The heart of an empire, in photos

Mojados returned to the 16th century on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd of July with the celebration of its ‘Mojados, heart of an empire’

Mojados returned to the 16th century on 1, 2 and 3 July. An event that, as its Councillor for Culture, Tourism and New Technologies acknowledged to EL ESPAÑOL, «is one of the most important events in the municipality along with the Patron Saint Festivities of Our Lady of the Rosary and San Antonio. Last year we lived a version «adapted» to the circumstances, but this year we are enjoying it one hundred percent in its XV anniversary».

Mojados, heart of an empire

Mojados revives its traditional weekend that commemorates the meeting that took place there in 1517 between the future Charles I of Spain and V of Germany and his brother Ferdinand

After two years due to the pandemic, Mojados (Valladolid) is once again reliving in style the meeting between two key figures in the history of Europe, the future Charles I of Spain and V of Germany and his brother Ferdinand the second, Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire. The event commemorates the meeting between the two brothers in Mojados in November 1517.

The poker of personalities that met in Mojados

On 12 November 1517, two emperors, a queen and a pope from Rome met there

Few places can boast of being the meeting place of people who have left their mark on history. One of them is Mojados, which on 12 November 1517 hosted a meeting attended by two emperors, a queen and a pope from Rome. That, in a small town in the 16th century.

A visit to the Charles V Museum in Mojados

Small, but with all the arguments for a very enriching visit

Mojados is home to the first museum in Spain dedicated to the Emperor Charles V. A place where you can learn details of his life, as well as see a life-size figure of him.

Mojados, heart of an empire

This year returns thee encounter between the two brothers who were to become Holy Roman Emperors

Mojados will once again host a new edition of «Heart of an Empire», an event that was suspended last year due to COVID-19. The town council has programmed activities including historical re-enactments, a medieval market and camp, and a Renaissance mass.

Mojados, heart of an empire

You have an appointment the first weekend with this historical recreation

Mojados witnessed the meeting between two emperors in 1517, a moment that is recreated every year in Mojados (Valladolid). This year you will have the opportunity to attend it during the first month of July.