Things to Do in Castile and León

There are 66 attractions in Castile and León. Aqueduct of Segovia, roman aqueduct still standing as engineering marvel, is the most popular.

Most Popular By Name
Aqueduct of Segovia
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Aqueduct of Segovia
Roman aqueduct still standing as engineering marvel
Monument
Alcázar of Segovia
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Alcázar of Segovia
Fairy-tale castle formerly royal fortress and museum
Castle
Museum of Human Evolution
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Museum of Human Evolution
Museum displaying human fossils and Paleolithic archaeology
Museum
National Sculpture Museum
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National Sculpture Museum
National museum housing Spanish sculpture and religious art
Museum
Burgos Cathedral
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Burgos Cathedral
Grand Gothic cathedral and UNESCO World Heritage site
Church
Las Médulas
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Las Médulas
Ancient Roman gold-mining landscape with red ochre cliffs
Monument
Numantia
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Numantia
Ruined Celtiberian town in Spain, famed for resistance
Monument
León Cathedral
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León Cathedral
13th-century Gothic cathedral famed for stained-glass windows
Religious Site
Estadio Nuevo José Zorrilla
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Estadio Nuevo José Zorrilla
Valladolid football stadium home to Real Valladolid.
Stadium
Segovia Cathedral
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Segovia Cathedral
Late Gothic cathedral dominating Segovia's skyline
Church
Pico Almanzor
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Pico Almanzor
Highest peak of Sierra de Gredos, popular ascent
Mountain
Picos de Europa National Park
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Picos de Europa National Park
Mountain national park in northern Spain with karst peaks
National Park
Royal Palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso
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Royal Palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso
18th-century Spanish royal palace with formal French gardens
Museum
New Cathedral of Salamanca
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New Cathedral of Salamanca
Large cathedral in Salamanca blending Gothic and Baroque
Church
Peñalara
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Peñalara
Highest peak of Guadarrama range with glacial lakes
Mountain
Sanabria Lake
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Sanabria Lake
Large glacial lake in Castile and León
Lake
Ávila Cathedral
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Ávila Cathedral
Romanesque-Gothic cathedral integrated into city walls
Religious Site
Cathedral of Zamora
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Cathedral of Zamora
Romanesque-Gothic cathedral notable for its distinctive dome
Monument
Vía de la Plata
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Vía de la Plata
Historic Roman road route through western Spain
Archaeological Site
Abbey of Santa María la Real de Las Huelgas
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Abbey of Santa María la Real de Las Huelgas
Medieval Cistercian monastery near Burgos, royal burial site
Religious Site
Astorga Cathedral
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Astorga Cathedral
Gothic and Baroque cathedral in Astorga, Spain
Church
Episcopal Palace, Astorga
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Episcopal Palace, Astorga
Gaudí-designed Episcopal palace and museum in Astorga.
Monument
Siega Verde
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Siega Verde
Riverside site with Paleolithic cave paintings
Archaeological Site
Abbey of Santo Domingo de Silos
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Abbey of Santo Domingo de Silos
Benedictine abbey in Spain famed for Gregorian chant
Religious Site
Cathedral of Valladolid
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Cathedral of Valladolid
Neoclassical cathedral dominating Valladolid's historic centre
Monument
Old Cathedral of Salamanca
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Old Cathedral of Salamanca
Romanesque cathedral in Salamanca adjoining the New Cathedral
Monument
Castillo de Coca
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Castillo de Coca
15th-century Mudéjar-style castle with moat
Castle
El Bierzo
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El Bierzo
Mountainous comarca in western Spain with vineyards
Area
Palencia Cathedral
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Palencia Cathedral
Gothic cathedral in Palencia featuring sculpted choir
Church
Cave of El Soplao
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Cave of El Soplao
Show cave in Cantabria famed for spectacular stalactites
Amusement Park
La Mota Castle (Medina del Campo)
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La Mota Castle (Medina del Campo)
Medieval fortress with impressive brick keep in Medina
Castle
Burgo de Osma Cathedral
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Burgo de Osma Cathedral
Medieval cathedral with Gothic and Romanesque elements
Religious Site
Tito Bustillo Cave
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Tito Bustillo Cave
Prehistoric cave with Paleolithic rock art panels
Archaeological Site
Liébana
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Liébana
Mountainous region with pilgrimage route and scenic valleys
Monument
Miraflores Charterhouse
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Miraflores Charterhouse
15th-century Carthusian monastery near Burgos with tombs
Religious Site
Montes de León
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Montes de León
Mountain range in northwest Spain, varied landscapes
Mountains
Ponferrada Castle
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Ponferrada Castle
Large medieval Templar castle with preserved towers
Castle
San Isidoro, León
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San Isidoro, León
Romanesque basilica in León housing royal pantheon
Church
Santa Cueva de Covadonga
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Santa Cueva de Covadonga
Mountain cave shrine and pilgrimage site in Asturias
Monument
Co-Cathedral of San Pedro, Soria
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Co-Cathedral of San Pedro, Soria
Co-cathedral combining Gothic and Renaissance architectural elements
Monument
Plaza Mayor, Salamanca
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Plaza Mayor, Salamanca
Baroque grand square forming Salamanca's historic center
Square
Clunia
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Clunia
Roman archaeological site with extensive ruins and theatre
Archaeological Site
Monastery of San Miguel de Escalada
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Monastery of San Miguel de Escalada
10th-century Mozarabic monastery with well-preserved architecture
Temple
Peñafiel Castle
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Peñafiel Castle
Medieval hilltop castle overlooking Duero valley
Castle
Amaya (Burgos)
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Amaya (Burgos)
Medieval hill town with ancient fortress ruins
Archaeological Site
Castle of Gormaz
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Castle of Gormaz
Ruined medieval fortress, once Spain's largest castle
Castle
Cuéllar Castle
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Cuéllar Castle
Medieval fortress in Castile and León with keep
Castle
Hermitage of Santa María de Lara
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Hermitage of Santa María de Lara
Remote Romanesque hermitage with notable medieval carvings
Church
Las Cogotas
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Las Cogotas
Archaeological site in Castile associated with Cogotas culture
Monument
Monastery of San Juan de Duero
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Monastery of San Juan de Duero
Ruined medieval monastery known for cloister arches
Church
San Pedro de la Nave
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San Pedro de la Nave
Early medieval Visigothic church near Zamora
Church
Castle of Burgos
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Castle of Burgos
Massive medieval fortress overlooking Burgos city centre
Castle
Convento de las Dueñas
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Convento de las Dueñas
Medieval convent in Salamanca with notable cloisters
Temple
Roman arch of Medinaceli
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Roman arch of Medinaceli
Imposing Roman triumphal arch in Medinaceli
Monument
Royal Palace of Riofrío
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Royal Palace of Riofrío
18th-century royal residence near Segovia
Museum
convent of San Marcos
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convent of San Marcos
Historic convent and Renaissance museum in León
Religious Site
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Castilla y León
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Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Castilla y León
Contemporary art museum in Castilla y León
Museum
Campo Grande (Valladolid)
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Campo Grande (Valladolid)
Large public square in Valladolid city center
Park
Estatua del Cid
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Estatua del Cid
Equestrian monument depicting medieval Castilian hero El Cid
Monument
Monumento al Merlú
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Monumento al Merlú
Sculpture celebrating hake (merluza) and local fishing heritage
Monument
Monument to the 2nd of May Rebels against Napoleon
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Monument to the 2nd of May Rebels against Napoleon
Monument commemorating 2nd May anti-Napoleon rebels
Monument
Puerta del Obispo
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Puerta del Obispo
Renaissance city gate in historic old town
Monument
Archaeological Site of Atapuerca
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Archaeological Site of Atapuerca
Prehistoric archaeological site with early human fossils
Historical Site
Monastery and Site of the Escurial, Madrid
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Monastery and Site of the Escurial, Madrid
Royal monastery and historical complex near Madrid
Historical Site
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Old Town of Segovia and its Aqueduct
Historic town dominated by Roman aqueduct and medieval Alcázar
Historical Site
Old Town of Ávila with its Extra-Muros Churches
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Old Town of Ávila with its Extra-Muros Churches
Medieval walled city renowned for its intact city walls
Historical Site