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Castile and Leon

Castilla y León is the largest autonomous community in Spain. It is located in the northwest of the Iberian Peninsula and made up of nine provinces: Ávila, Burgos, León, Palencia, Salamanca, Segovia, Soria, Valladolid and Zamora.

León, Zamora and Salamanca formed the so-called Kingdom of León while the rest formed part of the so-called Old Castile, along with La Rioja and Cantabria. Interestingly, Castilla y León has not declared any capital in its statute of autonomy.

Castilla y León has lays claim to eleven differnt UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the medieval cities of Ávila, Salamanca and Segovia, the archaeological sites of Siega Verde (Salamanca) and the Sierra de Atapuerca (Burgos ), the Cuesta Fría and Canal de Asotín beech forests in León and the Riaza beech forest in Segovia, the natural monument of Las Médulas in León, the Camino Frances de Santiago and Burgos Cathedral.

In addition, this autonomous community has more than 300 castles, more than 400 museums and 23,000 archaeological sites. The traditional gastronomy of Castilla y León is another of its strong points, along with its wine, which has 17 separate designations of origin, including Ribera del Duero, Rueda and Toro, among others, and is also the Spanish region with the most certified wine routes where you can sample the Wines.

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Mediaeval route. 5 days in Toledo, Ávila, Salamanca and Segovia

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What to see in Castile and Leon?

Aqueduct of Segovia

The Segovia Aqueduct is a Roman aqueduct dating from the 2nd century AD. Although the exact date is not known, it is believed to be from the time of the Flavians (after 112 AD). Its excellent state of conservation and its construction made with granite ashlars without mortar between them is striking. and somewhat surprising considering that it has 20,400 stone blocks and 167 arches. This demonstrates the magnificent work of engineering, the force is distributed in such a way that it achieves a perfect balance that has been maintained for almost two millennia. Its maximum height is 28.10 meters and its route begins at the Palacio de la Granja until it reaches the El Caserón cistern. This impressive Roman feat of civil engineering had the function of bringing water from the Sierra to the city and has become an emblem of the city.

Canaleja Viewpoint

Viewpoint of Segovia located on Calle Real with spectacular views of the mountain of the Dead Woman and the San Millán neighborhood.

House of Peaks

Building located in the city of Segovia that owes its name to its facade full of diamond-shaped points (peaks) that stand out in an orderly manner. Legend has it that under these 360 peaks there is a hidden treasure. It was built in the 15th century by Juan de la Hoz as a mansion for Pedro López de Ayala and his family. Currently and since 1977, it is the headquarters of the School of Applied Arts of Segovia.

Medina del Campo Square

The Plaza del Medina del Campo de Segovia is also known as the Plaza de las Sirenas due to the sculptures that are found in it which have nothing to do with the sirens that we are used to seeing in fairy tales. Rather these sirens are a mix of the body of a lion and a woman with a crown and veil, more similar to a sphinx. You will also find In the statue of Juan Bravo, a politician, military man and alderman of Segovia in the 15th century.

Tower of Lozoya

The Tower located in the Plazuela de San Martín in the city of Segovia. This defensive house was built in the 14th century and was modified into a Renaissance palace in the 17th century. It is currently used as an exhibition hall.

Church of San Martin

The church has been declared an Asset of Cultural Interest and is located in the Plazuela de San Martín, next to the Plaza de Medina del Campo where the statue of Juan Bravo and the Torreón de Lozoya stand. The church of San Martín is Romanesque in style and has three naves with three bays each, a transept with a brick dome and three apses, as well as a huge brick bell tower. The most outstanding feature is undoubtedly its exterior, where we find various sculptures representing different mythical scenes of Christianity, including the Nativity.

Juan Bravo Theater

The Juan Bravo theater is located in the Plaza Mayor of Segovia, next to the Town Hall. It stands out for its unusual pink facade.

Alcazar of Segovia

The Alcázar of Segovia is a medieval fortress where the Castilian court was based for centuries. It dates from the 12th century, although it is thought that it may have been built much earlier, during Roman times, since the granite is the same as that used in the Segovian aqueduct. It looks like a fairy tale castle and is a symbol of the city. Currently you can visit its interior and discover the medieval palace and its different rooms, the museum and the Tower of Juan II. The castle also has two courtyards: the Clock Courtyard and the Arms Courtyard.

Views from the Mirador de la Pradera de San Marcos, Segovia.

Viewpoint of the Pradera de San Marcos

The Mirador de la Pradera de San Marcos is located in Segovia. From its green meadow you can appreciate the magnificent views of the imposing Alcázar of Segovia.

Cathedral of Segovia

Segovia Cathedral, built between the 16th and 18th centuries, is one of the latest Gothic cathedrals in Spain and Europe. Its full name is Santa Iglesia Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción y de San Frutos and it is located in the Plaza Mayor . Its slender structure consists of 3 naves in the shape of a Latin cross, it is 33 meters high, 50 meters wide and 105 meters long. It stands out for its apse and its interior ambulatory but, above all, for its tower.

Cathedrals of Salamanca

The Old Cathedral was built between the twelfth and thirteenth centuries but underwent a major reform in the seventeenth century. Romanesque style with transitional arches to Gothic, this basilica with three naves is dedicated to Santa María de la Sede and has a Latin cross plan. Annexed to the Old Cathedral, it was inaugurated in 1733. It was ordered to be built in 1513 with the collaboration of the Catholic Monarchs, so its style is mostly late Gothic. The New Cathedral stands out for the Portada de Ramos where you can find the famous astronaut in 1993. You can access the Towers of the Cathedral, from the leronimus exhibition, here it is possible to walk through the terraces that overlook the interior of the temple and admire the views of the city.

University of Salamanca

The University of Salamanca is a building with more than 800 years of history. Its façade is the main attraction for tourists who come to find the famous little frog of the university. This public university was the first university in Spain and is one of the oldest in the world. Its creator was Alfonso IX de León who in 1218, being an illustrious man ahead of his time, wanted to have a higher education center in his kingdom. The University of Salamanca was, together with those of Paris, Oxford and Bologna, one of the first European universities. Currently, it is still active and full of students. It is the only university in Spain that has managed to remain open after so many centuries. It is the university that gives Salamanca its zest for life, the culture of student life permeates throughout the city.