Aguilar de Campoo
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.[2]
Aguilar de Campoo | |
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 Castle of Aguilar de Campoo | |
 Coat of arms | |
  Aguilar de Campoo Location in Spain | |
| Coordinates: 42°48′N 4°16′W | |
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| Autonomous community |  |
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| 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 (2018)[1] | |
| • Total | 6,842 |
| • Density | 220/km2 (580/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Aguilarenses |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 34800 |
Collegiate Church of Saint Michael, Aguilar de Campoo
Apse of the Collegiate Church of Saint Michael
It is one of the locations of the St. James' Northern Way (Ruta del Besaya). Since 2017, the municipality has been included in the Geopark of Las Loras,[3] the first UNESCO Geopark in Castile and León.
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
- Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2013-01-21. Retrieved 2013-02-02.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- Las Loras UNESCO global geopark (Spain)
External links
- Official website (in Spanish)
- Información, historia, fiestas y fotografias de Aguilar de Campoo (in Spanish)
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