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.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Palencia Cathedral and Hospital Río Carrión.
Palencia Cathedral
Museum
Photo: Fernando, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Cathedral Basilica of Saint Antoninus is a Roman Catholic church located in Palencia, Spain. It is dedicated to Saint Antoninus of Pamiers. Palencia Cathedral is situated 3½ km northeast of Palencia.
Archaeological Museum of Palencia
Museum
Photo: Goldorak, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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
Photo: Zarateman, Public domain.
Villamuriel de Cerrato is a municipality located in the province of Palencia, Castile and León, Spain. According to the 2024 census, the municipality had a population of 6,502 inhabitants. Villamuriel de Cerrato is situated 6 km southeast of Palencia.
Autilla del Pino
Village
Photo: AngelGento, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Autilla del Pino is a municipality located in the province of Palencia, Castile and León, Spain. According to the 2004 census, the municipality had a population of 243 inhabitants. Autilla del Pino is situated 6 km west of Palencia.
Palencia
- Type: Locality with 81,200 residents
- Also known as: “34120”
- Location: Palencia, Castile and León, Central Spain, Spain, Iberia, Europe
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Latitude
41.986° or 41° 59′ 10″ northLongitude
-4.5649° or 4° 33′ 54″ westPopulation
81,200Elevation
813 metres (2,667 feet)Open location code
8CHQXCPP+C2GeoNames ID
6360072
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