Paredes de Nava – Churches, Museums and Paths along the Canal de Castilla

Paredes de Nava brings together three clearly identifiable building periods in the Iglesia de Santa Eulalia: the tower is Romanesque, the central section is Gothic and the apse dates from the Renaissance. The same church houses the first parish museum founded in Spain, established in 1964.

Culture and History

The Museo Parroquial de Santa Eulalia houses almost 300 paintings, sculptures and goldsmiths’ works. The works range from the Romanesque and Gothic periods through Hispano-Flemish art and the Renaissance to the Baroque. For your own selection, you can weigh the focuses of architecture, art, science and children’s literature separately.

The Iglesia de Santa María houses an Iberian Baroque organ by the organ builder Tadeo Ortega.

El Pósito is a grain store dating from the late 16th century in the former Jewish quarter of Paredes de Nava; it was founded for the distribution of grain.

Visits and Discoveries

The former late Gothic church of San Martín houses the Tierra de Campos Interpretation Centre and the tourist office. This church also contains the Museo de los Cuentos y la Ciencia, which is dedicated to science, art and children’s literature.

La Casa de los Títeres offers guided visits featuring various puppet-building and manipulation techniques, a brief introduction to the history of puppetry, and a gallery with giant figures and big heads.

Nature and Paths

A 13-kilometre section of the Canal de Castilla runs through Paredes de Nava along the Ramal de Campos. Routes along the towpath offer the opportunity to experience architecture and landscape.

For planning your day, route length, architecture and landscape can be considered as three different aspects alongside one another.

Regional Cuisine

Lechazo Churro with D.O. is considered an outstanding product of Paredes de Nava’s gastronomy. There is also a well-established tradition of the dish Pijillo, made from the offal, hooves and blood of suckling lamb.

Those wishing to classify regional cuisine can consider the product designation and the dish as two distinct culinary focuses.

Other Places

Other places to explore independently: Alar del Rey, Villovieco, Boadilla del Camino, Ledigos, Carrión De Los Condes, Támara De Campos, Baltanás, Osorno

Holiday Apartment and Trip Planning

A holiday apartment in Paredes de Nava can be compared on the listing pages by travel dates, room category and cancellation conditions. Arrange culture, walks and regional cuisine according to the rhythm you prefer for your trip.

Geographical Context

In the vicinity of Paredes de Nava is the Iglesia Museo Parroquial de Santa Eulalia de Paredes de Nava, a church.

In the wider regional surroundings of Paredes de Nava is the Villa Romana La Tejada, an ancient site.

In the wider regional surroundings of Paredes de Nava is the Museo del Agua, a museum.

In the wider regional surroundings of Paredes de Nava is the Museo de Palencia, a museum.

Since 2008, Paredes de Nava has celebrated the Fiesta del Esquileo in memory of the former traditions of the brotherhood concerned.

To the higher-level travel overview: Palencia.