Diocesan Museum, Palencia

Name: Diocesan Museum
Address: Calle Mayor Antigua 22, Palencia, 34005, Spain
Telephone: +34 979 70 69 13

#6 among attractions in Palencia

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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 1973. It houses an extensive collection of works of all artistic disciplines and periods from the Romanesque, with the presence of prominent artists such as Pedro Berruguete, Felipe Bigarny, Alejo de Vahía, Manuel Álvarez, Jan Provost, the Master of Calzada or Bartolomé de Castro, among others.

Coordinates: 42°0'46"N, 4°32'23"W

Address

Calle Mayor Antigua 22Palencia 34005 Spain

Contact

+34 979 70 69 13

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Diocesan Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~850 ftSE
Church, Architecture, Gothic architecture
Palencia Cathedral, Palencia
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Monuments and statues, Novelty architecture
Cristo del Otero, Palencia
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0.4 miSE
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Church of San Miguel, Palencia
12 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...
~1610 ftSE
Museum
Archaeological Museum, Palencia
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0.4 miE
Church
St. Francis Church, Palencia
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~920 ftSE
42°0'40"N • 4°32'13"W
Museo Catedralicio, Palencia
5 min walk • Museum
0.7 miSE
Park
Parque de Isabel II, Palencia
19 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.
~1590 ftNE
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.
0.6 miSE
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Iglesia de San Lázaro, Palencia
15 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.
0.6 miNE
42°0'58"N • 4°31'42"W
Plaza de San Juanillo, Palencia
16 min walk • Park
0.5 miSE
Architecture, Memorial
Diputación de Palencia, Palencia
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Diocesan Museum?

Nearby attractions include Palencia Cathedral, Palencia (5 min walk), Polideportivo Marta Domínguez, Palencia (5 min walk), Museo Catedralicio, Palencia (5 min walk), Puentecillas, Palencia (5 min walk).

How to get to Diocesan Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Diocesan Museum:

Bus

C/ Ramírez • Lines: L1 (6 min walk)
C/ San Antonio • Lines: L1 (6 min walk)

Train

Palencia (10 min walk)