In the heart of Valladolid, near the beautiful Park of Campo Grande, is the Royal monastery Collegio de Agustinos. The building in which is located the monastery attracts visitors not only for its beautiful architecture, but also the fact that within its walls is amazing, unique in its kind Museum of the East.

Historically the East attracted and agitated the minds of Europeans for their quirky traditions, culture and wealth. For many years, travelers, mariners, merchants and adventurers from different countries of Europe tried to find a way to the riches of the Eastern lands. Of course, Spain is one of the most developed European countries, was no exception. For travelers who have reached, in the end, the Eastern lands, were representatives of the Augustinians. The result of these travels and is open in the monastery Museum of the East.

The Museum collection is a 14 rooms, most of them devoted to Chinese and Filipino cultures, there are also exhibits relating to the history and culture of Japan. In the collections of the Museum presents exhibits, covering a huge time period from the 7th century BC to 18th century ad. Here is collection of porcelain, bronzes and silver, sculptures, paintings, jewelry. Also in the Museum you can get acquainted with a wonderful collection of old books, furniture, ancient Chinese coins, musical instruments, a collection of embroideries, ivories, weapons of the East.

Many experts rightly recognize the funds of the Museum of the East in Valladolid one of the world's best collections of history and art of the East.