14th Stage: from Frómista to Carrión de los Condes

After leaving Frómista, the Route begins its 14th stage at Población de Campos, where pilgrims can visit the small chapels of San Miguel and Socorro, both from the 12 C, and the Gothic Parish Church of Magdalena. Then, the Route crosses the villages of Villovieco; Revenga de Campos, where stands the church of San Lorenzo that contains a carving of the Saint from the 18 C; and Villarmentero de Campos, where pilgrims can tour round the church of San Martín, and admire its Mudéjar coffering, a plateresque retable and a beautiful Calvary.

Further on, the itinerary continues through the province of Palencia and reaches Villalcázar de Sirga, a town that once had two hospitals for pilgrims. Here stands the church of Santa María la Blanca, from the 13 C, which has three naves and a chapel dedicated to the Apostle Santiago. It also contains an image of the Virgin "Cantigas", to whom the King Alfonso X "The Wise" dedicated some of his writings. Worthy of note are also the Chevet, the Altarpiece and the Chapel with sepulchres from the 12 C. A 17C palace has been converted into a refuge for pilgrims.

Finally, the Route takes walkers to the town where they will rest after today´s journey, Carrión de los Condes. This important Medieval town was the Court of many kings and queens, site of councils and the birthplace of renowned figures such as the Marquis of Santillana. The Abbey of Santa Clara, from the 13 C, contains a Pietà created by Gregorio Fernández. The Romanesque church of Santa María del Camino treasures an image of Christ from the 15 C. The Monastery of Zoilo, from the 16 C is a masterpiece of the Renaissance. Worthy of note is also the beautiful Romanesque façade of the temple of Santiago, destroyed by the French troops during the Independence War.

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Monastery of San Zoilo

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Hostal Los Chopos

Hostal El Navío

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