palma del rio
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PALMA DEL RIO
Palma del Río is a city situated in the south-west of Córdoba.
It has 21000 habitants and they are called “palmeños”
In Palma del Río you can see a lot of monuments like:
San Francisco´s ChurchAsunción´s ChurchPortocarrero PalaceWallsSta Clara’s ConventErmita de Bélen
SAN FRANCISCO’S CHURCH
It’s was built in the 17th century and 18th century.
Next to the church is the convent which nowadays is a spectacular hotel where you can have a relaxing stay.
ASUNCIÓN’S CHURCH
It’s the principal church in the city it is a baroque building which was built in the 18th century.It’s building of cultural interest.
PORTOCARRERO PALACE
It’s a palace built in the 17th century.In this palace was filmed the film of “Kingdom of heaven” directed by Ridley Scott
ERMITA DE BELÉN
It’s was built in 1600.It´s the place where is the
principal Virgin of Palma de Río called Virgin of Belén
In addition you can enjoy of a lot of parties and festivals like:
Carnival.Holly WeekFairs.Festival of theatre .Romería.
CARNIVAL
The carnival is celebrated in february.
Everybody go out with family and friends and they enjoy wearing differents customes and masks.
HOLLY WEEKIn the holly week
everyday you can see different processions and observe like the habitants trust in their images
FAIRSEverybody wait for this moment.There are two fairs one is
celebrated in May and another in August.
Both have a duration of 4 daysPeople drink wine,eat ham,and
dance sevillanas.
FESTIVAL OF THEATRE
It’s celebrated in the first week of july .
During this week you can enjoy of a lot of shows in theatre ,in the streets etc….
ROMERIA
It’s the last Sunday of August.People take the Virgin of Belén in
procession since the Ermita until the Asunción’s church and dance and sing “sevillanas” in the way
Then on september the 8th there is a party in honour of the Virgin and there are fireworks.
Where to stay:The principal hotels are:Hotel monasterio de San
Francisco.It’s next to San Francisco church.It’s a wonderful place where have a relaxing holidays.
It has 35 rooms with air conditioning, mini bar,satellite tv. Etc…
It has a big garden with swiming pool.
Also you can stay in Hotel Castillo,it´s situated in front of the theatre.
It has 67 confortable rooms wiht satellite tv,air conditioning,WIFI etc….
HOW TO ARRIVE:
You can arrive to the city from:Córdoba(56 km) and Seville(87)
by train and busSeville and Granada by planeMadrid (450 km) by train,bus and
plane.
Come and enjoy!!