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Valladolid The guide was updated: 2022-12-09

Valladolid breathes history. This is the place where King Felipe II was born, the Catholic Monarchs Ferdinand and Isabel were married, and Christopher Columbus died. This was once the capital of Spain, and although it has lost this title, it's still the principal city of Castilla y Leon, the land of castles from which the word ‘Castilian’ is derived.
Today, Valladolid is a bustling university city that thrives on its manufacturing industries. It is a down-to-earth, lively place that blends the old with the energetic new.

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Population:	Approximately 300.000
Currency:	Euro (EUR) €1 = 100 cents
Search Accommodation:	Hotels »
Emergency numbers:	Emergency: 112
Newspapers:	Gente en Valladolid
Opening hours:	Shops are generally open from 09.00/10.00 to 14.00 and from 17.00/17.30 to 20.00/20.30. Most shops are not open on Saturday afternoons (except for large department stores) or on Sundays. Banks are generally open from 08.30 to 14.30 from Monday to Friday.
Tourist information:	Oficina de Información Turística de Valladolid Pabellón de Cristal Acera de Recoletos s/n 47004 Valladolid (Castile-Leon) informacion@valladolidturismo.com Tel.:+34 983219310

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Valladolid offers a wide range of activities like theatres, historical sites, and many top museums. You may go look for beautiful and popular sites such as Plaza Mayor and Plaza de San Pablo, the Museo Nacional de Escultura, and the Museo del Arte Contemporaneo Español. There is so much to see and learn in this city, which has had such a huge impact on the history of Spain and the American continent! Tip: If you have never heard of the decisive Valladolid Controversy, consider reading up before your visit to better understand the city's complicated history.

Plaza Mayor

Plaza Mayor

Plaza Mayor is the main square of Valladolid and an unmissable sight. Flanked by vibrant red buildings, this glorious old square is located in the very heart of the city. In the summer, many outdoor activities take place making it the perfect spot for a coffee break with a nice view, notably on the Town Hall.

Academy Of Cavalry

Academy Of Cavalry

The Academy Of Cavalry is a beautiful building in the heart of Valladolid. This museum is located in the splendid building of the Academia del Arma. You can rarely visit the inside, but the outside is worth having a look with its impressive facade and fountains.

Museo Nacional de Escultura

Museo Nacional de Escultura

The National Museum - Museo Nacional de Escultura - is located right in the heart of Valladolid and it boasts a brilliant display of poly-chrome wood with the sculpture of the Spanish Renaissance. The museum is widely renowned for its high quality sculptures and historical exhibitions.

Plaza de San Pablo

Plaza de San Pablo

The Plaza de San Pablo is among the most important historical sights of Valladolid. Felipe II was born in the Palacio de Pimentel on the Plaza de San Pablo in 1527, and as testimony, a fabulous tiled mural relates the life of the king and the history of sixteenth-century Valladolid. In the square is also the magnificent Iglesia de San Pablo located.

Museo Oriental

Museo Oriental

The Museo Oriental offers a collection of exquisite examples of Chinese, Japanese and Filipino art, gathered during four centuries of Spanish missionary exploration. This museum is located in the Royal College of Augustinian Fathershe, built in 1759.

Museo Casa Natal de Cervantes

Museo Casa Natal de Cervantes

The Casa-Museo de Cervantes is where Cervantes lived from 1603 to 1606, in what was then an unfashionable and malodorous district of Valladolid. It was then redecorated with more modern tastes and now hosts regular exhibitions related to Cervantes, the famous author of Don Quichote.

Santa Maria la Antigua

Santa Maria la Antigua

Santa Maria la Antigua - in English Church of Saint Mary the Ancient - was founded in 1095 but there are no remains of the original structure. The oldest surviving part is from the 12th-century. This symbolic church has four floors and is located in the heart of Valladolid.

El Museo Patio Herreriano

El Museo Patio Herreriano

This museum exhibits pieces of contemporary art from 1918 to the present day and is located in the cloisters of the Monasterio de San Benito. Make sure to stop by the book and souvenir shop.

Teatro Calderón

Teatro Calderón

The Teatro Calderón, named after the playwright Pedro Calderón de la Barca, is Valladolid’s main theatre and concert hall. It has a lively programme of plays, jazz, opera and flamenco. It also hosts Seminci, the Semana Internacional de Cine de Valladolid (the International Film Festival of Valladolid).

Museo de Valladolid

Museo de Valladolid

Just a few steps away from the river Rio Pisuerga, stop by Museo de Valladolid, one of the historic sites of the city. Divided into two sections, this museum features archaeological pieces of Valladolid as well as fine arts, including painting, sculpture, furniture and tapestries.

Campo Grande

Campo Grande

This is the place in Valladolid to kick back and relax at any time of the day. This large and green park located in the city centre is a delightful place to stroll among the peacocks and red squirrels, or kick back with an ice cream and watch the locals at leisure.

Centro Cultural Miguel Delibes

Centro Cultural Miguel Delibes

This beautifully designed concert hall opened its doors in 2007 and holds up to 2,000 people. Here you can enjoy an evening of top-notch musicals, plays, shows and concerts (check their website for programs). It also boasts one of the best and most modern restaurants in town.

Museo Provincial del Vino, Peñafiel

Museo Provincial del Vino, Peñafiel

One of Spain’s major wine producing regions is found in the area around Valladolid. Most of the actual bodegas don’t admit visitors, so this museum, which offers wine-tasting, guided tours, winery visits, is a good alternative. It is located in Peñafiel´s wonderful old castle.

City Bike Day Tour

City Bike Day Tour

Borrow a bike and explore Valladolid. A professional guide will share their local knowledge of the city in an entertaining, dynamic and funny way. The tour lasts for three hours and takes place during the daytime, or why not choose "Valladolid by Night" tour to explore the city under the moonlight?

Columbus Monument

Columbus Monument

You will find the Columbus Monument just outside the train station on the corner of Paseo de Filipinos, where it was inaugurated in 1905. The sculptor of this beautiful monument was made by Antonio Susillo, of Seville. The statue commemorates the death of Columbus, which took place in Valladolid.

Estacion de tren del Campo Grande de Valladolid

Estacion de tren del Campo Grande de Valladolid

Valladolid's U shaped train station is an interesting piece of architecture, designed by French architect Enrique Grasset in the style of French eclecticism. The main facade, which is configured as a triumphal arch, is made of stone and its three large openings that serve as entrance doors are separated by pilasters.

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