The capital of Valladolid province in the Castile-Leon region,
Valladolid is a medium-sized city of around 320,000 inhabitants
two hours to Madrid’s northwest. The city’s nucleus consists of
a historic district, while its focus on industry over tourism
has shaped Valladolid’s present-day modern appearance. The city
is characterized by an intense cultural life that has always
been closely tied to its university. Along with the advantages
of modernity, Valladolid offers a significant cultural legacy of
monuments, museums, gastronomy and history. The heart of
Valladolid’s old quarters is the 13th century main square (Plaza
Mayor). Numerous historical buildings such as the Royal Palace,
City Hall and the city’s museum surround the square, which
stands as a fine example of Spanish Baroque art and is said to
be the first main square of its kind in Spain (the famous city
squares in Madrid and Salamanca used Valladolid’s Plaza Mayor as
a model). Culturally speaking, Valladolid truly comes alive in
April during Holy W