Alcazar, Seville,
Andalusia
This medieval Islamic palace is home to hundreds of intricate,
elaborate carvings and tilings. These cover virtually every
surface inside the palace from top to bottom. Visit the Hall
of Ambassadors and be amazed by the complexity and workmanship
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Alcazaba
of Almeria, Almeria, Andalusia
Look toward the hills of Andalusia and you will see huge stone
walls. Built in the 11th century, this Moorish fortress was
captured by the Spanish forces during the reunification by Ferdinand
and Isabella. This wonderful historic monument attracts visitors
from all over the world. |
Banuelo
(El), Granada, Andalusia
Once a place for town meetings, these baths are considered some
of the oldest in Spain. Built in the 11th Century they are still
intact, many years ago they would have even been used for weddings |
Banys
Arabs, Girona, Catalonia
The ancient ruins of these 12th-century Arab baths are the perfect
example of Romanesque civic architecture. Take a tour around
the baths, marvel at the tiles and large pillars that support
the elaborate ceiling. These well-preserved baths built after
the Moor's occupation of Girona are well worth a look! |
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Castillo
de Santa Barbara, Alicante, Costa Blanca, Valencian
Country
Built over several centuries this historic castle and fortress
overlooks the town of Alicante. Perched on the Benacantil
mountain you can still look out over the wonderful Bay of
Alicante.
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Cathedral
de Santiago, Santiago de Compostela, Galicia
This striking medieval cathedral is rumored to house the remains
of St. James the Great. He was beheaded in the year 42 by Herodes
Agrippa and his body was moved to Galicia by his disciples. |
Guggenheim
Museum Bilbao, Bilbao, Basque
This huge museum is unique to Spain, American architect Frank
Gehry is responsible for this architectural masterpiece, throwing
light on the city with a combination of chrome and glass. The
museum houses a large collection of modern and contemporary
art. The building with a surface area of 24,000 square meters
is more than 50 meters high and was built to be slotted into
the city landscape without it towering over the neighboring
buildings. The was done with modern beauty and perfect interconnecting
designs. |
Hospederia
de Anaya, Salamanca, Castile-Leon
Palacio dates back to 1411, many locals call it 'the old one'
due to its age. This ancient school of philosophy and language
was almost destroyed and rebuilt with a distict Greek look.
Hospederia de Anaya was home to the many students at the school
and offers marvelous architecture, balconies and gratings. |
Museum
of St. Francis (Museu de Sao Francisco), Porto, Northern
Portugal
This eiry catacomb is home to over 30000 human skulls all buried
in the cellars below. There are many other curiosities within,
including paintings of St Francis, several bishops and other
local items of interest. |
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Monumento
a los Corsarios, Ibiza, Balearic Islands
This Statue honours the brave pirates, who played a huge part
in Ibiza's history from the eighteenth century onwards.
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Old
Cathedral (Catedral Vieja), Salamanca, Castile-Leon
This romanesque cathedral is a must to see when visiting Salamanca,
gaze in awe at the stained glass and carved stone. |
Poblet
Monastery, Catalonia
This majestic monastery is considered one of the largest in
Spain. The Cistercian abbey surrounds a 12th-century church.
The monastery contains the pantheon of the kings of Catalonia
and Aragon |
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Queluz
Palace, Queluz, Estremadura
Frequently compared with Versailles Palace in France, this
opulent palace was begun in 1747 and is surrounded by luxurious
Palace gardens with Baroque fountains, statues and places
for recreation.
Attraction type: Historic home
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Royal
Palace (Palau Reial), Barcelona, Catalonia
This majestic palace was built in 1758 and was to used as
the summer seat for the Royals. Enjoy lush gardens and luxurious
interiors at this wonderful home.
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Roman
Amphitheater (Anfiteatro Romano), Merida, Extremadura
Visit the ancient ruins, see where the lions used to enter.
Sit on the large stone steps and see the stage where many
plays took place.
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Seville
Cathedral, Seville, Andalusia
After the destruction of an old mosque a wonderful cathedral
was built. This majestic Cathedral dates back to the 15th
century and claims to be the third largest building of its
kind in the world. Towering above the city this splendid cathedral
is amonumant to the wealth and style of its time.
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St.
George's Castle (Castelo de Sao Jorge), Lisbon, Estremadura
Located on Lisbon's highest hill, in the historic Alfama district,
this Moorish castle dominates the city. The magestic castle
housed the kings and queens of Portugal until the 16th century. |
Ulysses
Tower (Torre de Ulisses) , Lisbon, Estremadura
Take a look at Lisbon from a great height. This ancient tower
houses a giant periscope where live images of Lisbon are reflected
onto a large screen. |
Valeron
Monastery, Grand Canary, Canary Islands
This beautiful building once housed a sun-worshiping cult. The
archeological site offers evidence of Solstice and Equinox celebrations
where priestesses, the guardians of a Sun God, lived and worshiped. |
