Aguilar de Campoo
Aguilar de Campoo | |
|---|---|
 Castle of Aguilar de Campoo | |
 Coat of arms | |
| 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 | Aguilarenses |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 34800 |
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 Template:Es icon
- Información, historia, fiestas y fotografias de Aguilar de Campoo Template:Es icon
