{"id":97277,"date":"2024-02-14T17:12:01","date_gmt":"2024-02-14T17:12:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/what-to-see-in-fromista\/"},"modified":"2024-05-08T15:43:16","modified_gmt":"2024-05-08T15:43:16","slug":"what-to-see-in-fromista","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/en\/blog\/que-ver-en-fromista\/","title":{"rendered":"What to see in Fr\u00f3mista"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"gt-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The peaceful town of <\/span><b>Fromista<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, located in the province of Palencia, is a crossroads that has left an indelible mark on the Castilian rural landscape.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"gt-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surrounded by<\/span><b> the religious routes of the French Way and the Lebaniego Castellano Way<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as well as the imposing presence of the Canal de Castilla, Fr\u00f3mista offers visitors a unique experience.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"gt-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay with us and we will describe its main points of interest.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span ><b>History of Fromista<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"gt-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The history of Fr\u00f3mista is divided into <\/span><b>two key moments<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that have influenced its development.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At L\u00f3leo Eventos, <\/span><b>Middle Ages<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the resurgence of the territory and the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/en\/blog\/historia-del-camino-de-santiago\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pilgrimages to Santiago<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> They turned Fr\u00f3mista into an essential stop on the Jacobean Route.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Subsequently, <\/span><b>during the rise of the Canal de Castilla in the 18th century<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the town experienced economic revitalization by diversifying agriculture and promoting commerce.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span ><b>Connections and how to get to Fr\u00f3mista<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"gt-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fromista, located approximately<\/span><b> 30 kilometers north of the capital of Palencia<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, remains a well-connected crossroads.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>By car<\/b><\/h3>\n<p class=\"gt-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The A-67 highway, which connects Cantabria with the Castilian plateau, facilitates access by car to Fr\u00f3mista. In addition, the regional roads allow you to reach nearby towns of interest, such as <\/span><strong><span >Carri\u00f3n de los Condes<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>By bus and train<\/b><\/h3>\n<p class=\"gt-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those who depend on public transportation, Fr\u00f3mista has a <\/span><b>train station that connects with several cities<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. In addition, bus services from Palencia and <\/span><strong><span >Burgos<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> They offer additional options to get to the town.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30413 aligncenter lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Fromista-plaza.jpg\" alt=\"Plaza San Mart\u00edn in Fr\u00f3mista\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30413 aligncenter lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Fromista-plaza.jpg\" alt=\"Plaza San Mart\u00edn en Fr\u00f3mista\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Fromista-plaza.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Fromista-plaza-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Fromista-plaza.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Fromista-plaza.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Fromista-plaza.jpg 315w, https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Fromista-plaza.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Fromista-plaza.jpg 830w, https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Fromista-plaza-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h2><span ><b>Places you can&#8217;t miss in Fr\u00f3mista<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"gt-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are some of the best options you can consider on your ride.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Church of San Mart\u00edn de Tours<\/b><\/h3>\n<p class=\"gt-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most prominent monument of Fr\u00f3mista is the <\/span><b>Church of Saint Martin of Tours<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Considered a <\/span><b>Romanesque jewel<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> palentino and european, this church, <\/span><b>started in the 11th century by order of Do\u00f1a Mayor of Castile<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, has undergone transformations over time.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"gt-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite having been in ruins in the 19th century, its declaration as a National Monument allowed its restoration, revealing architectural details such as capitals and corbels.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Fromista lyrics<\/b><\/h3>\n<p class=\"gt-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the Plaza de San Mart\u00edn, next to the homonymous church, are the Fr\u00f3mista letters, <\/span><b>an ideal place to capture memories<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Here is also displayed the <\/span><b>UNESCO World Heritage logo<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, awarded to the Camino Franc\u00e9s in 1993 and to all the Caminos a Santiago in 2015.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Vestigia \u2013 The Miracle of the Road<\/b><\/h3>\n<p class=\"gt-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The church of Santa Mar\u00eda del Castillo houses \u201c<\/span><b>Vestigia, the miracle of the Camino<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201c, an exhibition that pays tribute to the Camino de Santiago. Through images, light and sound,<\/span><b> the exhibition tells the legends of the Jacobean Route<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, immersing visitors in the history surrounding the Camino.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>St. Peter&#8217;s Church<\/b><\/h3>\n<p class=\"gt-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another essential stop is the <\/span><b>St. Peter&#8217;s Church<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the current parish church, <\/span><b>built in the XNUMXth century<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Inside, it houses the <\/span><b>Museum of Sacred Art<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which exhibits Spanish-Flemish panels and other pieces of artistic interest.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Castile Canal<\/b><\/h3>\n<p class=\"gt-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You cannot leave Fr\u00f3mista without exploring the shores of the <\/span><b>Castile Canal<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, an outstanding work of engineering <\/span><b>eighteenth century<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Despite being unfinished, the canal remains a distinctive element of the landscape. Here a quadruple lock stands out, <\/span><b>one of a kind along the canal<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30414 aligncenter lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Fromista-canal-de-castilla.jpg\" alt=\"Canal de Castilla in Fr\u00f3mista\" width=\"1000\" height=\"668\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30414 aligncenter lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Fromista-canal-de-castilla.jpg\" alt=\"Canal de Castilla en Fr\u00f3mista\" width=\"1000\" height=\"668\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Fromista-canal-de-castilla.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Fromista-canal-de-castilla-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Fromista-canal-de-castilla.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Fromista-canal-de-castilla.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Fromista-canal-de-castilla.jpg 315w, https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Fromista-canal-de-castilla.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Fromista-canal-de-castilla.jpg 830w, https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Fromista-canal-de-castilla-600x401.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h2><span ><b>Pilgrim trails and religious routes in Fr\u00f3mista<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"gt-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This city is a key point on the Jacobean route and other pilgrimages. If you decide to face the journey in an organized way through any of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/en\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">travel companies for the Camino de Santiago<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it would be a wise decision, even more so if it is your first time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"gt-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want detailed information on the routes and how to plan your trip, at <\/span><b>MundiPlus <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We offer you personalized advice and everything you need to know to live your experience to the fullest.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Lebaniego Castilian Way<\/b><\/h3>\n<p class=\"gt-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lesser known but equally fascinating, the Camino Lebaniego Castellano connects Fr\u00f3mista with the Monastery of Li\u00e9bana in Cantabria. This pilgrimage route, <\/span><b>with 500 years of history<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, ends in Fr\u00f3mista like the second stage that begins in Amayuelas de Abajo.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>French Camino de Santiago<\/b><\/h3>\n<p class=\"gt-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The town is an integral part of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/en\/caminos\/a-pie\/camino-frances\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">French Way to Santiago<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b>attracts pilgrims from all over the world<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Its strategic location makes Fr\u00f3mista the end of the stage that begins in <\/span><strong><span >Castrojeriz<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, allowing pilgrims to immerse themselves in the rich history and agricultural landscapes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>To Santiago by different routes<\/b><\/h3>\n<p class=\"gt-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apart from the French Way, full of history and traditions, you may be interested in knowing the other three that are preferred by many Spanish pilgrims and from other countries who arrive in search of adventure and spirituality:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">El<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/en\/caminos\/a-pie\/camino-portugues-costa\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Portuguese Way of the Coast<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, from Porto (Portugal), passing through Viana do Castelo and Vigo.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">El<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/en\/caminos\/a-pie\/camino-portugues\/camino-de-santiago-desde-tui\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Portuguese Way of Tui<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which you can explore in about 8 days.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">El<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/en\/caminos\/a-pie\/camino-norte\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Northern Way<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which runs along the Cantabrian coast from East to West.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span ><b>Accommodation in Fromista<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"gt-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But right now let&#8217;s return to the city of Palencia that summons us. For both getaways and those on pilgrimage routes, Fr\u00f3mista offers various accommodation options, from hotels to hostels. He<\/span><b> Luz de Fr\u00f3mista Hostel<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, located on the main avenue, is especially popular with pilgrims, providing necessary amenities for walkers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30412 aligncenter lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Fromista-peregrino.jpg\" alt=\"Pilgrim in Fr\u00f3mista\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30412 aligncenter lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Fromista-peregrino.jpg\" alt=\"Peregrino en Fr\u00f3mista\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Fromista-peregrino.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Fromista-peregrino-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Fromista-peregrino.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Fromista-peregrino.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Fromista-peregrino.jpg 315w, https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Fromista-peregrino.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Fromista-peregrino.jpg 830w, https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Fromista-peregrino-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h2><span ><b>An essential destination in Palencia<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"gt-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With its rich history, notable monuments and its vital role in religious routes, Fr\u00f3mista is undoubtedly a must-see destination in the province of Palencia.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"gt-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether exploring the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/en\/blog\/romanico-en-el-camino-frances\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">romanesque architecture<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, following in the footsteps of pilgrims<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or enjoying the landscape of the Canal de Castilla, offers a <\/span><b>unique experience<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that invites you to immerse yourself in the past and present.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"gt-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact us now so you can plan your trip to Santiago through Fr\u00f3mista and live the experience to the fullest. Even if you do not want to or cannot start your journey from the province of Palencia, you have a much shorter option, departing from Lugo, to do the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/en\/caminos\/a-pie\/camino-frances\/camino-de-santiago-desde-sarria\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">French Camino de Santiago de Compostela from Sarria<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, an experience that combines the adventure of hiking with spirituality.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The peaceful town of Fromista, located in the province of Palencia, is a crossroads that has left an indelible mark on the Castilian rural landscape. Surrounded by the religious routes of the French Way and the Lebaniego Castellano Way, as well as the imposing presence of the Canal de Castilla, Fr\u00f3mista offers visitors a unique [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":95855,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[538,534],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-97277","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-historia-en","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/97277","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=97277"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/97277\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/95855"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=97277"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=97277"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=97277"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}