Peñaranda de Duero

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Peñaranda de Duero
Municipality and town
Panoramic view of Peñaranda de Duero, with its castle on the right.

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Country Spain
Autonomous community Castile and León Castile and León
Province Burgos
Comarca Ribera del Duero
Area
  Total 64 km2 (25 sq mi)
Elevation 852 m (2,795 ft)
Population (2004)
  Total 583
  Density 9.1/km2 (24/sq mi)
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 09410
Website http://www.peñarandadeduero.es/

Peñaranda de Duero is a village and municipio located in the province of Burgos, Castile and León, Spain. According to the 2004 census (INE), the municipality has a population of 583 inhabitants.

The village is conserved as a conjunto histórico, a type of conservation area. Several buildings are additionally protected as monuments.

Main sights

  • Castle of Peñaranda de Duero (10th-15th century).
  • Palace of the Counts of Miranda (16th century).
  • Jimeno's family pharmacy (17th century).
  • Collegiate church of St. Anne.
  • Justice pillar.

Coordinates: 41°41′N 3°29′W / 41.683°N 3.483°W / 41.683; -3.483

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