{"id":5037,"date":"2016-05-23T18:55:50","date_gmt":"2016-05-23T17:55:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spanishinvalladolid.com\/en\/?page_id=5037"},"modified":"2021-03-09T10:54:52","modified_gmt":"2021-03-09T09:54:52","slug":"the-city-of-valladolid","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/spanishinvalladolid.com\/en\/the-city\/the-city-of-valladolid\/","title":{"rendered":"The city of Valladolid"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Valladolid is without doubt an ideal place to learn Spanish<\/strong>. It is a medium-sized city that is safe and offers a warm welcome and a friendly atmosphere in which to take a pleasant stroll.<\/p>\n

It is strategically located in the northern half of Spain. It is the capital of the region of Castilla y Le\u00f3n<\/strong> and currently plays a key role in development<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The city\u2019s history stretches back a thousand years and now boasts a rich historical heritage<\/strong>. The old part of the city preserves an interesting architectural ensemble comprising palaces, churches, squares, and emblematic buildings.<\/p>\n

Renowned as the birthplace of Spanish, the city of Valladolid\u00a0has been home to such prominent Spanish writers as Jos\u00e9 Zorrilla or Miguel Delibes.<\/p>\n

The University of Valladolid has over 27,000 students<\/strong> and forms a central part of the city\u2019s life, its university atmosphere bringing vitality and youth to its streets.<\/p>\n

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It is also a modern city<\/strong> with pedestrian streets, parks, and spacious shopping centers, and is an ideal place to enjoy cinema, concerts, and exhibitions.<\/p>\n

Taking a walk around the Plaza Mayor<\/a> or visiting the city\u2019s important museums are just some of the many activities Valladolid has to offer.<\/p>\n

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A visit to the National College of San Gregorio Museum <\/strong>is a must. It is one of the most important museums in Spain thanks to the original quality of its collection of sculpture, and the beauty of the 15th<\/sup> century building in which it is housed. The Patio Herreriano Museum of Contemporary Art <\/strong>houses a major collection of works tracing the development of the main artists and trends since the early 20th century.<\/p>\n

Other museums of interest are the Science Museum<\/strong>, devoted to the culture of science and offering visitors the chance to see, contemplate, and interact, the Oriental Museum,<\/strong> housing the largest collection of Chinese, Filipino, and Japanese art in Spain, the Cervantes House Museum, the Columbus House Museum, or the Zorrilla House Museum.<\/p>\n

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Any cultural trip around the city of Valladolid must include the route of the churches, visiting such churches as Santa Mar\u00eda de la Antigua<\/strong>, one of the symbols of the city, San Pablo<\/strong>, founded in the 13th century, San Miguel, and the magnificent church of San Benito<\/strong>.\u00a0Work on Valladolid Cathedral<\/strong> was begun in the 16th century by the famous renaissance architect Juan de Herrera.\u00a0The area surrounding the cathedral is full of pleasant street caf\u00e9s.<\/p>\n

The oldest and most emblematic park in the city is the Campo Grande,<\/strong> a large romantic garden area set in the very heart of the city and home to a wide variety of trees and birds, including its famous peacocks.<\/p>\n

The night route \u201cValladolid Rivers of Light<\/strong>\u201d covers a number of the city\u2019s areas, and offers an interesting illuminated trip around the city. The lighting from the streets, buildings, and monuments is projected forming a spectacular nightscape.<\/p>\n

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Another attraction is the tapas<\/strong>. You can get to know the city\u2019s tapas bars through Vallatapas<\/a> as well as the various tapas areas.<\/p>\n

The city is well communicated with the rest of Spain<\/strong> thanks to its extensive coach and train network. The high speed train can get you to Madrid in under an hour.<\/p>\n

Valladolid-Villanubla airport also gives you the chance to fly to a number of destinations both in Spain and Europe.<\/p>\n

These are just some of the many attractions the city has to offer. To see others, visit the Tourist Information Office<\/a> where you can discover many more possibilities.<\/p>\n

For further information, see:<\/p>\n

Valladolid Culture and Tourism<\/p>\n