Travel guide: what to do and see in Valladolid

Valladolid, the former capital of Spain, is a city rich in history and culture. Its Plaza Mayor is one of the first regular squares in Europe and the heart of social life. The Cathedral, unfinished, was designed by Juan de Herrera.
The National Sculpture Museum, located in the Colegio de San Gregorio, houses an important collection of sacred art. The Casa de Cervantes, where the author of Don Quixote lived, is now a museum.
As for its green spaces, the Campo Grande, the main park of the city, offers a green oasis with peacocks. The Pasaje Gutiérrez, a 19th-century shopping arcade, is an example of iron and glass architecture.
Valladolid's gastronomy stands out for its roast lamb and wines from the Ribera del Duero region. And of course, Holy Week in Valladolid, declared of International Tourist Interest, is famous for its processions.
Valladolid combines Castilian history, culture, and gastronomy, offering an authentic experience in the heart of Spain.

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