Medina del Campo |
Medina del Campo became a famous city in Europe because of its great fairs during the 15th and 16th centuries. Almost all the buildings of artistic interest date from the 16th century; for example, the country house 'Casa Blanca', the Palacio de Dueñas (Don Rodrigo de Dueñas manor house) and the Hospital of Simón Ruiz. These buildings were promoted by rich merchant bankers who prospered thanks to the fairs.
Medina del Campo, originally a walled village, was founded on the hill called 'La Mota' in the 11th century, in the same place where the castle is now and remains of a wall still survive. Now, the Mota hill is a suburban area, however in the Middle Ages it was the town centre. Tourist attractions in the town include the El Castillo de La Mota, St. Michael's Church, Las Reales Carnicerías (the royal butcheries which is an ancient market-hall and the Casa del Peso (which was established in the 17th century in order to keep the 'Peso Real (Royal Weight) and to guarantee the official weights and measures.
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