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
Municipality
Castle of Aguilar de Campoo
Coat of arms
Aguilar de Campoo
Location in Spain
Coordinates: 42°48′N 4°16′W
Country Spain
Autonomous community Castile and León
Province Palencia
ComarcaMontaña Palentina
Judicial districtCervera
Government
 • MayorMaría José Ortega Gómez
Area
 • Total30.62 km2 (11.82 sq mi)
Elevation
892 m (2,927 ft)
Population
 (2018)[1]
 • Total6,842
 • Density220/km2 (580/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Aguilarenses
Time zoneUTC+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.

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References
  1. Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.
  2. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2013-01-21. Retrieved 2013-02-02.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. Las Loras UNESCO global geopark (Spain)


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