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Partner 2 - CASTILLA&LEON REGIONAL AUTHORITY

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The region of Castilla&Leon

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Space and population of Castilla&Leon

population (2011) 2.558.463

Capital Valladolid (P 313.437)

highest peak Torrecerredo en Picos de Europa (2.648 m)

area distribution C&L Spain area in km² 94.227 504.645inhabitants per km ² 27,15 93,51

cultural assetsdeclared cultural properties (2010) 1.820 Unesco heritage sites 8declared historical towns 120

country's flag

coat of arms

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Regional Authority of Castilla&Leon (Junta de Castilla y León)

• Representing the Region of Castilla&Leon

• Office in every of the 9 provinces

• Regional contact points on location

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Field of Activity: Complete authority regarding the Cultural

Heritage of Castilla&Leon

Implementing the Strategic Plan for the Cultural Heritage

Recognition of cultural values and cataloging methodology

Cordination and collaboration with other institutions and entities

Guaranting the Cultural Heritage protection

Preserving and Restoring the Cultural Heritage

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Regional Authority of Castilla&Leon (Junta de Castilla y León)

REGIONAL MINISTER OF CULTURE AND TOURISM

MANAGING DIRECTOR OF CULTURAL POLITICIES

MANAGING DIRECTOR OF CULTURAL HERITAGE

MANAGING DIRECTOR OF TOURISM

MANAGING DIRECTOR OF SPORTS

PROTECTION DEPARTMENT

PLANNING AND STUDIES DEPARTMENT

9 employees

RESTORATION WORKS DEPARTMENT

PRESERVATION FOR CULTURAL HERITAGE CENTER

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Cultural Heritage in Castilla&Leon

Castilla&Leon is a region which offers a variety of cultural experiences including eight UNESCO world Heritage sites. Among those are three cities (Ávila, Segovia and

Salamanca), St. James’s way, Burgos Cathedral as well as the archaeological sites of Atapuerca and Siega Verde and the Roman gold mines of Las Médulas.

Castilla&Leon is also rich in natural areas, reserves, national parks and other natural monuments of great interest.

In addition to this, there are many other cultural manifestations like Holy week, local festivals and traditional constructions.

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Unesco World heritage Sites

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