Parque del Escudo

Parque del Escudo is a park in Velilla del Río Carrión, Palencia, Castile and León. Parque del Escudo is situated nearby to the church Iglesia del Salvador, as well as near the square Plaza Mayor.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Fontes Tamarici and Puente Romano.

Fontes Tamarici

Spring

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The Fontes Tamarici, are three springs located by the geographer and Roman historian Pliny the Elder in classical Cantabria. Since the 18th century they have been identified with the source of La Reana in Velilla del Río Carrión, Palencia, Spain. Fontes Tamarici is situated 470 metres south of Parque del Escudo.

Puente Romano

Ruins

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Puente Romano is a ruins, which is situated 270 metres southwest of Parque del Escudo.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Velilla del Río Carrión and Guardo.

Velilla del Río Carrión

Village

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Velilla del Río Carrión is a town and municipality located in Montaña Palentina of the province of Palencia, Castile and León, Spain. According to the 2023 INE census, the municipality has a population of 1,145 inhabitants, the majority of whom live in the town of Velilla itself.

Guardo

Town

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Guardo is a town and municipality situated in the Montaña Palentina region in the far north of the province of Palencia, in the autonomous community of Castile and León, Spain. Guardo is situated 4 km south of Parque del Escudo.