Places to visit in Castile and León, Spain
15 places to visit in Castile and León, Spain, each with LOQAH's carefully crafted stamp of its own: Alcázar of Segovia, Aqueduct of Segovia, Atapuerca and more. Stand at any of them with the app open and the stamp is yours, confirmed on site, in your Castile and León volume.
9 UNESCO World Heritage sites · 2 Famous places to visit · 4 Hidden gems
UNESCO World Heritage sites in Castile and León (9)
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Alcázar of Segovia
A medieval castle on a rocky ridge above the meeting of two rivers in Segovia. It was a residence of Castilian kings, and its tall turrets and slate spires are often said to have inspired the castle in Disney's Snow White.
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Aqueduct of Segovia
A Roman aqueduct that strides through the centre of Segovia on two levels of arches, built from granite blocks laid without mortar. It dates from around the 1st century and carried water into the city for many centuries.
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Atapuerca
A group of cave sites in the hills near Burgos where bones of some of the earliest known humans in Europe have been found. Excavations here have turned up remains spanning more than a million years, and visitors can tour the digs and a nearby museum.
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Burgos Cathedral
A Gothic cathedral begun in 1221, with lacy stone spires added in the 15th century. It holds the tomb of El Cid, the medieval Castilian hero, and a richly decorated golden staircase.
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Old City of Salamanca
The golden sandstone old town of Salamanca, home to one of the oldest universities in Europe. It has a beautiful Plaza Mayor, two cathedrals standing side by side, and richly carved façades.
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Plaza Mayor of Salamanca
A large public square in the centre of Salamanca, built in the traditional Spanish Baroque style. Arcades full of cafes and shops surround it, and portrait medallions decorate the arches. It is a popular gathering area day and night.
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Salamanca New Cathedral
The Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin, one of the two cathedrals of Salamanca, standing next to the Old Cathedral. It was constructed between 1533 and 1733, so it blends Gothic and Baroque styles. A famed carved doorway shows a small astronaut added in a 1992 restoration.
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Segovia Cathedral
A Roman Catholic cathedral dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin and to Saint Fructus, seat of the Diocese of Segovia. Its tall tower rises above the Plaza Mayor in the old town. It is among the last Gothic cathedrals built in Spain.
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Walls of Ávila
Medieval walls that surround the old town of Ávila, built mostly in the 11th and 12th centuries. They run about two and a half kilometres, with 88 towers and nine gates, and are among the best preserved city walls in Europe.
Famous places to visit in Castile and León (2)
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La Granja de San Ildefonso
An 18th century royal palace at the foot of the Guadarrama mountains, begun by Philip V in 1721. It was inspired by Versailles, and its gardens have a series of grand fountains.
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University of Salamanca
One of the oldest universities in Europe, founded in 1218 by King Alfonso IX. Its carved sandstone façade hides a tiny frog that students try to spot for good luck. It has been a centre of learning for over eight centuries.
Hidden gems in Castile and León (4)
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Casa Botines
A Modernista building in León designed by Antoni Gaudí. It now houses a museum devoted to Gaudí, Spanish art of the 19th and 20th centuries, and the history of the building itself. A bronze statue of Gaudí sits near its entrance.
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León Cathedral
Santa María de Regla Cathedral, the seat of the diocese of León in north-western Spain. It was the first monument declared by Royal Order in Spain. Its Gothic walls hold a vast area of medieval stained glass.
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Valladolid Cathedral
The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Holy Assumption in Valladolid, laid out by Juan de Herrera in the Renaissance style. Its austere stone facade and unfinished tower stand in the city centre. A diocesan museum is housed inside.
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Zamora Cathedral
A Catholic cathedral standing above the right bank of the Duero in Zamora. It is still surrounded by the old city walls and gates. Its Romanesque dome, covered in scale-like stone tiles, is its best known feature.
Collecting in Castile and León
What are the best places to visit in Castile and León?
LOQAH lists 15 places in Castile and León. The best known include Alcázar of Segovia, Aqueduct of Segovia, Atapuerca, Burgos Cathedral and Old City of Salamanca. Each has a stamp of its own to collect when you are there.
How many LOQAH stamps are there in Castile and León?
15, and more are added over time. Each place has LOQAH's carefully crafted stamp of its own.
How do I collect a stamp in Castile and León?
Open LOQAH at the place and get its stamp. LOQAH checks where you are once, at that moment; at the place itself the stamp is confirmed on site, with a gold badge.
I have been to places in Castile and León before. Can I add them?
Yes. In Earlier trips, choose Castile and León and swipe through its stamps, or import your Google Timeline. Each one goes into your volume with the date, if you know it.
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