The Way of Saint James from Madrid - Villalón de Campos
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Villa del Alón, which means ‘town of the land’, enjoyed a period of great prosperity during the 13th century following the granting of the right to hold markets and fairs there, and during the 15th and 16th it was the site of a large cattle market run under the auspices of the Pimentel family, Counts of Benavente, who wielded considerable influence throughout the region. Indeed, they erected the jurisdictional column in 1523 as a means of holding onto their power.
This town also includes the following sites of interest: the Jurisdictional Column, the Church of San Miguel, the Church of San Juan Bautista, the Church of San Pedro and the Chapel of Nuestra Señora de las Fuentes.
What to see?
Church of San JuanMore informationDeclared an Asset of Cultural Interest with the category of Monument in December 2020. The church of San Juan in Villalón de Campos is a construction of modest appearance, from the second half of the 15th...
Church of San MiguelMore informationDeclared an Asset of Cultural Interest with the category of Monument in December 2020. The church of San Miguel is located in the main square of Villalón, forming a set of great monumental interest in...
Museum of the footwear VibotMore informationIt gathers together the whole work of Vibot family, which for over 200 years has been devoted to the world of footwear. Information panels to know the process of making all kinds of handmade shoes and...
Palomar del Abuelo Interpretation CenterMore informationThe museum is structured into an exhibition hall, the room where the pigeons live and the projection room.
