Things to see and do Castile And Léon

Set in the sumptuous building of the old San Gregorio college (th century), the museum houses unique collections in Europe. The huge stone altarpiece that spans the portal, pure masterpiece of the isabélin style, is worth travelling alone. Inside, the decorative richness of the cloister dazzled its refinement. The collections presented constitute the widest range of polychrome wood religious sculptures in the th, th, and th centuries.

Very efficient reception, complete list of hotels, maps, brochures on monuments, all with a smile.

Documentation on Valladolid and its province.

This Plaza Mayor has existed since 1461, but it took its present form in 1532, when the church of Saint-Michel (at that time the square was called Plaza San Miguel in reference to the church), which was in the centre, collapsed and had to be rebuilt on one side. All around the square, the granite town hall (1610), the Juan Bravo theatre (1917), and in the centre a music kiosk where concerts are regularly held. This is also where you will find the tourism office, very professional and well documented.

Built in the late th century in a neo-classical style, this monastery occupied by the religious nuns of Cistercian order houses an interesting museum of sacred art. Examples of this include the youth paintings of Goya and his brother-in-law Francisco Bayeu.

Located in the banker Fabio Nelli's Renaissance palace. The beautiful pink building houses numerous archeological samples from the Paleolithic, Roman, Wisigothic deposits of the province. Also a fine art section, with some collections of religious paintings from the xive, xve and sixteenth centuries.

Insolite, with his collection of objects brought back by the Augustins missionaries since 1565.

A th century manor house. Struck by a legend that said it haunted, the house of the Dead remained uninhabited for a long time. It owes its name to the almost graceful death heads which adorn its facade among other medallions.

There are guided tours in 4 x 4.

Visible from afar because of its 50 m tall tower, which was destroyed by lightning and rebuilt in 1896.

Segovia had 30 Romanesque churches, but still 18. Don't angoissez if you don't see them all.

A pretty bodega.

Segovia, a thousand-year-old town, offers visitors a journey through history. Its Romanesque architectural ensemble is one of the most impressive in Europe, including the famous Aqueduct, a grandiose symbol left by the Romans in Hispania. Perched on a hill, the Alcázar, a fairytale castle, dominates the town, offering panoramic views of the Eresma and Clamores rivers. Segovia's historic center, protected by ramparts and fortified towers, is a veritable gem of stone. The Roman Aqueduct, a two-thousand-year-old monument, is the symbol of the city and of Western culture. The city was also awarded the title of World Heritage City in 1985, thanks to the perfect preservation of its medieval structure. Visitors can enjoy Segovia's architectural beauty by visiting its many monuments and strolling through its picturesque streets.

Segovia, a city rich in history near Madrid, offers many tourist attractions. Segovia's Plaza Mayor, located in the city's historic center, is a must-see. Here you can admire traditional Spanish architecture and enjoy the lively atmosphere of the square. Don't hesitate to visit the tourist office for brochures and advice on planning your visit to Segovia.

There were Romanesque frescoes depicting Christ, Revelation and episodes of Passion.

The frescoes of the façade of this Romanesque church, like those of the churches Saint-Nicolas and Saint-Clement, are remarkable.

Overlooking the river Tormes and the old bridge, this fortress of the th century rises on the location of an ancient Castro (fortified village) destroyed by the Romans. Used as a municipal cemetery in the second half of the th century, it now serves as a framework for cultural events.

This Gothic-style church consists of three neves with beautiful vaults on the crossheads of the xivth century, which invite to raise their eyes to the sky. It retains a superb baroque retable of the seventeenth century, as well as a xviiith century organ. The capital hall houses the collections of the parish museum.

207 km of canal and 49 locks were built to take to the sea the cereals produced in the fields of Castile. It took almost a hundred years to build it (1753-1849) and after a century of navigation, transportation ceased in 1959. Today, roads and train have replaced it and the water of the canal is used for the irrigation of crops. But the slipway where the mules fired the barges is still there. It is a cool and quiet place for walks to old mills and small villages. From the Herrera de Pisuerga pier you can take boat walks on the canal to observe flora and fauna.

Walks on the canals of Castile on a small boat. The boat was moored at the San Andrés dam level.