Palencia information
Carrión de los Condes information
Carrión de los Condes is a town of great
importance at the time of the old pilgrimages to Santiago de Compostela.
Its medieval origins can be seen in some of the historic buildings
and in the old town.
The most outstanding building of Carrión de los Condes
is the church of Santiago, famous for its wonderful Panthocrator.
Also relevant are the frieze in the church of Santa María del
Camino; and the convent of Santa Clara, founded in the 13th century,
with an adjoining church and museum which displays sculpture and
ornaments, as well as a Piedad by Gregorio Fernández. On the outskirts
of the city, near the medieval bridge, is the monastery of San
Zoilo, a former pilgrims' shelter started in the 10th century.
Its Renaissance cloister is outstanding, a genuine ornamental
and technical wonder which is the work of Juan de Badajoz.
Oficina de Turismo: Calle Santa María, s/n
34120 Carrión de los Condes (Palencia)
Tel. +34 979880902
Source: Web server of Instituto de Turismo de España, TURESPAÑA.