Tour Palencia's route

Once the Roman Pallantia, Palencia has lived important historical milestones. Crossroads and important textile manufacturing hub, Palencia lived its major times of splendour during the Middle Ages. Under the reign of Alfonso VIII, the capital became royal residence and, in 1208, the first University in Spain was founded in Palencia.

Palencia is dominated by the sculpture of Cristo del Otero with its 20 metres, watching the city of Palencia from one of the hills surrounding the city. Mayor street, Palencia's main artery, north to south vertebra to the centre of the capital, displaying distinguished facades and multiple shops. Next to this important highway is plaza Mayor, where the City Hall's facades stand, from the 19th century, and San Francisco's church, and Franciscan precinct from the 13th century.

Next to the Cathedral's temple is the Episcopal Palace, headquarters of the Diocesan Museum, which funds include religious art pieces from different temples in Palencia. Palencia's wide cultural offer is complete with other spots like the Archaeological Museum, Victorio Macho Museum and Díaz-Caneja Foundation, this last one dedicated to contemporary art. Another typical picture of Palencia is Saint Michael's church. Its 13th century tower stands above the Roman construction and to finish off a lancet style.

Places to visit in a rental car

Palencia's capital can be a start point to make the noted Roman Palencian route, and itinerary that allows seeing the rich medieval patrimony developed most of it around the Road of Santiago. More than half a hundred perfectly preserved buildings, among which Santa Maria's monastery, in Aguilar de Campoo stands out. In Carrion de los Condes' region there are beautiful constructions like Santa Clara's convent and the churches of Santa María del Camino and Santiago. Other Roman buildings you can visit along this route are Saint Martin's church, San Pelayo's chapel, Santa Eufemia's church or the monastery of Santa María de Mave. In this route is also possible to enjoy the installations in Parador de Cervera de Pisuerga, located near Picos de Europa.