Castilla y León is one of the few Spanish regions blessed with four Royal Monuments of incalculable beauty amongst the thousands of monuments within its borders.
They are historical buildings under the control of National Heritage and owned by the State, at the disposal of the King and the Royal Family. Nevertheless, they are open to tourists who can find a veritable treasure chest of art in singularly beautiful surroundings.
To whet your appetite, the names are enough: El Real Sitio de La Granja situated on the north slope of the Guadarrama sierra, and the Real Palacio de Rofrío, both in Segovia. The Real Monasterio de Santa Clara, in Tordesillas, a Mudejar palace of immeasurable worth with the best-preserved Arab baths in Spain. And lastly, the Real Monasterio de las Huelgas, in Burgos, that was founded in 1187 by Alfonso VIII and his wife Doña Leonor.
National Heritage also administers convents and monasteries founded by kings that still function and continue under the patronage of the King of Spain. Thanks to this institution these are some of the best-preserved buildings, not only for their beauty but also for their artistic quality and their cultural value. One can but marvel.
