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La Sagrada Familia

- La Sagrada Familia also known in Spanish as,


"el Templo Expiatorio de la Sagrada Familia"
meaning, "Expiatory Temple of the Sacred Family".
- A large unfinished Roman Catholic church in
Barcelona.
Park Güell
- Park Güell is a magical and extremely unusual green
space that will leave visitors astounded.
- It is an enormous garden with stunning and distinct
architectural elements designed by the renowned Catalan
architect, Antoni Gaudí.
Alhambra
- palace and fortress of the Moorish monarchs of Granada, Spain.
The name Alhambra, signifying in Arabic “the red,” is probably
derived from the reddish colour of the tapia (rammed earth) of
which the outer walls were built.
Seville Cathedral
- expression in a stone of post-Reconquest confidence and wealth. Built in
the site of mosque, it Is the third largest church in Europe and the largest
Gothic building in Europe. It is also boasts largest alter piece in Europe.

Palacio Real
- The largest royal palace in Europe by floor area, Madrid’s Palacio Real is a
majestic building with an impressive entrance featuring limestone statues
of over 44 Spanish royals. A site of royal lodgings for hundreds of years, a
9th century Muslim castle once stood there, later replaced in the 16th
century by a Christian palace. When this palace burned down in 1734, King
Philip V ordered the construction of a new palace, which stands to this day.
La Concha
La Concha is the most centrally located beach of San Sebastián. It is located in the
stunningly beautiful, shell shaped Concha bay. The shape of the bay explains the
name “Concha” that has been given to it. On one side of the bay you will find the Urgull
mountain, next to the harbour and the city hall, and on the other side of the shell you will
find the Igueldo mountain. From the city hall you can get to the golden sand beach and the
clear blue water in less than a minute.

Aqueduct of Segovia
- Segovia aqueduct, byname El Puente
(Spanish: “The Bridge”), water-conveyance
structure built under the Roman emperor
Trajan (reigned 98–117 CE) and still in use.
- One of the best-preserved Roman engineering
works, it was built of some 24,000 dark-
coloured Guadarrama granite blocks without
the use of mortar.
- The aqueduct was designated part of the
Segovia World Heritage site in 1985.
Cuenca
- situated between Madrid and Valencia, in the third least populated region in Europe, and
the town itself is a world heritage site - the old town is an outstanding example of a medieval
city, built on the steep sides of a mountain. The many casas colgadas ("hanging houses")
are built right up to the cliff edge, making Cuenca one of the most striking towns in Spain, a
gem in the province of Castilla La Mancha
Mezquita of Cordoba
- one of the oldest structures still standing from the time Muslims
ruled Al-Andalus in the late 8th century. Cordoba is a two hour
train ride south of Madrid, and draws visitors from all over the
world.
Ibiza
- Ibiza is often referred to as the “white island” and “party capital of
the world” - a neat pair of monikers to describe the difference
between day and night in this beautiful Spanish paradise. Ibiza is
home to more than 60 beaches that attract visitors from all over
the globe, and boasts some of the world’s best nightclubs, which
keep partiers entertained from sundown until dawn.
Royal Palace
- not the official residence of his Majesty the King of Spain, but
rather where state ceremonies, official banquets and other state
functions take place. The King lives in Zarzuela Palace, which is
just outside of Madrid.

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