Cristo Del Otero
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Cristo Del Otero - by Daniel Garcia Aparicio on Google
Description
The Cristo del Otero (Christ of the Knoll) is a 21m tall sculpture of Jesus Christ in the outskirts of Palencia, Spain. It was designed by Spanish sculptor Victorio Macho in 1931 in a style mixing Cubist and Art Deco elements. The sculpture is complemented by an Interpretation Center and a small museum on the life and works of the sculptor.
Access & Transport
The monument is 3km north of the centre of Palencia. There are very few parking spaces next to it so best to park a little before. The town itself is 50km north of Valladolid (30mins train ride) and 140km southeast of León (70mins train ride).
Instructions & Recommendations
The Interpretation Center is closed on Mondays and at lunch time
Environmental & Social
No carbon footprint.
Conclusion
Not worth a detour in our opinion but definitely go and take a look if you happen to be in Palencia. It is a 21m high sculpture and that's about it.
Key positive
Quite impressive visually
Key negative
Lacks historical background
Suitability
No restrictions
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
August 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 45m
est. visit time:0h 45m
Sunrise / early morningOk
MorningOk
Lunch timeOk
AfternoonOk
Sunset / eveningOk
Night – bef. midnightNo
Night – aft. midnightNo