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| Castille | |
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Major cities: Salamanca, Segovia, Logrono, Valladolid
Coloured plains and rugged mountains Castille is made up ot the provinces of Castille and Leon, which were united in 1037. The area became rich in the 16th century due to the produce of the New World. Many splendid religious buildings were constructed during this period. Rioja, a province in its own right, is Spain's most famous wine growing region.
Avila is 1,131 metres above sea level, the highest provincial capital in Spain.
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| Leon | One of the finest Gothic cathedrals in Spain, 13th century |
| Palencia | 661 AD church, believed to be the oldest in Spain |
| Valladolid | Some of Spain's best Renaissance art and architecture |
| Segovia | One of Spain's most spectacular mountain settlements; Roman aqueduct, Spain's largest Roman structure |
| Salamanca | Home of Spain's most prestigious university; Casa de las Conchas (house of shells) dating from the Catholic Kings |
| Cuidad Rodrigo | Walled town dating from the Roman times, 16th and 17th century town houses built by the conquistadors, founded in the 12th century, designated a national monument |
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