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Spanish immersion schools in
Valladolid, Spain:
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About
Valladolid:
From the 13th century
until its eventual decay in the early 17th century, Valladolid was a
royal city and an intellectual center attracting saints and
philosophers. Isabella and Ferdinand were married here, Philip II was
born here, and Columbus died here on May 19, 1506. Valladolid is
bitterly cold in winter, sweltering in summer. Today, after years of
decline, the city is reviving economically and producing, among other
things, flour, ironware, and cars. Consequently, it's polluted and
noisy, and many of the older buildings have been replaced by more
modern, utilitarian ones, although the center offers a host of
fascinating buildings especially the magnificent cathedral. The
major monuments can be covered on foot, although you may want to take
a taxi to the two most distant points recommended: the Museo Nacional
de Escultura and the Museo Oriental.
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