Castile Canal - Cigales
- Route Data
- Ascent slope
- 745 m.
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On the other side of the Canal is Cigales which gives its name to the Denominación de Origen and has become famous for its claret in Castilla y León.
Two of the Canal's last aqueducts, the Mucientes and the Sopeña aqueduct are situated here. The Herreran style Iglesia de Santiago Apóstol in the village, from the distance, bears a close resemblance to the Catedral de Santiago de Compostela. Inside the church, the superb Baroque altarpiece, the work of the artist Gil de Hontañón, played an important part in the church's being declared cultural heritage.
What to see?
Church of Santiago ApostolMore informationThis parish church by Rodrigo Gil de Hontañón contains a large baroque altarpiece. The church has a one-room ground plan with large columns, vaults and three apses.It has numerous documentary references...
Cigales, Wine Harvest FestivalMore informationWith the arrival of the grape harvest, the town of Cigales (Valladolid) celebrates its Fiesta de la Vendimia (Wine Harvest Festival), an event which reunites all the bodegas of the Denominación de Origen...
- Classification of Festivities
- Castilla y León Tourist Interest
- Date
- 17 de septiembre al 24 de septiembre
- Town
- Cigales
