Aguilar de Campoo
| Aguilar de Campoo | ||
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| Municipality | ||
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Castle of Aguilar de Campoo | ||
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  Aguilar de Campoo Location in Spain | ||
| Coordinates: 42°48′N 4°16′W / 42.800°N 4.267°W | ||
| Country |
 Spain | |
| Autonomous community | Castile and León | |
| Province | Palencia | |
| Comarca | Montaña Palentina | |
| Judicial district | Cervera | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | María José Ortega Gómez | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 30.62 km2 (11.82 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 892 m (2,927 ft) | |
| Population (2009) | ||
| • Total | 7,242 | |
| • Density | 240/km2 (610/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Aguilarenses | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 34800 | |
Collegiate Church of Saint Michael, Aguilar de Campoo
Apse of the Collegiate Church of Saint Michael
Aguilar de Campoo is a town in the province of Palencia, autonomous community of Castile and León, Spain. It is close to the River Pisuerga. Its 2011 population is 7741.[1]
History
In 1255 Alfonso X the Wise declared it Villa Realenga (Royal Town). The town maintained that privilege until 1332.
Main sights
Religious architecture
- Monastery of Santa María la Real (11th-13th centuries)
- Collegiate Church of San Miguel (11th-16th centuries)
- Church of Olleros de Pisuerga (7th-9th centuries)
- Hermitage of Santa Cecilia (12th century)
- Church of San Andrés (12th century)
- Monastery of Santa Clara (founded in 1430)
Civil architecture
- Medieval castle
- Major Square
- Palace of the Manrique (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 (lineages)
- House of the Velardes
- Medieval walls and gates
Bridges
- Major Bridge
- Bridge of Portazgo
- Bridge of Turruntero Mill
- Bridge of la Teja
- Bridges of Paseo de la Cascajera
- Bridges of Tenerias
Industry
In Aguilar is Galletas Gullón factory, the largest manufacturer of biscuits in Spain and one of the largest in Europe.
References
External links
- Official website (Spanish)
- Información, historia, fiestas y fotografias de Aguilar de Campoo (Spanish)
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