Churches with several construction phases, a parish museum with almost 300 works, and a section of the Canal de Castilla give Paredes De Nava a character shaped by art history and landscape. Other highlights include a historic granary, the art of puppetry and regional dishes. When planning your visit, you can focus on different themes: architectural and art history, paths along the canal, or local traditions.

Churches, construction phases and art collections

The Iglesia de Santa Eulalia brings together three construction phases: its tower is Romanesque, the central section is Gothic, and the apse dates from the Renaissance. The Museo Parroquial de Santa Eulalia, established in 1964, was the first parish museum founded in Spain. It houses almost 300 paintings, sculptures and goldsmith works from the Romanesque, Gothic, Hispano-Flemish, Renaissance and Baroque periods. The building and collection offer distinct points of interest: the church combines several architectural styles, while the artworks also include the Hispano-Flemish tradition and the Baroque period.

Another art-historical detail can be found in the Iglesia de Santa María, which houses an Iberian Baroque organ by organ builder Tadeo Ortega. The historic granary El Pósito offers a different perspective on the town’s history. It dates from the late 16th century, is located in the former Jewish quarter and was established to distribute grain. Its original purpose sets it apart from the collections of sacred art: here, the focus is on the historic provision of grain.

Historic sites and visitor experiences

The former church of San Martín houses the Tierra de Campos Interpretation Centre and the tourist office. The late Gothic church of San Martín is also home to the Museo de los Cuentos y la Ciencia, which is dedicated to science, art and children’s literature. San Martín thus combines an orientation service with a museum whose themes range from science to literature. Visitor offerings may change, so it is best to check the latest information in advance.

The Casa de los Títeres offers guided visits. These explore different techniques for making and operating puppets, as well as providing a brief introduction to the history of puppetry. There is also a gallery of giant figures and oversized heads. If you would like to include this experience in your plans, check the latest dates and booking options, as they may change.

The Canal de Castilla: paths and landscape

A 13-kilometre section of the Canal de Castilla runs through Paredes De Nava along the Ramal de Campos. Routes along the towpath offer opportunities to experience the architecture and landscape. The 13 kilometres refer to the canal section through the town, not necessarily to the length of any individual route. For specific planning, the route you choose along the towpath is therefore what matters. The canal offers a different focus from the churches and collections: here, the emphasis is on possible routes and the interplay of architecture and landscape.

Regional cuisine and the Fiesta del Esquileo

Lechazo Churro with D.O. is considered an outstanding product of Paredes De Nava’s cuisine. There is also a well-established tradition of Pijillo, a dish made from the offal, trotters and blood of milk-fed lamb. The local culinary tradition thus includes both a product with D.O. status and a dish with clearly specified ingredients.

Since 2008, Paredes De Nava has held the Fiesta del Esquileo in remembrance of the brotherhood’s former traditions. If you would like to plan your trip around the festival, check the dates for the relevant edition in advance.

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