Top 10 Things to do Good for Big Groups in Castile and Leon, Spain

November 6, 2021 Kiesha Cripe

Discover the best top things to do in Castile and Leon, Spain including Museo Nacional de Escultura, Acueduct of Segovia, Ieronimus, Ciudad Vieja de Salamanca, Monastery of Santo Domingo de Silos, Old Cathedral (Catedral Vieja), Universidad de Salamanca, Monasterio de las Huelgas, Santa Maria de Leon Cathedral, La Basilica De San Isidoro De Leon.
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1. Museo Nacional de Escultura

Calle Cadenas de San Gregorio 1 calle Cadenas de San Gregorio, 1, 47011 Valladolid Spain +34 983 25 03 75 http://museoescultura.mcu.es
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5.0 based on 1,583 reviews

Museo Nacional de Escultura

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 O7919AKrafaelm

No more no less. Also the magnificent building with a delicious façade and two amzing patios. If you are interested in "semana santa" you would discoversome of the famous "pasos" of our city.

2. Acueduct of Segovia

Plaza del Azoguejo 1, 40001 Segovia Spain +34 921 42 59 11 http://www.turismodesegovia.com/es/que-ver/monumentos/acueducto
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5.0 based on 9,595 reviews

Acueduct of Segovia

Reviewed By Sandbridgetraveler

We did a day trip with a private guide to Segovia to see the aqueduct which is one of the most well preserved elevated Roman aqueducts in the world. It is an engineering marvel built out of interlocking stones with no mortar. Built it in the 15th century it is difficult to imagine that it is still standing and as well preserved as it is today.

3. Ieronimus

Pza. Juan XXIII, Salamanca Spain +34 923 26 67 01 [email protected] http://ieronimus.es
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5.0 based on 1,410 reviews

Ieronimus

Reviewed By 6nickc - New York City, United States

This was easily the best thing I did in Salamanca. The trip up takes you around several scenic viewpoints of the cathedral and both the interior and exterior, culminating in great views at the top of the Bell tower. The stairs are quite steep for the final climb, be warned, it is unsuitable for those with low mobility and can only be traversed one direction at a time, leading to a traffic light system. I heard someone below me slip and fall once.

4. Ciudad Vieja de Salamanca

Plaza Mayor 32, 37002 Salamanca Spain
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5.0 based on 2,927 reviews

Ciudad Vieja de Salamanca

Reviewed By NikoliGogol - Edmonton, Canada

This is a gorgeous old city with Plaza Major, Churches, Convents, University Buildings, and administrative buildings. Plenty of places to eat and people watch.

5. Monastery of Santo Domingo de Silos

Santo Domingo de Silos Spain +34 947 39 00 49 http://www.abadiadesilos.es
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4.5 based on 930 reviews

Monastery of Santo Domingo de Silos

This beautiful monastery is over a thousand years old and is home to a group of singing monks whose Gregorian chants became popular world wide.

Reviewed By Farquar_Gourmet - North Sydney, Australia

Whilst most will visit to marvel at the architecture and hear the monks chant at prayer, the most powerful experience to be had at Silos is to step outside the noise and distraction of modern life and embrace a silent journey, retreating and discerning who you are and what you would be. The monks follow the Rule of Saint Benedict and to be welcomed into their community is an experience that I will forever cherish and never forget.

6. Old Cathedral (Catedral Vieja)

Plaza Juan XXII, 37001 Salamanca Spain +34 923 21 74 76 http://www.catedralsalamanca.org
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4.5 based on 2,487 reviews

Old Cathedral (Catedral Vieja)

Reviewed By Duquesadiner - Glasgow, United Kingdom

Although we didn’t take the audio tour, there is enough to see by just strolling around the inside of this beautiful church. My advice is to spend a good while on the outside initially, the architecture is simply magnificent, you will spot some strange additions by a few stone masons over the years, the astronaut being a good example. There is a charge to enter but it is worth it. It is very cool inside, a welcome change in temperature on this visit, it was 35 degrees outside. If you look up once inside you might see people walking along what appears to be an inside track on the roof, they have actually come in through the Ieronimus, a separate but attached building. Actually I enjoyed that visit more than the cathedral, due to the great views over the city.

7. Universidad de Salamanca

Plaza Patio de Escuelas Menores 1, 37008 Salamanca Spain +34 923 29 44 00 [email protected] http://exlibris.usal.es/index.php?option=com_contact&Itemid=3#
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4.5 based on 2,086 reviews

Universidad de Salamanca

Temporarily Closed.

Reviewed By NikoliGogol - Edmonton, Canada

This is a university city going back some 800 years. There are university buildings throughout the old town, this being just one.

8. Monasterio de las Huelgas

Calle Compas de Adentro, 09001 Burgos Spain +34 947 20 16 30 http://www.monasteriodelashuelgas.org
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4.5 based on 1,440 reviews

Monasterio de las Huelgas

Reviewed By antoine4459 - Heemstede, The Netherlands

A must see for those who love art and history. And for everybody else. Pitty you may only take pictures outside and of the cloister because there is so much interesting things to see on the inside. And what is a real shame is that you can only enter with a guide (and a guard joining every group) who explains everything in spanish... There is no audio tour. Luckliy the stories weren't endless, like in many other places, and the guide was happy to answer questions in english, but you can't ask everything time and time again... And still there is so much to see. Make sure to check opening hours, and families of 5 or more can enter for free.

9. Santa Maria de Leon Cathedral

Plaza Regla S/N, 24003 Leon Spain +34 987 87 57 70 http://catedraldeleon.org
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4.5 based on 5,243 reviews

Santa Maria de Leon Cathedral

Gothic-era cathedral of golden sandstone with soaring stained glass windows and richly decorated West portals.

Reviewed By Geraldin523 - Darlington, United Kingdom

A magnificent feat of engineering and well worth a visit inside. Enjoyed Pilgrim Mass in this wonderful cathedral

10. La Basilica De San Isidoro De Leon

Plaza de San Isidoro No 4, 24003 Leon Spain +34 987 87 61 61 [email protected] http://www.museosanisidorodeleon.com
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4.5 based on 2,133 reviews

La Basilica De San Isidoro De Leon

The museum has the wellknown as the Sixtine Chapell of the Romanesque Art because of the 11th century romanesque frescoes, and the mythical chalice related by a recent research with the Holy Grail .

Reviewed By SunshinefromUSA - Wisconsin, United States

We took at chance on an English tour of this museum and were completely impressed! Besides the Holy Grail claims, their guide was fantastic and did a great job leading us through the history of carvings, paintings and their collections relics. They have been able to save many items from surrounding religious houses that no longer exist, so overlook the hype and enjoy your tour.

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