Frómista

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Frómista, Spain
Country Spain
Autonomous community Castile and León
Province Palencia
Municipality Frómista
Area
 - Total 46 km² (17.8 sq mi)
Population (2004)
 - Total 928
 - Density 20.2/km² (52.3/sq mi)
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 - Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Church of San Martín of Fròmista
Church of San Martín of Fròmista
Plan of church of San Martín of Frómista
Plan of church of San Martín of Frómista

Frómista is a municipality located in the province of Palencia, Castile and León, Spain. According to the 2004 census (INE), the municipality has a population of 928 inhabitants.

It is a major stopping place for pilgrims traveling along the Way of St. James. Though it boasts 3 churches, the Romanesque church of San Martín is the most famous, dating from 1035.


Coordinates: 42°16′N 4°24′W / 42.267, -4.4