In the center of Valladolid, near the magnificent park of Campo Grande is the Royal Monastery of College de Agustinos. The building, which houses the monastery attracts visitors not only for its beautiful architecture, but also the fact that within its walls is an amazing, unique in its kind Oriental Museum.

East has long attracted and excited the minds of the Europeans for its unusual traditions, culture and wealth. For many years, travelers, sailors, merchants and adventurers from across Europe have tried to find a way to wealth of the eastern lands. Of course, Spain is one of the most developed European countries, was no exception. Among the travelers who have reached, in the end, the eastern lands, were representatives of the Augustinian Order. The result of such travel is open in the monastery Museum of the East.

The museum's collections occupy 14 rooms, most of them devoted to Chinese and Filipino culture, there are also exhibits related to the history and culture of Japan. The museum has exhibits covering an extensive period of time - from the 7th century BC until the 18th century AD. There is a collection of porcelain, bronze and silver, sculptures, paintings, jewelry. Also in the museum you can get acquainted with the magnificent collection of antique books, furniture, ancient Chinese coins, musical instruments, a collection of embroidery, ivory, weapons of the East.

Many experts on the law recognizes the museum east of Valladolid one of the world's best collections of history and art of the East.