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The Route of the English Ambassador: from Cervantes to Shakespeare in Valladolid

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Cervantes was living in Valladolid and had just published Don Quixote when an English delegation arrived to ratify the Peace Treaty of London. A few days after they left, a mysterious murder happened at the door of Cervantes' house. This game takes you to the historical events that happened in 1605, when Valladolid was the proud capital of Spain. Characters and events are taken from historical records. The few invented elements are inspired on the fictional creations of Shakespeare and Cervantes

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  • Can be played on
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

  • During these hours
    Whole day

  • Languages
    English, Spanish

Created by
Berta Cano

Highlights

    What if Shakespeare came along with the English embassy that arrived in Valladolid while Cervantes was living here? What if the crime that happened at Cervantes doorstep was the consequence of this visit? Follow William Shakespeare and Isabela, a Spanish-English lady, to find out what happened in this city four-hundred years ago.

Storyline

William Shakespeare comes to Valladolid as one of the members of an embassy. He will meet Isabela (la Española-Inglesa), a girl who was taken as a prisoner from Cadiz by the English during the war and was raised there by the family of her captors.

Even though she is beautiful, her face is disfigured because she was poisoned by a jealous lady.

Having lost her beauty she has lost her worth and is allowed to leave the court, but the late Queen Elizabeth gave her some jewels that she brings along.

Experience's route

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Starting point Casa de Cervantes
C. Rastro, Valladolid, Spain
Finish point The Palace of Gondomar
C. Cadenas de San Gregorio, 47011 Valladolid, Spain

Places you will visit

9

You will walk

2500 steps

Total distance

1.9 km

  • This quest features interactive puzzles you’ll solve in the real world.
  • Difficulty level: Medium 🟡🤔
  • Audio Stories
  • Fun to do as a couple
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Isabelica

27 May 2025

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27 May 2025

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26 May 2025

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