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.
Church in Palencia
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.
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Before you go
- Address
- Plaza de la Inmaculada, 34001 Palencia
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More in Palencia
Other places worth the walk, and what each one costs.
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.
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.
Working out what Palencia costs?
The whole of Palencia