PALENCIA
CANAL DE CASTILLA, DOCK AND WATER MUSEUM
This historic canal features a remarkable lock system and a museum showcasing its waterway heritage, perfect for exploring engineering marvels and local hist...
A civil engineering feat of the 18th and 19th centuries, the Canal de Castilla was built to seek an outlet to the sea. With a system of locks along its 200+ kilometers, it became obsolete with the rise of the railway. The dock allowed barges carrying grain to maneuver and unload into warehouses, where the Water Museum is now located.
CHRIST OF THE OTERO
This towering 20-meter sculpture is a remarkable sight, featuring an Interpretation Center that highlights the artist's work, attracting many tourists.
CATHEDRAL OF SAN ANTOLIN
This grand cathedral features stunning Gothic architecture enriched by works from renowned artists, making it a hidden gem for art and history enthusiasts.
CANAL DE CASTILLA, DOCK AND WATER MUSEUM
This historic canal features a remarkable lock system and a museum showcasing its waterway heritage, perfect for exploring engineering marvels and local hist...
CALLE MAYOR
This vibrant thoroughfare is perfect for leisurely strolls and conversations, featuring stunning modernist architecture and a grand portico with 200 columns.
CHURCH OF SAN MIGUEL
This church features a unique blend of Romanesque and early Gothic architecture, with a striking crenellated tower and a legendary wedding connection.
CONVENT OF SAINT PAUL
This historic site, dating back to the 13th century, features stunning architecture from the 14th to 16th centuries and is near a charming park.
HUERTA DE GUADIÁN AND ROMANESQUE INFORMATION POINT
This public park features a historic Romanesque church, relocated stone by stone, offering insights into Romanesque architecture and local history for visitors.
COLEGIO VILLANDRANDO
This site showcases stunning modernist architecture with a unique ceramic frieze, reflecting a rich history as a former shelter and school for orphaned girls.
MUSEUM OF PALENCIA
Discover a remarkable collection of artifacts from Prehistory to the Middle Ages in a charming plaza, perfect for history enthusiasts and curious travelers.
DÍAZ-CANEJA FOUNDATION
This museum showcases the works of a renowned local artist, featuring a permanent exhibition that reinterprets the Castilian landscape with an avant-garde to...