Facade of the University of Valladolid
Facade of the University of Valladolid, Baroque facade in University Square, Spain.
The stone facade features four giant Corinthian columns with sculptures representing Sciences and Letters placed in niches between them.
Built between 1716 and 1718 under Carmelite monastery supervision, the facade remains the sole preserved element from the original university building.
Statues of four Spanish monarchs stand on the balustrade, commemorating Kings Juan I, Alfonso VIII, Enrique III, and Felipe II as university patrons.
The facade underwent complete restoration in 2015 at a cost of 248,237 euros, including structural repairs and preservation of its sculptural elements.
Local students maintain that counting the lions on the facade before completing their law degree brings academic misfortune.
Location: Valladolid
Part of: University of Valladolid
Address: Pl. de la Univ., 1, 47002 Valladolid, Spain 47002 Valladolid 47002 Valladolid
GPS coordinates: 41.65250,-4.72167
Latest update: March 4, 2025 04:25
Valladolid, located in Castile and León, features architectural heritage from the 12th to the 19th centuries. The city hosts Renaissance palaces, Gothic churches, and specialized museums. The National Museum of Sculpture exhibits religious works in a former college. The Plaza Mayor serves as the historical center, surrounded by arcade buildings. Green spaces like Campo Grande offer 115,000 m² of gardens and fountains. Cultural institutions include the university founded in the 13th century and museums dedicated to Cervantes and Zorrilla.
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