The Way of Saint James from Madrid - Grajal de Campos
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This walled town in the province of León is renowned for the battles that were fought here and for being the birthplace of many fine nobles and knights. Traces still remain of the former hospital for pilgrims travelling to Santiago de Compostela. The Convent of La Virgen de la Antigua was abandoned during the French occupation.
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Castle of GrajalMore informationThe structure, with a square ground plan and solid round cubes standing out on the corners, is not very elevated and was designed for artillery purposes. The hillock itself and the rubble were used to...
Church of San Miguel AracángelMore informationThe church of San Miguel Arcángel was rebuilt in 1516 on a previous church, possibly in the Romanesque or Mudejar style from the 12th century, in order to make it more spacious and encompass the six parishes...
Palace of the Counts of GrajalMore information16th-century palace belonging to the former marquises of Grajal, and one of the finest examples of Spanish Renaissance architecture. It stands out for its innovative concept of the palace as a villa or...
