The area of San Pablo in Valladolid is one of the most emblematic places in the city. Starting from the 10th century and for more than 10 centuries, the area of San Pablo was the main square in Valladolid. Today the area is also a major in the city, along with the Plaza de españa and Plaza de Zorrilla.

Piazza San Pablo overlook the facades of several important historic urban buildings. The San Pablo Church, the Royal Palace, the Palace of Pimentel, as well as the Palace of Justice. The facade of the monastery Church of San Pablo is a real decoration of the square. Done in the style of late Elizabethan Gothic and Renaissance facade of the Church is a true architectural masterpiece. The Church is famous because its walls was declared Emperor Charles I king of Castile.

The Royal Palace, built in the first third of the 16th century, for a long time was the official residence of the Spanish monarchs. Today it is the headquarters of the military forces. The Palace of Pimentel is the brightest examples of Palace architecture of Spain 15-16 centuries. Currently the Palace is the residence of the provincial Council of Valladolid.

Next to these important historic buildings are located and other notable buildings, among which we note the Institute Zorrilla, College Salvador and Villena Palace. The area is also the intersection of several main streets. On one side of the square the monument to king Philip II, born in Valladolid.