laura bravo martin

Four of us visited with a guide. Monica, our guide, was wonderful and very attentive to all our questions. The place itself is beautiful, and there are interesting things and exhibits that can only be seen in this museum. A 10 out of 10!

Beatriz Onecha

A great experience!! We loved it. I have to say we went without a reservation and arrived 20 minutes before the guided tour. The group was very full, so we had to do a self-guided tour. This meant seeing it quickly, but we still took a chance. They finally let us stay for the guided tour, and it's totally worth it to visit with the guide!! She explained everything brilliantly, and the place is special. 💯 💯 Recommended!!

Jose Ignacio Gª Allende

Very interesting but it is advisable to arrange a guided tour.

Chengcheng Li

A Hidden Gem Fusing Medieval Majesty and Astronomy!!!🪐 What a stunning surprise! The guided tour at San Pedro Cultural exceeded all expectations. Housed in a beautifully restored 12th-century Romanesque church, this site has been brilliantly transformed into an interactive astronomical museum. From the moment you enter, the fusion of historic ruins with cutting-edge science is simply mesmerizing. The highlights are many: marvel at the Foucault pendulum demonstrating the Earth's rotation, follow the meridian line tracing the sun’s journey throughout the year, and gaze at the recreated firmament adorning the vaulted ceiling. The guided explanations are outstanding—not only do they bring the building’s past to life, but they also make complex astronomical concepts accessible and fascinating for all ages. What truly makes this visit special are the unique touches: you can see an actual piece of the LISA Pathfinder satellite, generously donated by the European Space Agency, and observe astronomical phenomena explained hands-on. The light beam slicing across the meridian marks zodiac signs and solstices—a demonstration that alone is worth the visit if you can catch it. Perfect for families, friends, or solo explorers interested in science, culture, or just memorable experiences. The staff are passionate and make everyone feel welcome (even well-behaved dogs are allowed!). Becerril de Campos itself is charming, offering more to explore before or after your tour. San Pedro Cultural is a must-visit for anyone traveling through Palencia—a true celebration of history and humanity’s quest to understand the cosmos. Don't miss the guided tour; it makes all the difference!

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Racso Depablos

Let's start by saying that the place is beautiful and educational. Not only that, but they also have Mónica, who clearly loves her job because she explained everything to us in a detailed and friendly way.

Maite

Spectacular! What a fantastic resource Becerril has! Don't miss it if you have the chance. I found it very interesting, and the guide's explanations were very thorough. It was a very enjoyable visit. Thank you. Adult admission is €5 and advance booking is required. They also offer activities for schools, from a visit to San Pedro Cultural (€3/student) to the option of combining it with a scavenger hunt through the town (€5/student).

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Teresa López

We were eager to go see it, and it was a great experience. I recommend a guided tour, as the explanations about the stars and other aspects of the church and the town are well worth it. I really liked the idea of ​​the planets displayed in the town to scale. I highly recommend visiting the town. Its beautiful town hall and the interesting houses with their columns are all worthwhile.

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Ana Teresa Gomez

We loved it 😍. It's a church converted into an astronomical museum. I was fascinated by the guided tour; he explained everything, even why the sun moved on his paper. I highly recommend it and it's an unforgettable visit.

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plaza fernandez

We loved the visit despite the unlucky weather: a day of dense fog, so we couldn't see the sun at the meridian. But we'll be back soon because those of us who aren't well-versed in astronomy miss out on a lot of the information the guide provided. By the way, she explained everything wonderfully and made the visit very enjoyable. I highly recommend San Pedro, as well as the entire town. The locals are super friendly and welcoming.

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Maite

A very interesting and entertaining guided tour. You learn a lot in a very engaging way. It was very exciting to see how a ruined church has been transformed into a museum and to learn the story behind this project. If you're in Palencia or the surrounding area, a visit here is a must. I recommend the guided tour, but you can easily do it on your own.

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Astrid Klingenberg

Visitando hoy con toda la familia de Alemania y Canadá este centro cultural. It was marvellous and we learned a lot. We will come back again for sure. Next Saturday we will join a concert there. We expect again a nice and beautiful night.

Pablo Sanjo

Very good attention even with a pandemic going on. Interesting and didactic. Dog-friendly

Lidiia Sergeeva

A beautiful museum!

David Lobo

Made in Palencia

David Mato

Excellent tour guide and a fantastic church/museum.

Imprescindible visitar San Pedro Cultural, que se encuentra en una Iglesia rehabilitada, en la cual se incluye una actividad que nos acerca al conocimiento de nuestro universo, con especial dedicación a los movimientos del Sol, material astronómico y astrológico y un sin fin de sensaciones que no se pueden dejar de experimentar.

Xanti Larrañaga

If you like astronomy and are in Palencia this small museum deserves a visit. It holds a few historical astronomical and scientific instruments, a meteorite, samples of actual satellite instrumentation, but the main feature is a meridian line. Visit this museum at solar noon in a sunny day and wait for the magic!

Mark Auchincloss

The entrance porch is from the Roman period (12th Century). There's a sundial to side elevation. Nice interactive video about local tourism & displays/exhibits about the stars/planetary movement/astronomy. The staff at Tourist Office are really helpful. The Guided Tour which is normally 3€ per person is recommended.