At Easter La Olmeda is so close... and what is more with several cultural activities.

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la olmeda en semana santa 2022 con un sinfín de actividades
Enjoy the magnificent archeological site at Pedrosa de la Vega with several cultural activities at Easter.

 

LA OLMEDA AND ITS MUSEUM:

La Olmeda opens from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m (mondays closed). The museum will be opened from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m (mondays closed). Guided visits to the archaeological site must have been  arranged previosly by calling 979 119 997. In addition to that, at easter you can enjoy the following cultural activities organized by the Cultural Service of  Diputación de Palencia:

 

The Roman Villa La Olmeda in Pedrosa de la Vega and the La Olmeda Museum in Saldaña will be opened during Easter 2022 from Tuesday to Sunday.

  • April 14th at 12:30 p.m. - BORTZIRI DUO CONCERT: "A walk from opera to jazz", with Roberto Casado and Ana Sarobe. 
  • April 15th at 12:30 p.m. - ILLARGIUM DUO CONCERT: "The Silk Road and Spices", by Roberto Casado and Sergio Larrión. 

  • April 16th - HISTORICAL CALLIGRAPHY WORKSHOP, suitable for all audiences from the age of 12: "The uncial letters. Roman calligraphy". It will take place in two sessions, morning or afternoon. Inscription required. 

All activities are free with the entrance to the villa, according to the corresponding rate. For the concerts, prior reservation is not necessary. The limited capacity will be filled in order of arrival.

For the historical calligraphy workshop, prior registration is mandatory through the registration form that can be completed on the La Olmeda website.

LA TEJADA:

On the other hand, the archaeological site of La Tejada in Quintanilla de la Cueza has been open to the public for visits since March 4. Until June 14 open Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Extraordinarily, during the upcoming Holy Week, La Tejada opens to the public from Thursday the 14th to Sunday the 17th of April, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

ACTIVITIES IN APRIL:

The last news does not end at Easter. La Olmeda is about to present to the public the complete program of Roman Culture 2022, organized by the Provincial Institution. Besides during the month of April  at the archaeological site of La Olmeda  the following activities will take place:

  • APRIL 21st - CONCERT - ABRAHAM CUPEIRO TRIO. "The Forgotten Sounds – Os Sons Esquecidos". Villa Romana La Olmeda, 12:30 p.m. Free access with La Olmeda ticket until full capacity is reached.

  • .APRIL 23rd -  READING IN LATIN IN LA OLMEDA - WE READ THE CLASSICS. Legere: aurea dicta - Reading, writing and quoting the Classics. Villa Romana La Olmeda, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Mandatory registration. Free activity with the entrance of the villa according to the corresponding rate. For all audiences.
  • APRIL 30th  - HISTORICAL CALLIGRAPHY WORKSHOP. Round Calligraphy. Villa Romana La Olmeda, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. To participate in the workshop, prior registration is mandatory. Free registration with the entrance of the villa according to the corresponding rate. Activity directed by the calligrapher Ricardo Vicente Placed. Limited places, suitable for all audiences from 12 years.

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