Valladolid is a beautiful Spanish city rich in monuments. In the old town of Valladolid, we will see a lot of monuments, consisting of houses, palaces and characteristic buildings such as the cathedral, the Collegio of San Gregorio and the church of San Pablo.
The city boasts the University of Valladolid and enjoys a rich cultural life, supported by events such as the Seminci International Cinema Week and the International Festival of Theater and Street Art.
Valladolid is a province in the Autonomous Community of Castile and León, Spain. It borders the provinces of Ávila, Burgos, Palencia, Segovia, Salamanca, León and Zamora. The capital of the province is the city of Valladolid.
University of Valladolid – UVa
Valladolid, which is known for its unique student atmosphere. All thanks to one of the oldest schools in Spain. The University of Salamanca is the oldest university in Spain.
Casa Museo de Colón
Casa-Museo de Colón: House – Christopher Columbus Museum. The museum contains interactive exhibits as well as wonderful old maps that will give you an idea of Christopher Columbus’ expeditions to the Americas. It is a replica of the famous explorer’s house, located in Santo Domingo (now the Dominican Republic). The top floor describes Valladolid at the time of the great explorer (who died here in 1506).
Colegio de San Gregorio
Colegio de San Gregorio – A beautiful building that is a must-see. Currently, the building houses the Museo Nacional de Escultura (National Museum of Sculpture). There you can see one of the greatest collections of wooden religious sculpture in Europe.
Plaza Mayor de Valladolid
Plaza Mayor is the central square in the city of Valladolid, Spain. It is located just a few blocks from another famous square, Plaza Zorrilla. The Plaza Mayor houses the town hall and the headquarters of the Valladolid City Council. The square is a place for meetings and cultural events.
Plaza Zorrilla
Plaza de Zorrilla is another central square of Valladolid and is the starting point of one of the city’s main arteries: Paseo Zorrilla. In addition, four other main and most important streets of Valladolid converge on the square: Santiago Street, Miguel Íscar Street, Recoletos Sidewalk and María de Molina Street. From Plaza de Zorrilla you can get to Campo Grande Park.
Seminci International Film Festival
The Valladolid International Film Festival to disseminate and promote artistic films that contribute to the world. Semana Internacional de Cine de Valladolid, population. Seminci) – a prestigious international film festival, held every year since 1956 in the Spanish city of Valladolid in Castile and León.
