Location: Valladolid
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Valladolid (/ˌvælədəˈliːd, -ˈlɪd, bɑːjədəˈliːd/; Spanish: [baʎaðoˈlið] ( listen)) is a city in Spain and the de facto capital of the autonomous community of Castile and León. It has a population of 309,714 people (2013 est.), making it Spain's 13th most populous municipality and northwestern Spain's biggest city. Its metropolitan area ranks 20th in Spain with a population of 414,244 people in 23 municipalities.
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1. Museo Nacional de Escultura
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
The National Museum of Sculpture is one of the most important European museums on this discipline because of the quality of its collection, ranging from the Middle Ages to the Baroque, with a predominance of polychrome wood works: Alonso Berruguete, Juan de Juni, Gregorio Fernández, Mena, Martínez Montañés, Alonso Cano, etc. The 19th century, is represented by the plaster cast collection coming from the old National Museum of Artistic Reproductions. The historic value of the four buildings which make up the museum along the street reinforces the worthy character of the visit. The main building, Saint Gregory´s College, is one of the most singular examples of the architecture in the 15th century, next to the Palace of the Marquis de Villena, the House of the Sun and the church of St. Benedict the Elder.
Reviewed By BennyMalaga - Malaga, Spain
The Museo Nacional de Escultura is probably the best sculpture museum in Spain. There are three buildings that one can see. One of them has a very collection of belen Napolitanos, with 183 figures. I also enjoyed the copies of Roman and Greek statues in one of the buildings.
2. Iglesia de San Pablo
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4.5 based on 554 reviews
Reviewed By VadimM67 - Murmansk, Russia
The main church of Valladolid is situatad at the important square of the city. Church is the excellent example of plateresque style. This style means using silver in the design of facade and eclectic mix from many styles as Mudejar and Gothic for instance. This church has long history. Here is Phillip II and Phillip V were baptized. Napoleon has visited this church during his spanish campaign.
3. Belen Napolitano del Museo Nacional de Escultura
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4.5 based on 119 reviews
Reviewed By OldMaineTravelers - USA
This museum houses and displays well an extensive display of Spanish devotional sculpture from the 13th through 20th centuries. It is very well laid out with adequate descriptions. Besides what one expect, there was an interesting section on processional sculptures, scenes such as the crucifixion, designed to be carried in religious precessions. The museum has managed to meld contemporary walls and flooring while retaining wonderfully coffered ceilings in many of the rooms of the old building without sacrificing the focus on the objects. The double arcaded cloister is magnificent as is the portal. This is an important stop for anyone interested in the art of the medieval and Renaissance periods.
4. Academia de Caballeria
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4.5 based on 238 reviews
Reviewed By BennyMalaga - Malaga, Spain
The Military Cavalry Academy is located at Paseo de Zorrilla, 2. The Academia Militar de Caballeria was started in 1852 in the city, but burned down in 1915. The new building was started soon after that event and its model was the Palace of Monterrey of Salamanca, with a Renaissance design. The designer was Adolfo Pierrad. The building is extremely beautiful and impressive, and is across the street from the Plaza de Zorrila. The building used local stone for its façade. There are two towers that are topped with pyramidal shapes. The inside of the building contains plenty of art. There is a large painting called “La Carga de Trevino” by Victor Morelli.
5. Campo Grande
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By Niamh O - Ireland
lovely place for fresh air to clear the head, great wildlife and tranquility in the bustling city. very friendly peacocks
6. Santa Maria la Antigua Church
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4.5 based on 267 reviews
7. Palacio de Santa Cruz
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4.5 based on 103 reviews
Reviewed By Ropongi - Madrid
The building is currently the rectory of the University, so you can visit it freely during working days. Within the impressive courtyard there are some Exhibitions rooms that contains a good collection of african art. In the first floor you can peek into the historical library.
8. Universidad de Valladolid (UVA)
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4.5 based on 168 reviews
Reviewed By mlg214 - Miami, Florida
We were able to visit the Universidad - the law school - most impressive. The halls, the main entrance, the patios - the entire building was WoW !
9. Plaza Mayor de Valladolid
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4.5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By BennyMalaga - Malaga, Spain
The Plaza Mayor has the City Hall and many beautiful buildings surrounding it. Some buildings have galleries so that one can walk in them and stay dry when it rains. There are many stores in these galleries.
10. Museo Oriental
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 135 reviews
Reviewed By BennyMalaga - Malaga, Spain
The Museo Oriental has the largest collection of Oriental art in Spain. The Augustinian Fathers went to Christianize the Philippines in the 16th century. Fray Urdaneta was an expert navigator and he found the sea route from Manila to Mexico. The Augustinian Fathers Christianized the Philippines and then went to China and Japan. As they were working in these countries, they were also collecting the best art they could find. The art collections were put into this museum in 1980 and has 18 large rooms full of this Oriental art. There are ceramics, sculptures and paintings. This is a wonderful place to visit.
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