Valbuena de Duero facts for kids
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Valbuena de Duero, Spain
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| Country | Spain |
| Autonomous community | Castile and León |
| Province | Valladolid |
| Municipality | Valbuena de Duero |
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| • Total | 46 km2 (18 sq mi) |
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| • Total | 471 |
| • Density | 10.24/km2 (26.5/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Valbuena de Duero is a small town in Spain. It is located in the province of Valladolid, which is part of the Castile and León region. In 2018, about 471 people lived there. One of the most famous buildings in Valbuena de Duero is the Church of San Andrés. It is a beautiful old church built around the 13th century.
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Exploring Valbuena de Duero
Valbuena de Duero is a municipality, which is like a local government area, in the province of Valladolid. This province is part of the larger Castile and León region in Spain. The town is known for its history and quiet charm.
The Church of San Andrés
The Church of San Andrés is a very old and important building in Valbuena de Duero. It was built in the 13th century, which means it is over 700 years old! This church is a great example of Romanesque architecture. This style of building was popular in Europe during the Middle Ages.
San Bernardo Village
- A New Home: Inside the Valbuena de Duero municipality is a village called San Bernardo. It was started in the 1950s by a group called the Instituto Nacional de Colonización.
- Moving to San Bernardo: The people who came to live in San Bernardo had to move from their old town, Santa María de Poyos. Their old town was flooded when a large reservoir was built.
- Local Wine: Today, San Bernardo is also known for its wine. There is a special wine cellar there that makes Ribera del Duero DO wine. This is a type of wine that has a special quality label because of where it is made.
Valbuena Abbey
The famous Valbuena Abbey is also located within the area of Valbuena de Duero. An abbey is a building where monks or nuns live and work. This abbey is another important historical site in the region.
See also
In Spanish: Valbuena de Duero para niños
