Many centuries ago, the Romans settled in this territory and left famous monuments, such as the Aqueduct of Segovia, which allowed people to bring water from the distant mountains to the town, where it hardly rained.

However, the region grew in importance especially during the Middle Ages, more precisely, during the 9^th century C.E., when it became one of the most important kingdoms of the peninsula. Back then, the capital was located in what is now León. The kings and nobles would meet in the castles that, in the end, gave rise to the city. Nonetheless, the origins of this city are even older: in Roman times, it was a military camp. It should also be noted that most great cathedrals in Spain are placed in the cities of Castile and León.

Moreover, Castile and León has the honor of being one of the first places in the world where a parliament was ever created. It was called Las Cortes, and the idea was for its members to advise the ruler. In addition, Spain’s most famous queen, Isabella I, was Queen of Castile. She was the one who sponsored Columbus’ trip to America, as well as one of the greatest rulers of Spain, and the most powerful woman of the day.

Despite its former glory, nowadays, many villages of the region have had to see a great portion of their population leave, abandoning the crops of wheat that once made them famous. There’s a popular saying that goes “When has Castile said that it no longer wants wheat?”, referring to these large magnetic fields.