"Si estas buscando una ventana en el alma espanola, dirigete a Castilla y Leon."
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Vast plains, huge mountain peaks and evocative medieval towns and villages. With its lively student population, it inspired Disneyland's Sleeping Beauty castle and maybe it will inspire you to get your travels on here!
The Coat of Arms
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The arms are a combination of the arms of the two historical Kingdoms of Castile and Leon. The lion is a symbol for Leon, and the castle is a symbol for Castile.
Tourism
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Burgos Cathedral
It is a Catholic church dedicated to the Virgin Mary located in the Spanish city of Burgos. It can be one of the most beautiful places if you plan on sightseeing with its outstanding French Gothic patterns.
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Parador de Leon
On the banks of the Bernesga River, the old monastery of San Marcos has been converted into a luxurious parador hotel. This attraction has welcomed visitors since the 12th century. Pilgrims even stopped here! Its rich, delicate sculptures and landscapes inside will guarantee you a great time!
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Museo de Arte Contemporaneo Designed by architects Emilio Tunon and Luis Moreno. This stunning building offers exciting modern art, five galleries, a reception hall, educational workshop, library, and shopping area. The multicolored facade is reminiscent of the stain-glass windows of Leon's Cathedral. The museum is entirely dedicated to contemporary art. The museum aims to create an interactive experience. Inspiring visitors in the world of modern art. Climate
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The climate of Catilla y Leon varies from 32 degrees to 81 degrees and is rarely below 23 degrees or above 90 degrees making it perfectly in the middle, not too hot or cold. The best time to visit Castilla y Leon is in the month of August when temperatures go up to 81 and could drop to 56. Castilla y Leon experiences light rain making it very comfortable weather.
Castilla y Leon's Flag
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Castilla y Leon is divided into nine provinces
1. Avila 2. Burgos 3. Leon 4. Palencia 5. Salamanca 6. Segovia 7. Soria 8. Valladolid 9. Zamora
Some of its provinces are very well known for many things.
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Salamanca
Salamanca, other wise known as "The Golden City" is located in Castilla y Leon. It is by far one of the best places to visit because of its main square. At night the main square lights up with its golden lights. It is always crowded with tourist and citizens who love seeing the life it brings to the city.
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Valladolid
Valladolid is the capital of Castilla y Leon. It holds a general place where people can tour. La Plaza Mayor of Valladolid, which is shown in the picture above, is the first great plaza in Spain. It was a big space intended for the use as a market and as a backdrop to the public celebrations.
Sports
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There are many options for the practice of sports in this region. In the winter you can ski in the mountains. In the summer there are great natural zones and parks. The mountains of Castilla y Leon provide an ideal setting for such sports as trekking, bicycle, and horseback touring, rafting and even climbing. It offers many opportunities for shooting and fishing. There are also good golf courses and ground for sports such as skittles and copa.
Castilla y Leon is famous for their Delicious brick oven pizza. Some pizzerias may even give lessons on how to cook them.
This dessert Leche Frita can be found on the menu in almost all of the restaurants. This dessert is famous for its sweet and almond flavored taste. You will fall in love with it along with everyone else who has tasted this.
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This is the most famous dessert in castilla y leon called the Yemas de Avila.
These sugared and floured egg yolks are crumbly, soft, sticky and sweet This may sound terrible at first but when you try it you will be surprised that it tastes similar to a powdered doughnut!
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"Si estas buscando una ventana en el alma espanola, dirigete a Castilla y Leon."
Vast plains, huge mountain peaks and evocative medieval towns and villages. With its lively student population, it inspired Disneyland's Sleeping Beauty castle and maybe it will inspire you to get your travels on here!
The Coat of Arms
The arms are a combination of the arms of the two historical Kingdoms of Castile and Leon. The lion is a symbol for Leon, and the castle is a symbol for Castile.
Tourism
Burgos Cathedral
It is a Catholic church dedicated to the Virgin Mary located in the Spanish city of Burgos. It can be one of the most beautiful places if you plan on sightseeing with its outstanding French Gothic patterns.
Parador de Leon
On the banks of the Bernesga River, the old monastery of San Marcos has been converted into a luxurious parador hotel. This attraction has welcomed visitors since the 12th century. Pilgrims even stopped here! Its rich, delicate sculptures and landscapes inside will guarantee you a great time!Designed by architects Emilio Tunon and Luis Moreno. This stunning building offers exciting modern art, five galleries, a reception hall, educational workshop, library, and shopping area. The multicolored facade is reminiscent of the stain-glass windows of Leon's Cathedral. The museum is entirely dedicated to contemporary art. The museum aims to create an interactive experience. Inspiring visitors in the world of modern art.
Climate
The climate of Catilla y Leon varies from 32 degrees to 81 degrees and is rarely below 23 degrees or above 90 degrees making it perfectly in the middle, not too hot or cold. The best time to visit Castilla y Leon is in the month of August when temperatures go up to 81 and could drop to 56. Castilla y Leon experiences light rain making it very comfortable weather.
Castilla y Leon's Flag
Castilla y Leon is divided into nine provinces
1. Avila
2. Burgos
3. Leon
4. Palencia
5. Salamanca
6. Segovia
7. Soria
8. Valladolid
9. Zamora
Some of its provinces are very well known for many things.
Salamanca
Salamanca, other wise known as "The Golden City" is located in Castilla y Leon. It is by far one of the best places to visit because of its main square. At night the main square lights up with its golden lights. It is always crowded with tourist and citizens who love seeing the life it brings to the city.
Valladolid
Valladolid is the capital of Castilla y Leon. It holds a general place where people can tour. La Plaza Mayor of Valladolid, which is shown in the picture above, is the first great plaza in Spain. It was a big space intended for the use as a market and as a backdrop to the public celebrations.
Sports
There are many options for the practice of sports in this region. In the winter you can ski in the mountains. In the summer there are great natural zones and parks. The mountains of Castilla y Leon provide an ideal setting for such sports as trekking, bicycle, and horseback touring, rafting and even climbing. It offers many opportunities for shooting and fishing. There are also good golf courses and ground for sports such as skittles and copa.
Castilla y Leon is famous for their Delicious brick oven pizza. Some pizzerias may even give lessons on how to cook them.
This is the most famous dessert in castilla y leon called the Yemas de Avila.
These sugared and floured egg yolks are crumbly, soft, sticky and sweet
This may sound terrible at first but when you try it you will be surprised that it tastes similar to a powdered doughnut!