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Palencia

Capital of the Land of the Camps and starting point of the Way of St James Castellano. Its Cathedral, the "Beautiful Unknown", and its Romanesque are a great beginning to pilgrimage.

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Palencia, the tranquil Castilian capital by the River Carrión, is the starting point of the Lebaniego Castellano Way, a historic route connecting the plateau to the monastery of Santo Toribio de Liébana. For pilgrims, Palencia offers a monumental and serene beginning. Its main jewel is the Cathedral of San Antolín, nicknamed "The Unknown Beauty" for its imposing Gothic interior, which is often overlooked among Spain's great cathedrals. The Christ of Otero, one of the world's tallest Christ sculptures, watches over the city from a nearby hill. Palencia is also an important city in Romanesque art, with churches like San Miguel and San Juan Bautista. The Camino de Santiago begins here by crossing the flatlands of the Land of Campos, a landscape of infinite horizons that invites introspection. The city offers all necessary services for pilgrims, from obtaining the credential to a good range of accommodations, making it a perfect cultural introduction before venturing into the Palentine Mountains in search of the Holy Cross.

Last updated: 18/05/2026

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Lebanese Castellano Way

Palencia a Amayuelas de Abajo

31.30 km 7.80 h Media

From: Palencia

To: Amayuelas de Abajo

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