Main Street and Plaza Mayor
The Plaza Mayor in Palencia dates from the 17th century. It is surrounded by arcades on three of its sides and is the place where the Palencia City Council is located. As for the main street, it is the main artery of the city, which brings together the commercial, cultural and administrative life of the city. It is the shopping street par excellence.
Cristo del Otero
This is an impressive figure of a Christ watching over the city from the top of a hill. It was built in 1931 by sculptor Victorio Macho, who is now buried at the feet of his work. Its 30 metres high make it the third biggest Christ in the world. It is a custom to throw bread and small cheese truckles from its feet during the traditional festivities in Palencia.
Cathedral of San Antolín
Known as “The Unknown Beauty”, this Cathedral is one of the biggest and most impressive Romanesque temples in Spain. Inside it lie the remains of the patron saint of the city, San Antolín, which can be found in San Antolin’s Crypt. One of the gargoyles features the image of a photographer, sculptured by the stonemason who worked on its restoration.Known as “The Unknown Beauty”, this Cathedral is one of the biggest and most impressive Romanesque temples in Spain. Inside it lie the remains of the patron saint of the city, San Antolín, which can be found in San Antolin’s Crypt. One of the gargoyles features the image of a photographer, sculptured by the stonemason who worked on its restoration.