Who was Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar really?
He has gone down in History with a capital H as one of the three most influential figures in Spain, if we can call him that.
Transformed into a legendary hero by the Song of El Cid, Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar was actually famous in his time for being an invincible soldier, a mercenary who sold himself to the highest bidder, Christian or Muslim, who conquered territories and became lord of Valencia.
Explore the fabulous film locations that catapulted the character played by Charlton Heston to international fame.
Discover what lies behind the legendary myth of the Song of El Cid, get closer to the historical figure and his turbulent and fascinating era on this delightful route.
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