Calle Mayor Palencia
The main pedestrianized street through the old town, lined with historic buildings and leading from the cathedral to the river. Free to walk and the heart of local life, especially during the evening paseo.
City in Spain
Palencia
4 things to see
Known as “La Bella Desconocida” (the Beautiful Unknown), Palencia hides a magnificent Gothic cathedral and the towering Cristo del Otero statue that predates Rio’s Christ the Redeemer. Almost zero international tourism keeps prices low: the riverside walk and the old streets cost nothing, and the hilltop climb to the statue is free with wide views over Castile. It sits within easy reach of Valladolid, Burgos, and Leon for travelers piecing together an affordable Castilian loop.
What to see
Things to do in Palencia
What each one costs, where the cost is known.
Cristo del Otero
A 20-meter Art Deco Christ statue on a hilltop north of the city, one of the tallest Christ statues in the world when built in 1931. Free to visit and the walk up provides views over the Castilian meseta.
Palencia Cathedral
Known locally as "La Bella Desconocida" (the Beautiful Unknown), this Gothic cathedral holds masterworks by El Greco and a stunning crypt. Often overlooked by tourists despite being one of Spain's largest cathedrals.
San Miguel Church
A 12th-century fortified Romanesque church with a distinctive tower, said by tradition to be where El Cid married Jimena. Free to enter and one of the finest Romanesque churches in Castile.
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