The town possesses the titles of “Very noble”, “Very loyal” -who have been held since ancient times, “Charitable and hospitable” -distinction granted by King Alfonso XIII-, “Very cultured”, “Docta” and “Sabia” Awarded by the Junta de Castilla y León in 1985, 1997 and 2007 respectively. In 1988, the old city was declared a World Heritage Site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.