Catedral de Valladolid
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Description
Valladolid Cathedral (full name Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción) was designed in the mid-17th century by Juan de Herrera in Herrerian style - it was planned to be the largest church in Europe at the time but funding ran short after the court moved towards Madrid (the city was then the de-facto capital of the kingdom) and issues with the terrain underlying the foundations. The main architectural highlight is the south façade; inside there is an altarpiece by Juan de Juni and a Diocesan museum.
Access & Transport
The cathedral is in the centre of the historical district of Valladolid, 400m east of the Plaza Mayor. Buss 1, 2, 24 stop at 'Plaza de la Libertad' nearby and the train station is 20mins walk (1.5km) to the south. The city is only 65mins by train from Madrid, or 200km by road.
Instructions & Recommendations
It isn't clear whether the 3 € entrance fee is for the cathedral or for the museum only.
Environmental & Social
We deem this attraction environmentally neutral. Part of the city's architectural heritage
Conclusion
The cathedral has a very unusual exterior look but the façade is truly spectacular and worth the detour. However, the interior and the museum will be best enjoyed by religious art connoisseurs.
Key positive
Striking south façade
Interesting museum and beautiful main altarpiece
Key negative
Looks architecturally unfinished
Very sobre interior
Suitability
No restrictions but the church is a place of worship so you should dress conservatively. The tower is not accessible for visitors with reduced mobility
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
August 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 15m
est. visit time:0h 45m
MONDAY -
TUESDAY10:00 - 13:30
WEDNESDAY10:00 - 13:30
THURSDAY10:00 - 13:30
FRIDAY10:00 - 13:30
SATURDAY10:00 - 14:00
SUNDAY11:45 - 13:30
MONDAY -
TUESDAY16:30 - 19:00
WEDNESDAY16:30 - 19:00
THURSDAY16:30 - 19:00
FRIDAY16:30 - 19:00
SATURDAY -
SUNDAY -