St. Francis Church, Palencia

Name: St. Francis Church
Address: Plaza San Francisco, 1, Palencia, 34001, Spain
Telephone: +34 979 74 24 11

#5 among attractions in Palencia

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The church of San Francisco in the city of Palencia is a temple of Catholic worship built primarily in the thirteenth century in Gothic style with later Renaissance and Baroque additions. Administered by the bishopric of Palencia, the building was part of the disappeared convent of San Francisco, a monastery that was the seat of the Courts of Castile and royal residence. It was declared of Cultural Interest and National Monument in 1992.

Architectural style: GothicCoordinates: 42°0'41"N, 4°31'55"W

Address

Plaza San Francisco, 1Palencia 34001 Spain

Contact

+34 979 74 24 11

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Nearby attractions include: Palencia Cathedral, Cristo del Otero, Church of San Miguel, Archaeological Museum.

~1460 ftW
Church, Architecture, Gothic architecture
Palencia Cathedral, Palencia
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Palencia, a charming city in northern Spain, stands the majestic Palencia Cathedral, a stunning testament to Spanish Gothic architecture. Often referred to as "The Unknown Beauty" due to its relatively low profile compared to other Spanish...
1.2 miN
Monuments and statues, Novelty architecture
Cristo del Otero, Palencia
30 min walk • The Cristo del Otero is a large sculpture and symbol of the city of Palencia in Spain, located on a knoll on the outskirts of the city. Another name, much less popular, is the Monument to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The sculpture was designed by Victorio Macho, and it is also the location of his tomb.
~1440 ftSW
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Church of San Miguel, Palencia
7 min walk • The church of San Miguel, in the Spanish city of Palencia, is a temple of Catholic worship, of late Romanesque and Proto-Gothic style, located on the banks of the Carrión River. The most characteristic feature of the building is its tower with...
~1300 ftSW
Museum
Archaeological Museum, Palencia
7 min walk • The museum of Palencia, installed in the house of the Cordón, is one of the main museums of the city of Palencia, in Spain, and brings together an interesting collection of prehistoric, Roman and medieval pieces and works of the province ...
0.4 miW
Art museum, Museum
Diocesan Museum, Palencia
11 min walk • The Diocesan Museum of Palencia is a museum dependent on the bishopric of Palencia and dedicated to the custody and study of the sacred art of the diocese. It is located in the Episcopal Palace of the capital of Palencia, and was inaugurated in...
~1400 ftW
42°0'40"N • 4°32'13"W
Museo Catedralicio, Palencia
7 min walk • Museum
0.4 miSE
Park
Parque de Isabel II, Palencia
11 min walk • The park Salón de Isabel II, better known by the nickname "El Salón" is a park located in the Spanish city of Palencia.
~1550 ftNW
Park
Jardinillos de la Estación, Palencia
8 min walk • Jardinillos de la Estación is a park in the city of Palencia. Better known by the people of Palencia simply as Jardinillos, it was inaugurated in 1875 along with the North Station and was created to provide a dignified gateway to the city.
~930 ftSE
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Iglesia de San Lázaro, Palencia
5 min walk • The church of San Lázaro de Palencia is a Catholic temple that holds the category of parish. It was built in various stages from the fourteenth century, within the Gothic art, although with numerous later reforms.
~1980 ftNE
42°0'58"N • 4°31'42"W
Plaza de San Juanillo, Palencia
10 min walk • Park
~500 ftS
Architecture, Memorial
Diputación de Palencia, Palencia
3 min walk • The palace of the Diputación de Palencia is an important modernist building with neoclassical and neo-Renaissance elements and neo-baroque influences, archetype of the modernist constructions of the Palencia of the early twentieth century.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St. Francis Church?

Nearby attractions include Ayuntamiento de Palencia, Palencia (2 min walk), Calle Mayor, Palencia (2 min walk), Diputación de Palencia, Palencia (3 min walk), Monasterio de Santa Clara, Palencia (4 min walk).

How to get to St. Francis Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to St. Francis Church:

Bus

Avda. Casado del Alisal, 25 • Lines: 5, L2 (3 min walk)
C/ Don Sancho • Lines: L1 (3 min walk)

Train

Palencia (9 min walk)