Province of Valladolid
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Medina de Rioseco boasts probably more cultural heritage per square metre than any other town on the Madrid Way of the Pilgrims’ Route to Santiago. Castilla Canal, the Holy Week celebrations, declared to be of International Tourist Interest and its delicious pastries and desserts are just a few of the town’s numerous tourism resources that should not be missed by pilgrims or visitors.

What to see?

  • Church of Santa Maria de MediavillaMore information

    Construction 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 information

    The 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...

  • Holy Week in Medina de RiosecoMore information

    This festival is one of the most important manifestations of Spanish tradition, due to its artistic beauty. The images in the processions were made by the most relevant image-crafters of the 16th and 17th...

    Classification of Festivities
    International Tourist Interest
    Date
    Semana Santa
    Town
    Medina de Rioseco
  • Cavalcade of Medina de RiosecoMore information

    Every 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 information

    The 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 information

    Founded 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 information

    The 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 information

    In 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 information

    It 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...

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