PALENCIA
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.
Modernist architecture influenced 20th-century Palencia, and in many parts of the city you'll find a mosaic of stone, brick, iron, and glass. Designed by Palencian architect Jerónimo Arroyo, the Villandrando School is a fine example of floral modernism. Its most original and striking feature is the cornice, decorated with a large ceramic frieze by Daniel Zuloaga. Originally, the building served as a shelter, home, and school for orphaned girls.
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...