Olmedo, Valladolid facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Olmedo
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 Olmedo
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Castile and León |
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| Province |  Valladolid |
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| Comarca |  Tierra de Pinares |
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| Area | ||
| • Total | 129.38 km2 (49.95 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 740 m (2,430 ft) | |
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| • Total | 3,654 | |
| • Density | 28.242/km2 (73.147/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
47410
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| Official language(s) | Spanish | |
| Website | www.olmedo.es | |
Olmedo is a small town, also called a municipality, in the province of Valladolid, Spain. It is famous for its unique Mudéjar theme park, which shows off a special style of art and building.
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A Look at Olmedo's Past
Olmedo has a long and interesting history. Many years ago, during the Middle Ages, a Jewish community lived here. However, in 1492, many Jewish people were asked to leave Spain. This event is known as the expulsion of the Jews.
Olmedo was also the site of two important battles in history. These were the First Battle of Olmedo and the Second Battle of Olmedo.
Fun Places to Visit
Olmedo has some cool places where you can learn and explore:
- Palacio Caballero de Olmedo: This is a palace where you can discover more about the town's history and culture.
- Parque temático del Mudéjar de Castilla y León: This is a special theme park. It shows off the Mudéjar style, which is a mix of Christian and Islamic art and architecture. You can see miniature versions of famous buildings here.
Getting Around Olmedo
Olmedo is an important place for travel in Spain.
- Roads: The N-601 road goes right through Olmedo. This road connects many cities like Adanero, Valladolid, and León.
- High-Speed Trains: A very fast train line, the Madrid–Valladolid high-speed rail line, passes through Olmedo. This town is planned to be a key spot where new high-speed train lines will branch off to places like Zamora and Galicia.
- Test Track: Olmedo is also at one end of a special 14.4-kilometer track. This track is used to test super-fast trains and a unique system called the Talgo gauge changer. This system helps trains switch between different track widths. The other end of this test track is in Medina del Campo.
Tasty Food in Olmedo
If you visit Olmedo, you can enjoy the delicious local food. The town is part of the Cuisine of the province of Valladolid, which is known for its traditional Spanish dishes.
Famous People from Olmedo
Many notable people have come from Olmedo, making important contributions in different fields:
- Juan de Sarmiento: He was a member of a special council and a historian. He wrote about the Order of Alcántara, a group of knights.
- Ignacio Ortega y Cortés: He also served on the Council of the Orders and helped a famous person named Diego de Covarrubias.
- Sebastián Cortés y Cárcel: He was a well-known jurist, which means he was an expert in law.
- Brother Bartolomé Ochaita: He was an advisor to Hernán Cortés, a famous Spanish explorer.
- Alonso de Zuazo (1466–1539): He was a judge and later became a governor in New Spain, which is now Mexico.
- Juan Jiménez de Montalvo (1551–?): He was a judge in Lima, Peru, and even acted as the Viceroy (a ruler representing the king) of Peru for a short time.
- Jerónimo de Alderete (1516–56): He was a conqueror who played a part in the history of Chile.
- Julio Valdeón Baruque (1936–2009): He was a respected historian who studied the past.
- José Antonio González Caviedes (1938–1996): He was the mayor of Olmedo and later served as a Senator in the Spanish government.
- Miriam González Durántez (1968–): She is a successful lawyer. She is also married to Nick Clegg, who was once the Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Miriam is the daughter of José Antonio González Caviedes.
See also
In Spanish: Olmedo (Valladolid) para niños
