Wonders you cannot miss in Spain

During the last weeks we have told you about some of the most special places that you can find in the old continent: the most beautiful towns in Holland, Italy and France; the most important neighborhoods in Paris; the best cities in Croatia… However, today we want to focus on Spain, which also has a lot to offer tourists.

So, next we are going to tell you about some of the best monuments that can be found throughout the territory. Do you want to join us? I assure you that you will not regret it!

The Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela

One of the places in Spain that you must visit once in your life is the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, which, as you know, welcomes the end of the famous Camino de Santiago. It is an impressive religious building of the Romanesque where you can breathe a good part of the history of Spain during the Middle Ages.

The Segovia Aqueduct

Another of the wonders of our country is the Segovia Aqueduct, a Roman engineering work that stands out in the middle of the old town. Believe it or not, this construction allowed supplying water to the entire city from a spring located more than 15 kilometers. In addition, in Segovia you can find towers, churches, convents, gardens and Mudejar buildings, without forgetting the famous roast suckling pig.

Gaudí's legacy in Barcelona

Barcelona has a lot to offer tourists (beach, mountains, old town, gastronomy ...), but one of the things that attracts the most is the legacy that Antoni Gaudí left. Of course, the building that stands out the most is the Sagrada Familia, although if you visit Barcelona, ​​you cannot miss the Guell park, Casa Milá (also known as La Pedrera) or Casa Batlló.

The Roman remains in Tarragona

If you are passionate about history, you cannot miss visiting Tarragona, one of the cities with the most Romanesque remains. Best of all, they are very well preserved. Among the archaeological remains of Tarraco, which was the administrative capital of the Roman Empire, include the Provincial Forum, the Walls, the Circus, the Amphitheater, the Temple and the Local Forum.

Hanging houses of Cuenca

Another of the wonders that can be found between our borders is the city of Cuenca, declared a World Heritage Site by the Unesco. Of course, if there is something that stands out about Cuenca they are the famous Hanging Houses, three buildings from the 15th century that were built on vertigo cliffs.

The Alhambra

Of course, we cannot forget the Alhambra, one of the most visited monuments in Europe. Declared a World Heritage Site in 1984, it is located on the hill of Sabika. If you go to Granada and there are tickets available, do not miss the opportunity to visit the venue and attend the exhibitions and activities that take place there.

caves of Altamira

Although the true Cave of Altamira is closed to the public to avoid the deterioration of the cave paintings found there, you can visit the Altamira Museum, where the Neocave is located, which allows you to learn about how people lived in the Paleolithic.

The Pilar Basilica

Finally, we are going to talk about Zaragoza, the cradle of illustrious geniuses like Francisco de Goya. And is that among other monuments, here you can find the Basilica del Pilar, a temple baroque to which many faithful pilgrim. In addition, this building houses an important artistic collection that includes, among other wonders, Goya's frescoes.

What monuments Would you like to add to the list that we have just offered you?

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