Churches and Chapels
Church of San Juan Bautista - Villanueva del Rio
Small Romanesque church of the 12th century, with an outstanding pointed front and six archivolts resting on columns with ornate capitals.
It was originally built in Villanueva del Río Pisuerga, but when the village was inundated by the dam it was moved to the Parque Huerta del Guardián in the province's capital.
This building is the Romanesque Information Point.
Historical Data
- Architecture:
- Religious architecture
- Construction:
- Church
- Predominant styles:
- Romanesque
- Historical Period:
- Middle Ages
Address
Pº de Los Ángeles - Huerta Guadián. Palencia. 34002 Palencia.
More information
Ayuntamiento of Palencia
Municipality of Palencia. Palencia.
Teléfono: 979 718 100
Email: informacion@aytopalencia.es
Página Web: http://www.aytopalencia.es
Oficina de Turismo Regional of Palencia
Opening hours
- From April, 1 to May, 31:
- Friday: 16.30 – 20.00
- Saturday: 10.30 – 14.00 and 16.30 – 20.00
- Sunday: 10.30 – 14.00
- From November, 1 to March, 31:
- Saturday: 10.30 – 14.00 and 16.30 – 20.00
- Sunday: 10.30 – 14.00
Tickets
FreeRemarks: Romanesque Information Point. This church was moved stone by stone from Villanueva del Río Pisuerga when this town was under the waters of the reservoir; and it was to rebuild it in the Huerta de Guadián park in the capital. Holy Week: March 22: 4:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. From March 23 to 31: 10:30-14:00 and 16:30-20:00 Christmas closed on December 24, 25, 31. and Jan. 1
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