• Annual temperature average: 11,6ºC
• Annual range of temperatures: 18,4ºC
• Annual precipitations: 392 mm/m²
• Dry months: June, July, August and September
• Months with average temperatures under 0ºC: none
• Climate: MEDITERRANEAN CONTINENTALIZED

Town of Medina del Campo
Flag	Coat of arms
State	Spain
Autonomous community	Castilla y León
Province	Valladolid
Postal code	47400
Coordinates  - Latitude:  - Longitude:	41°18' N 4º55' W
Altitude	721 m
Surface	153 km²
Distances	55 km to Valladolid 161 km to Madrid
Population  - Census 2005  - Density	20.683 inhab. 135 inhab./km²
Demonym	Medinense
River	Zapardiel brook
Mayor (since 1995)	Crescencio Martín Pascual (Partido Popular)
Local council website	Ayuntamiento de Medina del Campo

Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1000x762, 32 KB) Climograma: diagrama termopluviométrico de Medina del Campo (Valladolid, España) Temperatura media anual: 11,6ºC Oscilación térmica anual: 19ºC Precipitación total anual: 393 mm/m² Meses de sequía: Junio, Julio, Agosto... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1000x762, 32 KB) Climograma: diagrama termopluviométrico de Medina del Campo (Valladolid, España) Temperatura media anual: 11,6ºC Oscilación térmica anual: 19ºC Precipitación total anual: 393 mm/m² Meses de sequía: Junio, Julio, Agosto... Image File history File links Flag-of-Medina. ... Image File history File links Escudo-de-Medina. ... Image File history File links Medina_del_Campo_Spain_location. ... A state is an organized political community, occupying a territory, and possessing internal and external sovereignty, which successfully claims the monopoly of the use of force. ... Spains fifty provinces (provincias) are grouped into seventeen autonomous communities (comunidades aut nomas), in addition to two African autonomous cities (ciudades aut nomas) (Ceuta and Melilla). ... Capital Valladolid Area  â€“ Total  â€“ % of Spain Ranked 1st  94,223 km²  18,6% Population  â€“ Total (2003)  â€“ % of Spain  â€“ Density Ranked 6th  2,480,369  5. ... This article is about political regions. ... Categories: Spain geography stubs | Castile-Leon | Provinces of Spain ... A postal code is a series of letters and/or digits appended to a postal address for the purpose of sorting mail. ... See Cartesian coordinate system or Coordinates (elementary mathematics) for a more elementary introduction to this topic. ... A grade may refer to many different concepts, including: in various contexts: Each item in a (generally ordered and finite) collection of symbols or designators used as a particular grade system to distinguish and rank corresponding groups, where distinct members or instances of each group are regarded as sufficiently similar... A minute is a unit of time equal to 1/60th of an hour and to 60 seconds. ... Compass rose with north highlighted and at top North is one of the four cardinal directions, specifically the direction that, in Western culture, is treated as the primary direction: north is used (explicitly or implicitly) to define all other directions; the (visual) top edges of maps usually correspond to the... A compass rose with west highlighted This article refers to the cardinal direction; for other uses see West (disambiguation). ... ... The Metre (or Meter) is the base fundamental unit of length in the metric measurement system as defined originally by the French Academy of Sciences during the French Revolutionary–Napoleonic war era, and subsequently adopted by various successive International Standards Committees as the utility, elegance, and self-consistency of the... An open surface with X-, Y-, and Z-contours shown. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... The distance between two points is the length of a straight line segment between them. ... A kilometre (American spelling: kilometer), symbol: km is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 1000 metres (from the Greek words χίλια (khilia) = thousand and μέτρο (metro) = count/measure). ... Plaza Mayor and city hall, Valladolid The unfinished cathedral and the Plaza de la Universidad, near the University of Valladolid The church of Santa María la Antigua, Valladolid Valladolid, which name comes from the Arabic phrase for land of the father (Balad-Al-Walid), is an industrial city in... A kilometre (American spelling: kilometer), symbol: km is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 1000 metres (from the Greek words χίλια (khilia) = thousand and μέτρο (metro) = count/measure). ... Madrid is the capital and largest city in Spain, as well as in the province and the autonomous community of the same name. ... A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. ... A demonym or gentilic is a word that denotes the members of a people or the inhabitants of a place. ... The Murray River in Australia. ... A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning larger,greater) is the politician who serves as chief executive official of some types of municipalities. ... From the left: Mariano Rajoy, Josep Piqué and José María Aznar during the proclamation act of Josep Piqué in September 2003 The Peoples Party (Spanish: Partido Popular) is a large liberal-conservative political party in Spain. ...

Introduction

Medina del Campo is a small town located in the middle of de Spanish Meseta Central, in Castile-Leon autonomy. It has some urban features (its 20.000 inhabitants, an important railroad station, an industrial estate, very busy major roads…); but also retains a clearly rural character, since it is the capital of a farming area and it is far away from the great economic centres. Most of the land is dry, so, the most important crops are cereals. However, viticulture is important too at the Norht of the county: Denominación de Origen of Rueda Spanish Wines. Topographic map of Spain. ... Capital Valladolid Area  â€“ Total  â€“ % of Spain Ranked 1st  94,223 km²  18,6% Population  â€“ Total (2005)  â€“ % of Spain  â€“ Density Ranked 6th  2,510,849  5. ... Denominación de origen is an appellation for Spanish wines. ... Rueda is a small village some 30 kilometers southwest of the town Valladolid in the Castilla-Leon region in Spain. ...

Taurine spectacles in the Local Festivities in honour to San Antolín, patron-saint of Medina del Campo (Valladolid, Spain).
Above, a typical bull running crosses the fields.
Below, people dodge the fighting bulls in the so-called “Cortes”

Medina can offer a large variety of cultural activities to its citizens and visitors, some of them very interesting. Its Holy Week has been officially declared a Tourist Attraction, because of the artistic value of his religious images and the documented antiquity of its processions. The Film Festival Week has been, for 17 years, an important appointment for the producers of Short-Films of the whole world. There is also a Sports Week in spring, one rooted Half-Marathon and a prestigious tennis tournament. It is famous for the Greyhound Races National Championship, celebrated in Medina, which consists of hare-coursing. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (845x767, 149 KB) Sumario Bull-running (encierros) an dodges (cortes) in Medina del Campo (Valladolid, Spain) Licensing File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (845x767, 149 KB) Sumario Bull-running (encierros) an dodges (cortes) in Medina del Campo (Valladolid, Spain) Licensing File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Plaza Mayor and city hall, Valladolid The unfinished cathedral and the Plaza de la Universidad, near the University of Valladolid The church of Santa María la Antigua, Valladolid Valladolid, which name comes from the Arabic phrase for land of the father (Balad-Al-Walid), is an industrial city in... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ...

Some of the most important events for the inhabitants of Medina, are the Local Festivities, 2nd September, in honour of the so-called “San Antolín” (his real name is Saint Antoninus of Pamiers). The celebrations revolve around the religious ceremonies and, above all, around the bullfighting. The encierros (bull running) are very typical of Medina (they let the fighting bulls loose throughout the fields and along the streets of the city, leading them up to the bullring), also emblematic are the Dodges, in Spanish so-called “cortes” (the bold people go towards the bull and, just when the beast attacks, they avoid them, in the last moment, with a quickly movement). September 2 is the 245th day of the year (246th in leap years). ... The calendar of saints is a traditional Christian method of organising a liturgical year on the level of days by associating each day with one or more saints, and referring to the day as the saints day of that saint. ... Bull ring (Plaza de Toros) in Málaga (Spain) Bullfighting or tauromachy (Spanish toreo, corrida de toros or tauromaquia; Portuguese tourada, corrida de touros or tauromaquia) is a rite that involves, most of the time, professional performers (generally called in Spanish toreros or matadores and in Portuguese toureiros) who execute... A bullring is the location where the so-called sport of bullfighting is performed. ...

La Casa Blanca, country mansion of Don Rodrigo de Dueñas,
built in the 16th Century

El castillo de la Mota

Medina del Campo is a monumental town, although it has been very mistreated. We offer to a brief monumental and historical journey. Nevertheless, there are other suggestive monuments. In fact, Medina del Campo is now one of the most important towns or rural tourism of the region due to its exceptional heritage in history, art, traditions and customs. Image File history File linksMetadata Casa_Blanca. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Casa_Blanca. ... (15th century - 16th century - 17th century - more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 16th century was that century which lasted from 1501 to 1600. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (2735x2051, 4423 KB) Sumario es: Castillo de la Mota en Medina del Campo (Valladolid). ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (2735x2051, 4423 KB) Sumario es: Castillo de la Mota en Medina del Campo (Valladolid). ...

Almost all the buildings of artistic interest date from the 16th Century; for instance, the country house called 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 General Fair of the Spanish Kingdom held in Medina del Campo during the 15th and 16th Centuries. The Museum of the Fairs was created to collect all about this great open market, and it is a must-see destination for visitors. (15th century - 16th century - 17th century - more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 16th century was that century which lasted from 1501 to 1600. ... A fair is a gathering of people to display or trade produce or other goods, to parade or display animals and often to enjoy associated carnival or funfair entertainment. ...

Medina in the Middle Ages

The word Medina which means “city” in Arabic (Arabic: المدينة; alternatively transliterated into English as Madinah), so the origin of Medina may be Muslim; but it is not proved. We know for sure that Medina del Campo was founed on the hill called “La Mota” in the 11th Century, in the same place where the Castle is, and remains of a wall still survive. At the moment, the Mota hill is a suburban area, however in the Middle Ages it was the town centre. The Arabic language (Arabic: ‎ translit: ), or simply Arabic (Arabic: ‎ translit: ), is the largest member of the Semitic branch of the Afro-Asiatic language family (classification: South Central Semitic) and is closely related to Hebrew and Aramaic. ... The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ... A Muslim (Arabic: مسلم) is an adherent of Islam. ... As a means of recording the passage of time, the 11th century was that century which lasted from 1001 to 1100. ...

In addition, this hill has archaeological remains such as a stronghold, a medieval village and a Celtic walled settlement dated from 4th century BC (Iron Age). This article is about the European people. ... (5th century BC - 4th century BC - 3rd century BC - other centuries) (2nd millennium BC - 1st millennium BC - 1st millennium AD) // Events Invasion of the Celts into Ireland Battle of the Allia and subsequent Gaulish sack of Rome 383 BCE Second Buddhist Councel at Vesali. ... Iron Age Axe found on Gotland This article is about the archaeological period known as the Iron Age, for the mythological Iron Age see Iron Age (mythology). ...

El Castillo de la Mota (The Mota Castle)

The word “Mota” refers to an artificial mountain built to defend the castle better, this mound was called in early English: motte. The Mota fortress had a military function and it also was a royal dungeon. The castle was built between the 12th Century and 15th Century. It has a moat with its own drawbridge (today fixed), an outer curtain wall (for artillery), an inner curtain wall(with arrow slits for archers and guards) surrounding a large courtyard (with a chapel), and a great square tower (which is the Keep). The Middle Ages formed the middle period in a traditional schematic division of European history into three ages: the classical civilization of Antiquity, the Middle Ages, and modern times, beginning with the Renaissance. ... A motte-and-bailey is a form of castle. ... Fortifications (Latin fortis, strong, and facere, to make) are military constructions designed for defensive warfare. ... The dungeon of Bothwell Castle seen from the Great Hall A dungeon (derived from the Old French donjon, from the Latin dominus, lord), in its original medieval usage, was the keep, the main tower of a castle which formed the final defensive position the garrison could retreat to when outer... (11th century - 12th century - 13th century - other centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 12th century was that century which lasted from 1101 to 1200. ... (14th century - 15th century - 16th century - other centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 15th century was that century which lasted from 1401 to 1500. ... The moated manor house of Baddesley Clinton in Warwickshire, England Moats (also known as a Fosse) were deep and wide water-filled trenches, excavated to provide a barrier against attack upon castle ramparts or other fortifications. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Bascule bridge. ... The term curtain wall has many uses throughout history. ... Historically, artillery refers to any engine used for the discharge of projectiles during war. ... An arrow slit is a thin vertical window in a fortification through which an archer can shoot arrows while remaining largely free from personal danger. ... A court or courtyard is an enclosed area, often a space enclosed by a building that is open to the sky. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ...

The castle was abandoned and collapsed, but was restored after the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). It was the first monumental building in Medina designated as a Heritage Site (Bien de interés cultural). The Spanish Civil War (July 1936–April 1939) was a conflict in which the incumbent Second Spanish Republic and political left-wing groups fought against a right-wing nationalist insurrection led by General Francisco Franco, who eventually succeeded in ousting the Republican government and establishing a personal dictatorship. ... 1936 (MCMXXXVI) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1939 (MCMXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ...

The early Walls

Medina was a walled village, and its stronghold was a very important building around the town to protect the people from attacks. The walls date from the 11th Century, and they were enlarged three times, as the population was growing. At present, there are only remains. Stronghold is a commercial version of Apache Web Server, distributed by RedHat Inc. ... As a means of recording the passage of time, the 11th century was that century which lasted from 1001 to 1100. ...

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St. Michael’s Church

This church was built beside the wall gate of the old town, opposite the original city hall, which no longer exists. Probably, its entrance hall was the meeting point of the council. In small towns, the town hall may also incorporate other functions, such as a post office. ... A council is a group of people who usually possess some powers of governance. ...

The oldest part of the church is of Mudejar-Gothic style; but was renovated several times. The greater chapel has large dimensions, with Gothic ribbed vault roof and an interesting altarpiece dated from the 16th Century. Mudejar Medieval Spanish corruption of the Arabic word Mudajjan مدجن, meaning domesticated. The term means those who accepted submission to non Muslim authorities in lands taken over by Christians in the Mediterranean. ... See also Gothic art. ... In architecture, a vault is an arched structure of masonry, forming a ceiling or canopy. ... An altarpiece is a picture or relief representing a religious subject and suspended in a frame behind the altar of a church. ... (15th century - 16th century - 17th century - more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 16th century was that century which lasted from 1501 to 1600. ...

In the choir, which is in the west facade, we can admire the magnificent baroque organ, dated from the 18th Century, a recently restored masterpiece. Adoration, by Peter Paul Rubens: dynamic figures spiral down around a void: draperies blow: a whirl of movement lit in a shaft of light, rendered in a free bravura handling of paint. ... (17th century - 18th century - 19th century - more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 18th century refers to the century that lasted from 1701 through 1800. ...

Las Reales Carnicerías (the royal butcheries)

This is an ancient market-hall, in Spanish called Mercado de Abastos. It stands on the left bank of the Zapardiel brook. The Reyes Católicos ordered its construction in 1500; it is, therefore, of Renaissance style. Later on, in the reign of Felipe II, it was used for the sale of meat to the citizens. It is very significant because it’s the only historic building of this type, in the whole world, which still maintains its original market function. The Catholic monarchs (Spanish: Reyes Católicos) is the collective title used in history for Queen Isabella I of Castile and King Ferdinand II of Aragon. ... 1500 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... In the traditional view, the Renaissance is understood as an historical age that was preceded by the Middle Ages and followed by the Reformation. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...

Medina, city of Fairs

Medina del Campo became a famous city in Europe because of its great Fairs during the 15th Century and 16th Century. The streets and squares of the town were an endless colourful marketplace. The main purpose of the early fairs was banking, wool and textile sales, the book market and an enormous variety of goods and trades. As the population grew, the town was developed towards the plain of Zapardiel brook. Since then, the Padilla Street became the business centre of Medina. World map showing Europe Europe is conventionally considered one of the seven continents of Earth which, in this case, is more a cultural and political distinction than a physiogeographic one. ... A fair is a gathering of people to display or trade produce or other goods, to parade or display animals and often to enjoy associated carnival or funfair entertainment. ... (14th century - 15th century - 16th century - other centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 15th century was that century which lasted from 1401 to 1500. ... (15th century - 16th century - 17th century - more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 16th century was that century which lasted from 1501 to 1600. ...

La Calle Padilla (Padilla Street)

This lane connects the Main Square with St. Michael’s Bridge (also called Puente de las Cadenas). This street was named in honour of Don Juan de Padilla, a communard leader of the Castilians in the 16th Century (see Castilian War of the Communities); but earlier was named “Rúa Nueva” (New Road). Padilla Street was the downtown area where numerous banks and jewellery shops settled, and actually some of them still mains. (15th century - 16th century - 17th century - more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 16th century was that century which lasted from 1501 to 1600. ... The Castilian War of the Communities is also known as the Revolt of the Comuneros, and in Spanish as la Guerra de los Comunidades de Castilla. ... Wikipedia does not yet have an article with this exact name. ...

Whereas the financiers settled in Padilla Street, the other merchants were distributed in the Main Square according to Ordenanzas de Feriantes (Lodging Ordinances).

La Casa del Peso (The House of Pounds)

This building stands in the Main Square and is built over five elegant arcades with long balcony. It was established in 17th Century in order to keep the "Peso Real" (Royal Weight) and to guarantee the official weights and measures.

Casa del Peso

Palacio Testamentario de Isabel, la Católica

Isabel, la Católica, Queen of Castile in 15th Century

Will of Isabel, la Católica

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This mansion was the residence of the royal family in the time of Fairs. In this palace many historical incidents happened during the 14th and 15th Centuries. The most important episode was the will and death of Isabel la Católica (Queen of Castile), 26th November 1504(for this reason it is also called Palacio Testamentario, Testamentary Palace). Isabella of Castile Isabella of Castile (April 22, 1451 – November 26, 1504) was queen of Castile and Leon. ... A former kingdom of modern day Spain, Castile comprises the two regions of Old Castile in north-western Spain, and New Castile in the centre of the country. ... (Redirected from 26th November) November 26 is the 330th day (331st on leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1504 was a leap year starting on Friday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

The Palace was started in the 14th Century and was enlarged both by Don Fernando de Antequera (Lord of Medina del Campo and, afterwards, King of Aragon), as well as by the Reyes Católicos. It was restored three times, in 1601, 1603 and 1673. It was at one time much larger than the present-day building. This 14th-century statue from south India depicts the gods Shiva (on the left) and Uma (on the right). ... Ferdinand I (of Aragón and Sicily), called The Just (c. ... Capital Zaragoza Area  â€“ Total  â€“ % of Spain Ranked 4th  47 719 km²  9,4% Population  â€“ Total (2003)  â€“ % of Spain  â€“ Density Ranked 11th  1 217 514  2,9%  25,51/km² Demonym  â€“ English  â€“ Spanish  Aragonese  aragonés Statute of Autonomy August 16, 1982 ISO 3166-2 AR Parliamentary representation  â€“ Congress seats  â€“ Senate... The Catholic monarchs (Spanish: Reyes Católicos) is the collective title used in history for Queen Isabella I of Castile and King Ferdinand II of Aragon. ... Events February 8 - Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex, rebels against Elizabeth I of England - revolt is quickly crushed February 25 - Robert Devereux beheaded Jesuit Matteo Ricci arrives in China Bad harvest in Russia due to rainy summer Dutch troops drive Portuguese from Málaga Battle of Kinsale, Ireland Births... King James I of England/VII of Scotland, the first monarch to rule the Kingdoms of England and Scotland at the same time Events March - Samuel de Champlain, French explorer, sails to Canada March 24 - Elizabeth I of England dies and is succeeded by her cousin King James I of... Events January 22 - Impostor Mary Carleton is hanged in Newgate prison in England for multiple thefts and returning from penal transportation March 18 - John Berkeley, 1st Baron Berkeley of Stratton sells his part of New Jersey to the Quakers. ...

Collegiate Church of SAN ANTOLÍN

This church is almost as large as a cathedral. It is of Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque styles. It was constructed between the 16th Century and the 18th century. The central nave and its lateral aisles are of Late Gothic style and it has many chapels, such as the Chapel of Virgen del Pópolo, with a balcony, which was used to celebrate the mass for all the market traders lodged in the Main Square. The Collegiate Church of Medina was restored in 2004 and is once more looking its best. A cathedral is a Christian church building, specifically of a denomination with an episcopal hierarchy, such as the Anglican, Roman Catholic and some Lutheran churches, which serves as the central church of a diocese, and thus as a bishops seat. ... See also Gothic art. ... In the traditional view, the Renaissance is understood as an historical age that was preceded by the Middle Ages and followed by the Reformation. ... Adoration, by Peter Paul Rubens: dynamic figures spiral down around a void: draperies blow: a whirl of movement lit in a shaft of light, rendered in a free bravura handling of paint. ... (15th century - 16th century - 17th century - more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 16th century was that century which lasted from 1501 to 1600. ... (17th century - 18th century - 19th century - more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 18th century refers to the century that lasted from 1701 through 1800. ... Links to full descriptions of the elements of a Gothic floorplan are also found at the entry Cathedral diagram. ... In a modern church an aisle is a row down the middle of the church with a set of pews on each side. ... Gothic art refers to the art of the Gothic cultural movement in northern Europe. ... A balcony comprising a balustrade supported at either end by plinths. ... Mass is a property of a physical object that quantifies the amount of matter it contains. ... It has been designated the: International Year of Rice (by the United Nations) International Year to Commemorate the Struggle against Slavery and its Abolition (by UNESCO) 2004 World Health Day topic was Road Safety (by World Health Organization) Year of the Monkey (by the Chinese calendar) See the world in...

Facade of the Colegiate Church of San Antolín in Medina del Campo

Ribbed vaults of the Colegiate Church of San Antolín

Statue of the bishop Fray Lope de Barrientos kneeling in prayer

External chapel of La Virgen del Pópolo, in the colegiate church

Image File history File linksMetadata Nieva_sobre_Medina. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (480x640, 210 KB) Sumario Bóvedas de crucería de la Colegiata de Medina del Campo Licensing File links The following pages link to this file: Medina del Campo Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (670x1000, 969 KB) Sumario Obispo Barrientos, estatua orante (versión fotográfica) Se conserva en el Museo de las Ferias de Medina del Campo[1] Licensing File links The following pages link to this file: Medina del Campo ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1641x2224, 507 KB) Sumario Capilla exterior de la Virgen del Pópolo en la Colegiata de Medina del Campo Outher chapel of la Virgen del Pópolo in the colegiate church of Medina del Campo Licensing File links The following pages...

Medina del Campo after the Fairs

Between the 17th century and the 19th century it is a time of decline; but the town took off again at the end of the 19th century, thanks to the arrival of the railway, the opening of the military district (the quarter of Marques de la Ensenada), and the opening of the hydrotherapic establishmente of Las Salinas. Furthermore the commercial supply, such as the forniture trade or the opening of shops every Sunday of the year (which is not customary in Spain), the Denominación de Origen of Rueda Spanish Wines. (16th century - 17th century - 18th century - more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 17th century was that century which lasted from 1601-1700. ... Alternative meaning: Nineteenth Century (periodical) (18th century — 19th century — 20th century — more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 19th century was that century which lasted from 1801-1900 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar. ... Alternative meaning: Nineteenth Century (periodical) (18th century — 19th century — 20th century — more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 19th century was that century which lasted from 1801-1900 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar. ... Denominación de origen is an appellation for Spanish wines. ... Rueda is a small village some 30 kilometers southwest of the town Valladolid in the Castilla-Leon region in Spain. ...

The main activities of the industrial sector are forniture (example Castill Confort), metal (for instance, MADE S.A., or Ferroaleaciones Españolas SA) the food industry (like Productos Casado and others). As for the service sector, it is has a special place in the history of Medina, due to the tradition of Fairs. Today, many sevices are offered in the town such as administrative (private and public ones), or trade activities that are gathered in the historical centre of the town (Main Square and Calle Padilla...).

In the 21th century, Medina del Campo has joined to the Local Agenda 21 with the purpose of increasing its economic activities by, among others, raising the quality of life if its inhabitants. In order to do so, five main fields are concerned: This redirect page is being considered for deletion in accordance with Wikipedias deletion policy. ... Agenda 21 is a programme of the United Nations (UN) related to sustainable development. ...

• Infrastructures: developing new economic areas and attracting foreign enterprises. The creation of a new industrial state called Polígono Industrial Francisco Lobato specialy adapted for SMEs or SMB; and another one for big businesses called Polígono Industrial Escaparate.
• Transport networks: building new facilities for the movement of goods and passengers, including the construction of a segment of the Spanish High Speed Train (AVE) between Madrid and Valladolid.
• Environment: using open spaces, improving water quality; building new facilities for recycling with several neighbourhood recycling stations; sewage treatment with a wastewater treatement plant... (in order to obey the new European Union environmental norms)
• Trade innovations:adapting and transforming traditional businesses into modern and innovating ones.
• Tourism and Culture: transforming its touristic products according to the actual demand.

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External links

• MedinaPatasarriba - A site with daily news about the town.
• Tourism Office of Medina del Campo (in English)
• Location of Medina del Campo in Google Maps
• Map of Medina del Campo by MapQuest
• Other links about Medina by José-Manuel Benito