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Walking sightseeing visit with TM
Your sightseeing time may be limited, but a walk around the most important sights will take you about an hour. You should try to see the Plaza Mayor (the prototype for all main squares in Spain) and the Cathedral. If you have time, continue to Calle Angustias to see the palace where Philip II was born.
Facts & Freetime
Tourist Offices:
Pabellón de Cristal, Calle Acera de Recoletos, s/n
983 21 93 10
Open 9:30 am-2pm & 5pm-7pm informacion@valladolidturismo.com http://www.info.valladolid.es/
QUIOSCO DE FUENTE DORADA Plaza de Fuente Dorada s/n 47001 Valladolid Tlf: +34 983 330 893
Things to do Museo Patio Herreriano
An excellent collection of contemporary art
Monasterio de San Joaquin
This houses mainly an art collection nowadays, there are three Goyas in the main church
Palacio de los Pimentel
The building where Philip II was born in 1527. His statue is across the square in front of the Gothic Iglesia San Pedro.
Museo Nacional de Escultura
A collection of Spanish sculpture from 16th – 18th centuries. Lots of interesting pieces including a 620-piece strong nativity scene
Casa Museo Colon
A copy of the house belonging to Columbus’s son, and where Columbus himself is said to have died. There are some pre- Hispanic-American exhibits as well as displays based on his seafaring exploits.
Plaza Mayor
A very attractive square surrounded by lovely red buildings. On The streets surrounding the Calle Correos, plenty of good Tapas bars and eateries.