Palencia, Provincial capital in Castile and León, Spain
The city stretches along the Carrión River banks at 749 meters elevation, surrounded by the Castilian plateau in northern Spain.
The settlement evolved from a Celtiberian fortress called Pallantia into a Roman stronghold during the 2nd century BC, later becoming a Visigothic center.
The Gothic Cathedral of San Antolín, constructed between the 14th and 16th centuries, contains 20 chapels filled with religious sculptures and paintings.
The Canal de Castilla provides walking and cycling paths through the city, connecting multiple districts with parks and recreational areas.
The University of Palencia, established in 1212, was the first institution of higher education in Spain and preceded the University of Salamanca.
Location: Palencia Province
Capital city: Palencia City
Elevation above the sea: 749 m
Website: http://www.aytopalencia.es
Shares border with: Villamuriel de Cerrato, Dueñas, Santa Cecilia del Alcor, Autilla del Pino, Grijota, Husillos, Fuentes de Valdepero, Villalobón, Magaz de Pisuerga
Website: http://aytopalencia.es
GPS coordinates: 42.01667,-4.53333
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:25
Cristo del Otero
1.3 km
Palencia Cathedral
685 m
Church of San Miguel
969 m
Crypt of San Antolín, Cathedral of Palencia
707 m
Santa Clara
835 m
Plaza de toros de Palencia
613 m
Palacio de la Diputación de Palencia
755 m
Church of la Compañía, Palencia
812 m
Church of San Lázaro, Palencia
855 m
Puentecillas
925 m
Archaeological Museum of Palencia
855 m
Conjunto Histórico de la Ciudad de Palencia
696 m
Parque Huerta de Guadián
1.3 km
Puente Mayor, Palencia
975 m
Monastery of la Consolación
8.6 km
Church of Santa María la Mayor, Villamuriel de Cerrato
7.8 km
Colegio de Villandrando
618 m
Puente de Hierro, Palencia
1.3 km
Church of San José, Palencia
1.9 km
Hermitage of San Juan Bautista, Palencia
1.2 km
Casa de los Señores García Germán
544 m
Jardinillos de la Estación
209 m
Palencia Public Library
394 m
Parque de la Carcavilla (Palencia)
635 m
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo
333 m
Colegio Modesto Lafuente
1.2 km
Estudio Arroyo y Gallego
762 m
Palace of Aguado Pardo - Casa de los Junco
597 mReviews
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