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Castrillo de Duero, Spain
Approaching Castrillo from the north. The tiny village of Castrillo de Duero (pop <200) lies approximately 60km due east of the provincial capital, Valladolid, and about 110km north of the capital, Madrid, within the 'Castilla y León' region of Spain. Although well off the beaten track, it has a long history with many ancient buildings and monuments to keep the passing visitor cheerfully occupied. At the centre of the town, on top of a small rise, sits the 'La Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción', part of which dates back to the 12th century Romanesque period. Other sites worth exploring include an impressive, albeit rather new, town hall, a Roman fountain in the 'Piazza Santa Maria' and the remains of a Roman bridge. But, arguably, the greatest pleasure from visiting this village is just wandering around its quiet, unspoilt streets. There are plenty more photos of Castrillo and other Spanish towns if you take a look at my 'Sets' page, www.flickr.com/photos/36623892@N00/sets/ - thank you.
Castrillo de Duero, Spain
Approaching Castrillo from the north. The tiny village of Castrillo de Duero (pop <200) lies approximately 60km due east of the provincial capital, Valladolid, and about 110km north of the capital, Madrid, within the 'Castilla y León' region of Spain. Although well off the beaten track, it has a long history with many ancient buildings and monuments to keep the passing visitor cheerfully occupied. At the centre of the town, on top of a small rise, sits the 'La Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción', part of which dates back to the 12th century Romanesque period. Other sites worth exploring include an impressive, albeit rather new, town hall, a Roman fountain in the 'Piazza Santa Maria' and the remains of a Roman bridge. But, arguably, the greatest pleasure from visiting this village is just wandering around its quiet, unspoilt streets. There are plenty more photos of Castrillo and other Spanish towns if you take a look at my 'Sets' page, www.flickr.com/photos/36623892@N00/sets/ - thank you.