Castile and León - Wikipedia
WEBCastile and León is an autonomous community in northwestern Spain. It was created in 1983 by the merging of the provinces of the historic region of León: León, Zamora and Salamanca with those of Old Castile (Castilla la Vieja): Ávila, Burgos, Palencia, Segovia, Soria and Valladolid.
Kingdom of Castile - Wikipedia
WEBDuring the 10th century, the Castilian counts increased their autonomy, but it was not until 1065 that it was separated from León and became a kingdom in its own right. Between 1072 and 1157, it was again united with León, and …
Castile-Leon | History, Facts, & Map | Britannica
WEBCastile-León, comunidad autónoma (autonomous community) and historic region of northwestern Spain, encompassing the provincias (provinces) of Valladolid, Burgos, León, Salamanca, Zamora, Palencia, Ávila, Soria, and Segovia. Its capital is the city of Valladolid.
Castile and Leon: what to see. The best tourism plans - spain.info
WEBCastile and Leon. This is one of the destinations which offers the greatest diversity of natural landscapes in Europe, as well as spectacular monuments, a varied and abundant gastronomy… all this guarantees that this region in the interior of …
Castile | Spain, Map, History, & Facts | Britannica
WEBLater, Castile was again united with Leon (1072–1157), but thereafter the two kingdoms again separated. The political and military hegemony of Castile over Leon was established by Alfonso VIII of Castile, who forced the king of Leon to do homage to him (1188).
Visit Castile and Leon, Spain: sightseeing and attractions - Spain …
WEBCastile and Leon is a huge region with a truly remarkable architectural heritage. Visit its many castles, monasteries, cathedrals and historic towns. Castile and Leon tourist sites and places to visit. For a summary of the most popular sites in the region see also Castile and Leon places to visit.
Castilla y León travel - Lonely Planet | Spain, Europe
WEBCatedral. Castilla y León. The sober exterior of this vast house of worship (one of the largest in Castilla) belies the extraordinary riches within – it's widely known as 'La Bella… Castillo de Peñafiel. Ribera del Duero. Perched dramatically over Peñafiel, this castle houses the state-of-the-art Museo Provincial del Vino.
The foolproof guide to the cities of Castile and Leon
WEBUrban tourism. One place nestled in rural Spain combines art, history, gastronomy and wine exists. That place is Castile and Leon. A region home to nine cities waiting for you to discover this little piece of the Iberian Peninsula. Get your palate at the ready and set your eyes to stunned.
Castile and Leon – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBCastile and León (Spanish: Castilla y León) is an autonomous region of Spain, taking its name from the many medieval castles that it is home to. Castile and León is the largest subnational political division in the European Union. It is formed by the union of two ancient kingdoms: Old Castile (Provinces of Ávila, Burgos, Segovia, Soria ...
Castile-León summary | Britannica
WEBCastile-León, Spanish Castilla y León , Autonomous community (pop., 2001: 2,456,474) and historic region, northern Spain. Established in 1983, it encompasses the provinces of Valladolid, Burgos, León, Salamanca, Zamora, Polencia, and Segovia and covers an area of 36,380 sq mi (94,224 sq km).
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