Palencia Cathedral Church

Palencia Cathedral is a Gothic cathedral in the city of Palencia, Castile and León, Spain, dedicated to Saint Antolín. The present cathedral building reflects construction carried out mainly between the 14th and 16th centuries and is a principal religious monument in the city.

The cathedral features Gothic architectural elements typical of the period, including pointed-arch portals and vaulting, together with later additions and restorations. Its interior contains chapels and liturgical furnishings accumulated over centuries of use.

The present church was erected on the site of earlier ecclesiastical buildings and developed over several centuries, reflecting the religious and civic importance of Palencia within the medieval kingdom of Castile.

It stands in the historic centre of Palencia and is readily accessible from the city’s main squares and streets.

• Dedication and dates: Dedicated to Saint Antolín and commonly dated to construction phases between the 14th and 16th centuries, giving the building a predominantly Gothic character.

Palencia Cathedral is in the city of Palencia in Castile and León. The site is reachable by regional road and rail links to Palencia city centre; local signage leads to the cathedral precinct.

• Check local mass times before visiting the interior to avoid services.
• Notice the cathedral's later Gothic additions and the mix of Romanesque features when walking the exterior.