One of the most representative Romanesque buildings in the province of Palencia
Church of San Martin de Fromista
It was part of a Benedictine convent; and the church emulates the Jaca Romanesque style, it was founded by Doña Mayor, the Countess of Castile back in 1066. One of the most representative Romanesque buildings in the province of Palencia.
There are two interesting turrets in the corners of the gable end and a Gothic crucifix of the 13th century. Inside, the three naves are divided into five sections, the fifth one being higher than the rest and forming the transept. The naves are covered by round barrel vaults. The lateral vaults are lower and narrower than the central and transept ones, and rest on round arches.
Historical Data
- Architecture:
- Religious architecture
- Construction:
- Church
- Predominant styles:
- Romanesque
- Historical Period:
- Middle Ages
Address
Pza. de San Martín s/n. Frómista. 34440 Palencia.
Telephone: 979 810 128
Website: http://www.fromista.com
More information
Oficina de Turismo of Frómista
C/ Ingeniero Rivera s/n. Frómista. 34440 Palencia.
Teléfono: 979 810 180
Oficina de Turismo Regional of Palencia
Tourist Office of Frómista
C/ Francesa, 41. Frómista. 34440 Palencia.
Telephone: 979 810 128 / 672 146 994
Email: turismo@fromista.com
Opening hours
- Winter October, 15 – March, 31):
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Holidays: 10:00 – 14:00 and 15:30 – 18:30
- Summer April, 1 – September, 30):
- Every day: 9:30 – 14:00 and 16:30 – 20:00
Tickets
- General: 1.5 €
- Reduced: 1 €
Remarks: CHRISTMAS: closed afternoons from Dec. 24 and 31. and on December 25 Jan 1 and 6. Joint entrance Church of San Martín, Church-Museum of San Pedro, Church-Museum Multimedia Vestigia ? 5, with guided tour for groups, by appointment on the phone. 672 14 69 94
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