Visit The Spectacular Castilla And Leon
A beautiful region
Castilla and Leon is the largest region in the entire country of Spain and in the entirety of Europe. Castilla and Leon consists of a very wide plain, but the plain is surrounded by mountain ranges which create a very spectacular landscape. The two separate regions of Leon and Castilla la Vieja became one in 1983, forming the large province that exists today.
The most important aspect regarding the two provinces is that they had a very large part to play in the history of medieval Spain. This is the reason why the elements of medieval Spain are felt in every single part of the region and in everything that forms it.
The buildings, the cities, the streets, even the people and the atmosphere seem to take you back to the medieval era. The monasteries, the castles and the cathedrals show the influences of medieval times, so when you visit the region you will be impressed by its unique air.
The historical and cultural heritage of the region is a very rich one and this is one of the main reasons why millions of tourists from all corners of the world decide to visit it every year. However, there are a few more attractions that make Castilla and Leon such a desirable vacation spot in Spain. The food is absolutely delicious, so make sure that when you visit the province you taste the lamb dishes. The natural parks are the unspoiled spots of the region, places where tourists who love nature can spend pleasant days surrounded by the local flora and fauna.
The main cities of the region
Salamanca is renowned for having the oldest university in Europe, while Segovia stands out due to the spectacular aqueducts built in the Roman Era which have survived to this day. Burgos is definitely worth visiting because it is home to one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture in Spain, specifically its cathedral.
Leon is famous for the San Isidoro Church which has some outstanding Romanesque frescoes, while Zamora is popular for its fantastic Romanesque churches. Valladolid has a spectacular museum designated for the display of sculpture, while Palencia has as a major attraction a wonderful archaeological museum. You have to visit the region in order to truly experience its beauty and its spectacular cultural and historical heritage. Your holiday will be a memorable one.