The most beautiful tourist places in Valladolid
The city of Valladolid is one of the historical cities in Spain, a city located in central Spain, and is the capital of the province of Valladolid and Castile, and Leon. Which shows an ancient past that indicates its glory and includes some unfinished monuments such as the Cathedral of Santa Maria La Antigua, Plaza Mayor, and other places and tourist destinations in Valladolid, and in the following, “Madam” presents to you the most prominent of these places.
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Plaza Mayor de Valladolid
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Plaza Mayor de Valladolid |
The Plaza Mayor in Valladolid is one of the oldest squares in all of Spain, known since 1300, and after a massive city-wide fire it was designed again in the 15th century and is the current design to this day with the addition of lanes, restaurants, and shops to the buildings facing the square.
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Corridors and restaurants have been added to the buildings facing the Plaza Mayor of Valladolid |
Iglesia de San Pablo
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Iglesia de San Pablo |
The Cathedral of San Pablo is one of the landmarks of the city of Valladolid. It was built between 1445 and 1468 and was expanded and renovated until 1616. It is distinguished by its striking exterior architecture. The cathedral witnessed several historical events such as the baptism of Kings Philip II and Philip IV of Spain.
University of Valladolid (UVA)
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Historic University of Valladolid (UVA) |
Despite being a Spanish public university, being one of the oldest universities in the world made it an essential symbol of the city of Valladolid, where the university was established in the thirteenth century AD.
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The University of Valladolid is one of the oldest universities in the world |
The Palacio de Santa Cruz
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Santa Cruz Palace in Valladolid - Photo courtesy of Tripadvisor |
It is one of the oldest palaces in Spain and it dates back to the early Renaissance, and historical sources indicate that it is the first building in Spain designed in the Renaissance style, and the palace is characterized by beautiful architecture as it consists of three floors with wonderfully detailed monuments.
Casa de Cervantes Museum
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Pete Cervantes Museum, Valladolid - Photo courtesy of Tripadvisor |
This museum is the private home where the famous writer Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra has lived for years and is Spain's most cultural figure, best known for his Don Que Joti which is considered the world's first modern novel.
Museo Nacional de Escultura
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National Sculpture Museum of Valladolid - Photo courtesy of Tripadvisor |
The National Sculpture Museum of Valladolid has an impressive collection of sculptures from the Middle Ages to the late 19th century, but the museum building itself is a dazzling work of art as well.
Church of Saint Mary the Ancient
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Cathedral of Santa Maria La Antigua in Valladolid |
Although it has been around for nearly a thousand years, it looks new, and the official Roman bell tower of the 12th-century church is Valladolid's most famous tourist attraction as it is the only part of the original design still standing.
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The Roman bell tower of the cathedral is one of the most famous tourist attractions of Valladolid |
Mota Fortress
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La Mota Castle in Valladolid |
La Mota Castle is considered one of the most prominent and largest archaeological castles in Spain and one of the most beautiful castles in the world. The castle was used as a prison during the sixteenth century and sometimes as a home for Queen Isabella of Castile. Among the most prominent tourist attractions in Spain in general and Valladolid in particular.
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La Mota Castle is one of the most prominent ancient castles in Spain |
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