Starting with the capitals of the nine provinces, they themselves are already a great route. In Burgos we can contemplate the magnificent Cathedral, one of the most beautiful in the world and has been recently restored. Your visit is essential exterior lighting at night, when right out of a dream … The Museum of Human Evolution, the Monasterio de las Huelgas de Burgos and the Castle are other sites of interest.
In Leon also must go to see the Cathedral, if the de Burgos is impressive on the outside, the windows of the de Leon makes a visit to the interior, especially when the sun shines, something unforgettable. In Leon also worth seeing the Parador, MUSAC (Museo de Arte Contemporaneo de Castilla y Leon), both for their presentations and for its modern architecture, the Basilica of San Isidoro and wall paintings, the Walls, the Palace The Boots … Turning to Palencia, besides its beautiful Cathedral also can visit the Puente Mayor or the Church of San Miguel. In Salamanca, we will meet the New Cathedral and the Old Cathedral, in addition to the Casa de las Conchas, the Puente Romano, the Plaza Mayor, the Museum of Art Nouveau and Art Deco and DA2 Museum, located in the old jail and avant-garde art exhibitions.



Valladolid we offer within the town itself a beautiful Plaza Mayor, the beautiful gardens of Campo Grande, the majestic cathedral and several museums including the National Museum of Sculpture Polychrome. In Soria include mostly Romanesque buildings as the church of Santo Domingo, the Cathedral of San Pedro and its cloister, the beautiful San Juan Arcos and the shrine of San Saturio, for its part, in Segovia, in addition to his famous and magnificent Roman aqueduct, we may also contemplate the XVI century Cathedral, the famous Alcazar and the curious Church of the Holy Cross and Templar style dodecagonal plant, whose interior aedicule esoteric and mysterious connotations. And Avila, our attention will be drawn from the beginning by the spectacular walls surrounding the old town, and then diverted to the magnificent Cathedral of Romanesque and Gothic styles, and to any of the many old churches that dot the city. And finally, we will direct our steps to Zamora, the city of Romanesque art par excellence. This town has a beautiful cathedral, a castle (Alcazar), Roman wall and numerous churches of this style, such as Santa Maria de Horta, San Claudio, Mary Magdalene and many more.



Of course, there are many more things to do in Castile and Leon out of their capital. In the province of Palencia we follow a wonderful Romanesque Route, passing through towns like Fromista and Carrion de los Condes, not to mention the testimony of Roman times as the town of La Olmeda and mosaics; also beautiful places like Castle Orbaneja also worth a visit. Leon has great natural beauty, good example of which is The mat and the Picos de Europa. For its part, in Burgos must visit sites such as the monastery of Santo Domingo de Silos or the complex karstic Guarena Eye, Natural Monument with buildings carved into the rock. The Sierra de Gredos Avila, with its impressive cirque Almanzor crowned by Pico, is a paradise for hikers and climbers, in the vicinity is located the beautiful Valley TiƩtar. And if it peaks, one should also mention the Black Lagoon and the Picos de Urbion in Soria. In Segovia we go to places as beautiful as Sepulveda and Pedraza, or make a voyage down the gorges of Duraton, while Valladolid is rigorous and curious Penafiel visit the Wine Museum, historic towns and famous sites such as Olmedo Castillo de la Mota. And if we are looking for spectacular nature then we expect Arribes del Duero, stunning landscape of canyons and picturesque villages lying between the provinces of Zamora and Salamanca

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