House of Spanish writer Miguel de Cervantes
One of the most fascinating things to do in Valladolid is visiting the centuries old house of Spanish writer Miguel de Cervantes, who wrote Spain's most famous work of literature: Don Quijote.Museo de Esculturas
The best cultural thing that Valladolid has is the polychrome wood museum Museo de Escultura. Some of the sculptures are used during the Easter holidays when Valladolid becomes a famous city because of its religious traditions. You cannot miss it.San Pablo and Antigua church
Next to the museum there is the San Pablo church with a beautiful façade. Not far away 3 minutes walking you can find the Antigua church, representing the Romanesque style in Valladolid. You also have the San Benito church in the city center which deserves a visit.One of the oldest and most interesting areas is the area beside San Martin Church. Really old, all the streets surrounding the area have a special charm.
The cathedral is unfinished because the architect Juan de Herrera was called to build The Escorial. You can see one of the main towers missing.
The main square is attractive, and hasn't suffered too much over the years. Nearby the market hall has an attractive design in iron.
Campo Grande Park
There is a park between the railway station and the center called Campo Grande which is very attractive and worth a wander through. The park alongside the river is less impressive and not really recommended.If you are able to visit the city in Holy Week, you will find and discover one of the most great religious traditions of Spain. In Valladolid, the Holy Week is deeply emotional. Its processions are normally in silence, only with music played by the very people who are in the procession. The art that you can see these days on the street is of incalculable value.
