Church of San Martín de Frómista
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An 11th-century church on the Way of St James, one of the purest examples of European Romanesque.
What to see in Palencia
These are the 5 places to visit in the province of Palencia. Save your favourites and open them in Google Maps to plan your route.
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La Olmeda Roman Villa
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A 4th-century Roman villa with spectacular hunting and mythological mosaics, among the best preserved in Europe.
Palencia Cathedral
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Known as the "Unknown Beauty", a great Gothic cathedral with a Visigothic crypt and an interior full of art.
Basilica of San Juan de Baños
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Visigothic church commissioned by King Recceswinth in 661, one of the oldest churches still standing in Spain.
Aguilar de Campoo
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Town in the Palencia mountains with a castle on the crag, the monastery of Santa María la Real and a reservoir on the Pisuerga.
About Palencia
Palencia is Romanesque country: the Church of San Martín de Frómista, on the Camino de Santiago, is one of its finest examples. The Roman Villa of La Olmeda has exceptional mosaics and Palencia Cathedral, known as the Unknown Beauty, surprises everyone who steps inside.
Frequently asked questions about Palencia
What to see in Palencia in one day?
In the morning, Palencia Cathedral and its Visigothic crypt; in the afternoon, Frómista and its Church of San Martín, about 30 km away.
When is the best time to visit Palencia?
May to October; spring is ideal for following the Canal de Castilla and the Camino de Santiago.
What towns and places to visit near Palencia?
The Roman Villa of La Olmeda, Frómista, Carrión de los Condes, Aguilar de Campoo and the Montaña Palentina.