Church of Saint Mary of the Castle

Church of Our Lady of the Castle, Fromista

The Church of Our Lady of the Castle, also known as the Church of Saint Mary of the Castle, is a Catholic temple located in Fromista, Palencia Province, Spain. Located at the highest point of the town, where a castle once stood, the church was built between the 15th and 18th centuries, originally in the Gothic style.

Today, the church houses the multimedia display “Vestigia, Legend of the Camino“, an audiovisual experience narrating the history of the Camino de Santiago Frances and the role it played in the development of the town of Fromista. The visit lasts 35 minutes and takes visitors through the various rooms and chapels of the church, where holograms and images are projected alongside explanations of the legends of the Camino de Santiago, interwoven with the history of Fromista.

The church was declared an Asset of Cultural Interest in 1944.

Visiting Hours, Church of Saint Mary of the Castle

Visiting hours vary depending on the time of year. From Holy Week to 12 October, visits are available Monday to Saturday at 12:00, 13:00, 16:30 and 17:30, and Sundays at 12:00 and 13:00. From 12 October to Holy Week, visits take place on Fridays and Saturdays at 12:00, 13:00, 16:30 and 17:30, and Sundays at 12:00 and 13:00. The general admission price is 4 euros, with reduced rates of 3 euros for children aged 10 to 18, over-65s, retirees and groups.

For more information, call 979 810 001.