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Tordesillas was the setting for one of Castilla y León’s most historic events, as it was there that the famous Treaty of Tordesillas was signed in 1494, bringing the conflict with Portugal to an end. Negotiations between the Catholic Monarchs and King John II of Portugal were held in the House of the Treaty of Tordesillas / Cartography Hall, two adjacent palaces that are today open to the public.

The conditions of the Treaty divided the navigational zones and territories of the Atlantic Ocean and the New World by drawing up a meridian situated 370 leagues to the west of the Cape Verde islands in order to prevent any conflict of interests between the Spanish monarchy and the Kingdom of Portugal.

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Church of San AntolinMore information
Founded in the late 15th century. It has an altarpiece with paintings by Felipe de Mena (17th century). The paintings of the altarpiece of the Capilla de los Acevedo is by the Maestro de Portillo. There...
Church of San PedroMore information
The main chapel contains a tribune with an organ. The Capilla de los Gaitán has artistic furniture. In the presbytery there is a Baroque altarpiece with the image of Saint Peter. There is also a tower...
Church of Santa MariaMore information
The church is topped off by a sturdy stone tower. It was made of stone blocks according to the typical Neo-Gothic standards of the 16th-18th centuries.It contains artistic furniture. The altarpiece in...
TordesillasMore information
Tordesillas, which holds the titles of 'Very illustrious, ancient, crowned, loyal and most noble town', is a fundamental part of the history of Spain and one of the key points of the province of Valladolid.
Holy Week in TordesillasMore information
Festival characterised by its tradition, history, art, and above all for the intensity of its celebrations. The floats make up the general procession on Good Friday.Some of the fraternitie’s floats have...
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Castilla y León Tourist Interest
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Semana Santa
Town
Tordesillas
Bull runs in TordesillasMore information
The bull runs in Tordesillas are one of the most eagerly awaited events during the Patron Saint Festivities in honour of the Virgen de la Guía and the Virgen de la Peña , which fill the town with emotion,...
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Castilla y León Tourist Interest
Town
Tordesillas
Toro de la PeñaMore information
It is the celebration of popular bullfighting documented with greater antiquity (from 1453) and that is considered antecedent of the present bullfights.
Classification of Festivities
Castilla y León Tourist Interest
Date
Martes siguiente al domingo despues del 8 de septiembre
Town
Tordesillas
“Motauros” International Motorcycle Rally in TordesillasMore information
Every January, Tordesillas offers an unforgettable experience for motorcycling enthusiasts, one of the most emblematic gatherings in Spain, Motauros . This event, declared a Festival of Tourist Interest...
Classification of Festivities
Castilla y León Tourist Interest
Town
Tordesillas
Monastery of Santa ClaraMore information
Built in the 14th and 15th centuries, the façade of this building features a Mudejar door from the ancient palace and lobed arches bearing Muslim inscriptions in the interior.An ancient palace built by...