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The Church of San Pablo in Palencia is an impressive example of late Gothic architecture, built between the 14th and 16th centuries. This church is part of the Convent of San Pablo, founded by Saint Dominic de Guzmán in the 13th century. The monumental complex includes a spectacular bell gable and a neoclassical façade with the image of Our Lady of Fatima. Inside, the main chapel and several altarpieces and tombs of great artistic value, the work of distinguished artists such as Felipe Vigarny and Francisco Giralte, stand out. The church was declared a National Monument in 1931. Located in a monumental area near the train and bus station, it is one of the most notable complexes in the city.

A bridge of Roman origin, renovated in the 15th century, which was an important enclave in the development of road and commercial networks from the Vaccaean period to the beginning of the 20th century. There are no remains of its Roman origins, but there are remains of its medieval layout. Medieval pilgrimages and markets are currently held in its surroundings.

The Plaza Mayor of Palencia is an emblematic space and one of the nerve centers of the city. The square was created in the 17th century and has been the scene of various events throughout its history, including bullfights, markets and celebrations.

This romantic park occupies the site of a former convent and covers an area of more than 30,000 square meters. Its history dates back to 1830, when it was designed and began to take shape. Originally, this space was a walk and recreation area located on the outskirts of the city. However, over time, it has become the most popular and busy green corner of Palencia, next to the river bank.

This bridge crosses the Carrión River and is the third bridge built in the city, succeeding the Puentecillas and the Puente Mayor. Its construction was intended to provide better access to Dos Aguas Island and the orchards that traditionally existed in that area. Before this bridge, there was a wooden bridge in the same location, built in 1874, but it deteriorated quickly and had to be closed in 1882. The new iron bridge was conceived to replace it and was materialized thanks to the intermediation of the Palencia deputy Abilio Calderón, who at that time held the position of general director of public works in the government of Spain. In recognition of his contribution, the Palencia City Council officially named it the Abilio Calderón Bridge. Engineers Luis Morales and Eduardo Jungairiño carried out the project, and the foundry was carried out at the Nervión Shipyards in the Basque Country. Since its inauguration, the bridge has become a fundamental access from the capital of Palencia to Dos Aguas Island, the Río Carrión Hospital and the Villamuriel de Cerrato highway.

At one end of the square is the monument to the teacher, right in front of the old Normal School of Teaching.

The Abilio Calderón bridge, known as the Iron Bridge by the people of Palencia, has more than a century of history behind it. The Iron Bridge was inaugurated on March 27, 1911. It was built to facilitate the communication of the city with the agricultural area that was on the other bank of the river and with the neighboring town of Villamuriel de Cerrato. It replaced an old wooden bridge that dated from 1874.