Palencia
Palencia is a city in Castile and León in northern Spain, with a population of 76,300 in 2023. It was industrial from about 1840 to 1960 and its centre is modern, but with several interesting old buildings and plazas.- Locality with 81,200 residents
- …lies at an elevation of 813 metres (2,667 feet)
- …is also known as “34120”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Palencia Cathedral and Hospital Río Carrión.
Palencia Cathedral
Museum
The Cathedral Basilica of Saint Antoninus is a Roman Catholic church located in Palencia, Spain. Palencia Cathedral is situated 3½ km northeast of Palencia.
Archaeological Museum of Palencia
Museum
Archaeological Museum of Palencia is situated 3½ km northeast of Palencia.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Villamuriel de Cerrato and Autilla del Pino.
Villamuriel de Cerrato
Village
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Villamuriel de Cerrato is a municipality located… Villamuriel de Cerrato is situated 6 km southeast of Palencia.
Autilla del Pino
Village
Autilla del Pino is a municipality located in the province of Palencia, Castile and León, Spain. Autilla del Pino is situated 6 km west of Palencia.
Palencia
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Latitude
41.986° or 41° 59′ 10″ north
Longitude
-4.5649° or 4° 33′ 54″ west
Open location code
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Campo Municipal Golf Isla Dos Aguas and Museo del Agua, Palencia.
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