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An interesting tour sight is Hospital de San Juan Bautista. The building is interesting, first of all, from an architectural point of view, because it is the true embodiment of the Spanish Renaissance. Construction of the hospital began in 1541 and lasted for more than sixty years. Nowadays the part of the historic building hosts the famous Museo Duque de Lerma. Its collection is very extensive and striking in its luxury; among exhibits there are priceless works of art, weapons and ornaments, as well as an authentic 16th-century pharmacy.
It’s also worth to visit Castillo de San Servando. Many exciting stories and legends are associated with this 14th-century fortress. The last reconstruction of the castle took place in the middle of the last century. Now it is a regular venue for important business events. The most important religious landmark of the city is the Cathedral of Saint Mary striking with its skillful decoration.

The first religious building has been erected on the site of the cathedral in the 5th century; then Visigoth church was destroyed by invaders and a beautiful mosque was built on its site. According to historical documents the cathedral was laid in 1226; its construction lasted more than three hundred years.
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