Castile Canal - Medina de Rioseco
- Route Data
- Ascent slope
- 747 m.
- Previous
As tourists follow the route, they will come across 2 new aqueducts, the Fuente León and the Fuente del Berro aqueduct beside the Canal.
The route continues through Medina de Rioseco and draws to a close in an impressive dock, considered the largest along the entire route. Around the docks, warehouses and the over 100 year old San Antonio mill, open for visits at the weekend and bank holidays, have been built.
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What to see?
Church of Santa Maria de MediavillaMore informationConstruction began in the 16th century (1543), Gaspar de Solórzano was responsible for the vaults. Pedro de Sierra built the shrine and the Baroque dome of the tower. The chapel next to the Gospel, the...
Church of Santiago ApostolMore informationThe construction of the church of Santiago Apostol began in 1533 in the Gothic style of the time with hall floor, i.e., with three naves rising almost at the same height, under the direction of the architect...
Medina de RiosecoMore informationThe capital of Tierra de Campos in the province of Valladolid, Medina de Rioseco combines history, heritage, nature and fun in the heart of Castilla. Learn the secrets of this Valladolid city with great...
Cavalcade of Medina de RiosecoMore informationEvery 5th( fifth) of January the people of Medina de Rioseco celebrate the twelfth night in a very special way , since their Majesties arrived on board the tourist ship "Antonio de Ulloa " to the dock...
- Classification of Festivities
- Castilla y León Tourist Interest
- Date
- 5 de enero
- Town
- Medina de Rioseco
Convent San JoseMore informationThe convent of San Jose of the Discalced Carmelites is located in Medina de Rioseco, and it is one of its most distinguished buildings. A building founded at the end of the XVI century by order of Maria...
Convent of San FranciscoMore informationFounded at the end of the XV he was built in late Gothic style, today all the dependencies have disappeared less the church. It was built in stone, has a nave with chapels niches among buttresses and five...
Flour Factory Museum San AntonioMore informationThe factory is located in the dock of the Canal de Castilla, which in its time of splendour, served for the modulation of the grain. The turbine or mills are preserved in its well-maintained facilities,...
Museum Chapel of Pasos GrandesMore informationIn the Chapel of Pasos Grandes are the sculptural ensembles of the Crucifixion and Descent from the Cross, which go on religious procession on Good Friday. The timing of exit and entry of both carvings,...
Museum of San FranciscoMore informationIt was founded at the end of the XV century in late Gothic style. Today, all dependencies have disappeared except the church. This was built in stone; it has a nave with chapels and niches between buttresses...
