1. Comenius Project: 2010-2012
“European Youth – The Citizens of Tomorrow
Scuola Secondaria di 1 grado Padre Pio
Altamura - Italy
Let’s know each other:
some questions to answer to before visiting
Valladolid – Spain

2. Luisa, Marika, Andrea, Filomena, Mariapia
Hello everybody!
Here we are!
Ready to go on a journey to Valladolid - Spain
Valladolid - The Cathedral
We are going to be hosted by the students’ families of
Colegio la Immaculada “Seculares de Jesus Obrero”

3. LET´S KNOW EACH OTHER: WEBQUEST: VALLADOLID
We would like to enjoy our trip in the proper way, so we will
try to answer the questions our Spanish friends sent us.
Come with us!!
1- Which is the relationship of Count of Ansúrez and Valladolid?
Valladolid was a village until king
Alfonso VI of Leòn and Castile
donated it to count Pedro Ansùrez
in 1072.
Pedro Ansùrez built a palace (now lost) for himself and his wife,
countess Eylo, the Collegiate of St. Mary and the La Antigua churches.
In the 12th and 13th centuries, Valladolid grew rapidly.

4. 2- What does Balad Ulit mean?
Balad Ulit is the translation of Moorish Valladolid
and it means: Land of the Governor.
This is a theory because The origin of the name of
Valladolid is not entirely clear.
Maybe the modern name "Valladolid" derives from:
- A Celtiberian language expression, Vallis Tolitum
("Waters Valley"), due to the confluence of rivers,
the Pisuerga and Esgueva.
- Olivetum Vallis: the valley of olive trees.
- vallisoletanos“: Valley of the Sun" or "sunny valley",
for the many hours of sun valley receives both
in winter and in summer.

5. 3- Which writers are linked to the city?
Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra (born 1547 (day unknown)
died 22 April 1616) was a Spanish novelist, poet and
playright. His Don Quixote is considered the first modern
European novel.
He resided at Valladolid in 1554
Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra Monument of Miguel de Cervantes Saavedran
José Zorrilla y Moral (21 February 1817 – 23 January 1893),
was a Spanish Romantic poet and dramatist.
He was born in Valladolid.
He wrote a lot of plays and dramas.
Josè Zorrilla y Moral
Monument of Josè Zorrilla y Moral
Rosa Chacel (b. June 3, 1898 in Valladolid; d. August 7,
1994, Madrid) was a famous and sometimes controversial
writer from Spain.
Rosa Chacel is now considered the most
important 20th-century Spanish novelist
Her first novel is "Estacion, Ida y Vuelta".
Monument of Rosa Chacel Rosa Chacel

6. 4 – Which is the popular interpretation of the 5 tongues that the
coat of arms of the city contains?
Valladolid suffered in 1561 a major fire, and
the downtown area of the city was severely
damaged.
For the first time it was designed a regular
square, The Plaza Mayor, an example for other
posterior constructions.
Plaza Mayor in 1738.
Ventura Seco’s plan.
The five tongues representfive red flames in
memory of the fire of 1561 that destroyed the Coat of arms of Valladolid
city’s commercial district.

7. 5 -In which park of the city is found the “Fountain of the Fame”?
CAMPO GRANDE PARK.
Campo Grande has the shape of a triangle, and its site has been known by different
names along its history, names like Campo de la Verdad (Field of Truth) or Campo de
Marte (Field of Mars).
These historical, romantic gardens cover a surface area of more than 115,000 m2,
offering a rich variety of flora and fauna in addition to an extensive collection of
ornamental artwork in the form of busts and statues dedicated to illustrious figures of
Valladolid, fountains such as the fountain of Fame, or the Swan fountain.

8. 7 -How many streets (and “callejones”) end in the Main Square? 14? 9? 8?
Main Square (Plaza Mayor) with the Town Hall
In Main Square end 14 streets

9. 6 -Which famous sailor is thought to have died in Valladolid?
Christopher Columbus was an explorer, colonizer,
and navigator, born in the Republic of Genoa,
probably before 31 October 1451.
Under the auspices of the Catholic Monarchs of Spain,
he completed four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean
that led to general European awareness of
the American Continents in the Western Hemisphere.
On 20 May 1506, aged probably 54, Columbus died
In Valladolid. Christopher Columbus in 1492.
Cristforo Colombo, He died of a heart attac.
in Spanish Cristóbal Colón
Columbus's remains were first interred at Valladolid,
then at the monastery of La Cartuja in Seville by
the will of his son Diego, who had been governor
of Hispaniola.
At Valladolid there is the small and
humble house where Cristoforo
th
Colombo died on 20 May, 1506 in
conditions of semi-poverty. Today this
building is a house museum.
It contains many relics of sailing.
Santa María, Columbus's flagship in
Casa Museo Colón a Valladolid first voyage, at his Valladolid house

10. 8 -How are people from Valladolid called?
They are called ‘vallisoletanos’
Maybe the modern name "Valladolid" derives from vallisoletanos:
“: Valley of the Sun" or "sunny valley",
for the many hours of sun valley receives both
in winter and in summer. Supporting this theory there are texts
from the Middle Ages, which use Vallisoletum,
a word which continued to be used as late as the 16th century.

11. 9 – How are wines linked to this area?
Valladolid is located within three wine-making regions:
Ribera del Duero, Rueda and Cigales.
Valladolid is a producer of wines.
Some of them fall under the Designation of
Origin Cigales, PradoRey, Ribera Duero.
White wines from Rueda and red wines from Ribera del Duero
are known for their quality.
There are a lot of historic wineries where tasting
wines of excellent quality and workshop where the
demonstration is made of the construction of
wooden barrels.

12. 10 - Try to find 5 different activities you can do there (sports, theatre,
nightlife, outings…..
You can participate at the international week of cinema
located at the Calderon theatre. The festival takes place
in October and promotes
independent films from around the world.
You can visit museums and parks, play golf
and have a great nightlife in bars and discos. Calderon theatre
Valladolid celebrates its people, culture, and holidays with several
festivities of interest to travelers.
Summer Sandcastle Competition
International sandcastle artists create their
painstakingly detailed works of art in Plaza Mayor
during the month of June .
Residents may vote on their favorite.

13. Street Theater Festival
In May group of professional performers from around Europe
give life to outdoor theatre.They perform in the street.
Pingüinos (Penguins).
International Winter
Motorcycle Rally
Once a year there is a parade for motorcycle lovers, with bikers of different
nationalities coming together
Tapas Competition
The tapas competition allows several bars
to compete for the most aesthetically and
taste-bud pleasing creations.
This event sometimes coincides with the
film festival in October.

14. Hope our answers are right! See you soon
Luisa, Andrea, Marika, Mariapia, Filomena

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