Palencia is a city of Spain located in the autonomous community of Castile and Leon.
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10 Facts About Palencia
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Catholic bishopric of Palencia was founded in the 3rd century or earlier, assuming that its bishop was among those assembled in the 3rd century to depose Basilides, bishop of Astorga.
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Bishop Tello took part in the battle of Las Navas de Tolosa in 1212, where Palencia won the right to emblazon the cross over its castle.
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University of Palencia was founded in 1208, before being a University it was called Studium Generale.
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Palencia is famous for the 13th-century church of San Miguel, the San Francisco church.
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Palencia is well-linked to other town and cities of Spain by roads and highways:.
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Palencia has a bus service formed by 6 daily lines, named with numbers, managed by Palbus.
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Palencia is making efforts in the area of sustainable mobility, such as extending a free bicycle loan system, implementing pedestrian areas in the town center and promoting environmentally sustainable public transport.
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Palencia offers a great assortment of lettuces, leeks, wild mushrooms, peppers, asparagus, endives and beans.
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Palencia has a variety of different breads including fabiolas, roscas or panes.
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