Valladolid Province, Administrative province in Castile and León, Spain
Valladolid Province is an administrative area in Castile and León, covering wide plains and gentle hills across the northern plateau. The Duero river runs through the landscape, linking vineyards, grain fields, and small villages with clay-built houses.
The province was created in 1833 during Spanish administrative reforms, bringing together many smaller territories that once belonged to the old Kingdom of Castile. In earlier centuries, the capital served as a royal court and government seat before Madrid became the permanent national capital.
Winemaking villages along the Duero valley retain practices passed down for generations, with cellars carved into hillsides for storing reds and whites. Many town squares keep their old Castilian names, reflecting the language and customs that shaped the region over the centuries.
Most wineries welcome visitors by appointment, with tastings often held in cool cellar rooms. Regional buses connect towns, but a car makes it easier to reach remote villages and vineyard slopes.
An old castle in Simancas houses the central archive of the Spanish crown, holding letters and records from several centuries. Visitors can view the outer walls and courtyard, while the archive material remains accessible only to researchers.
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