutely beautiful, and well laid out with proper paths and stairs. Take a coat because it is damp and chilly in the cavern and be sure to wear comfortable shoes with non-slip soles.
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