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The Spanish writer devoted hours to writing 'Don Quixote' in this house.

Valladolid, Spain

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An antique desk and writing utensils inside the home.  
More antiques on view at the home.  
A view of the outdoor courtyard and fountain.  
The inside of the house is decorated with antique furniture.  
Stonework outside the house reminds visitors that Cervantes lived here.  
More antiques contribute to the feeling of stepping back to Cervantes’ time.  
A table set for dinner at the former residence of Cervantes.  
Another view of a gate at the house.  
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The seminal Spanish author Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra lived in many Spanish cities—including Madrid, Seville, and Toledo—but this domicile museum in Castilla y León has been preserved with antique furniture to give the impression you’re paying the writer a visit. In this house, a nobleman died accidentally, leading to imprisonment for Cervantes before he was cleared of blame. It is also one of the homes in which Cervantes wrote the first part of his classic novel, Don Quixote.

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While visiting, you can also see a facsimile signed by him and an early edition of Don Quixote. The entry fee is €3.

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