Cortes of Castile and León, Regional parliament in Valladolid, Spain
The Cortes of Castile and León is the regional legislative body with 81 seats representing the nine provinces of the region. Members elected from various political parties meet in a modern building located in central Valladolid.
The assembly traces back to 1188 when King Alfonso IX of León first gathered representatives from cities, clergy, and nobility for governance. The current parliament building was completed in 2007, representing the modernization of this centuries-old institution.
The parliament embodies regional identity by bringing together representatives from all nine provinces to shape decisions that affect their communities. Local voices from both urban and rural areas participate in creating laws for the region.
The building is centrally located in Valladolid and features modern facilities designed for legislative sessions and administrative work. Visitors should know this is an active government building, so access conditions and visiting hours may vary depending on parliamentary activities.
Seat allocation balances population with territorial representation, ensuring larger provinces have more deputies while smaller areas retain at least three representatives. This system protects rural and less populated regions from being overshadowed in legislative decisions.
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