Aguilar de Campoo
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Aguilar de Campoo is a town located in the province of Palencia, Spain.
It is placed close to the River Pisuerga, and its population is of 7.308 inhabitants (2005). Cantabros, Romans and Visigoths established in the region. In 1255 Alfonso X the Wise declared it Villa Realenga (Royal Town). The town manteined that privilege until 1332. The town is known for its wide monumental religious civil and militar Heritage. Romanesque and Renaissance architecture are well represented. Santa María la Real, San Miguel Collegiate Church, the Major Square, the Palace of the Marquises of Aguilar de Campoo (one of the most important Grandees of Spain), the churches of Santa Cecilia and Santa Clara, the tomb of the Marquises and the doorgates and bridges over River Pisuerga deserve special mention.
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[edit] Religious Monuments
- Monastery of Santa María La Real (11th-13th centuries)
- Collegiate Church of San Miguel (11th- 16th centuries)
- Hermitage of Santa Cecilia (12th century)
- Church of San Andrés (12th century)
- Monastery of Santa Clara (founded in 1430)
[edit] Civil architecture
- Major Square
- Palace of the Manriques (Marquess of Aguilar de Campoo)
- Palace of the Villalobos-Solorzano
- Palace of the Marquises of Villatorre
- House of the Priest
- House of Santa Mª La Real
- House of the Marcos Gutierrez
- House of the seven Linajes
- House of the Velardes
[edit] Brigdes
- Major Bridge
- Bridge of Portazgo
- Brigde of Turruntero Mill
- Brigde of la Teja
- Brigdes of Paseo de la Cascajera
- Bridges of Tenerias
[edit] Doorgates
- Reinosa Door
- Paseo Real Door
- Tobalina Door
- Portazgo Door
- Cascajera Door
- San Roque Door
- Beaterio Door
[edit] Other places of interest
- The Castle
- The Walls
- The Jew Neighborhood and Sinagogue
[edit] External links
Municipality webpage: Aguilar de Campoo: Villa del Románico (in Spanish)[1]
