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Cordoba city

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Cordoba is an exemplary city; it is one of the most beautiful places in Spain and a UNESCO world heritage site due to it’s large, well conserved historical old town. Chosen by the Prince of Omeya, Abd-al Rahman I in 716 as the capital of the Kingdom of Al-andalus, Cordoba became the most dazzling city of the known world. Under the Omeyan Reign Cordoba was at the height of it’s cultural and commercial powers and had a considerable population.... read more >>>

Albaicin district

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One of the possible points of access to this neighbourhood is via the puerta de Elvira, one of the most important of the city’s many gateways. Climbing the Alhacaba hill and following the walls of the alcazaba Cadima, one reaches plaza Larga and the arco de las Pesas. From here on, one of the visitor’s pleasures is to become lost in the neighbourhood’s labyrinthine streets, without forgetting a few points of interest.... read more >>>

The Alhambra palace

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The Alhambra palace, the Generalife and the Albaycín district of Granadawere declared World Heritage by UNESCO in 1984.

Though the origins of both important monuments of Granada, the Alhambra and Generalife, are not clear, there are certain remains from the 9th century, the Alhambra’s most brilliant creations date from the Nasrid Empire and the reign of Carlos V, between the 13th and 16th centuries. ... read more >>>

The Giralda tower

Submitted by on-map on Mon, 01/02/2010 - 08:43 |

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The Giralda is the most emblematic monument of Seville. This Minaret, 76m in height, was constructed by the Moors between 1184 and 1197. After the reconquest in 1568 the Christians fitted the minaret with the bell tower. As an emblem of Seville the Giralda forms an elegant and tall silhouette next to the cathedral. Built in the 12C, ... read more >>>

The Alcazar palace

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The Alcazar Palace (los Reales Alcazares) is definitly one of the most impressive monuments of Seville. You should not miss it when visiting the city! It is a fortified palace of which the construction was ordered by Abd Al Ramn III in the year 913. The Alcazar palace is considered World Heritage by UNESCO.... read more >>>

Seville cathedral

Submitted by on-map on Mon, 01/02/2010 - 09:04 |

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'Let us build a church so big that those who see it will think us mad', that is what the cathedral chapter decided in 1401 when the former mosque of Seville had to be knocked down. It is one of the last Spanish Gothic cathedrals, and the Renaissance style is already evident there. Its impressive size makes it the third largest in the Christian world, after Saint Peter's in Vatican city and Saint Paul's in London.... read more >>>

Archive of the Indies

Submitted by on-map on Tue, 02/02/2010 - 13:43 |

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The construction of this building began in the 16th century to be used by traders for their commercial transactions. In 1785, the premises became the headquarters for the General Archives of the Indies ... read more >>>

Cordoba Mosque - Mezquita

Submitted by on-map on Fri, 02/04/2010 - 16:47 |

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The architecture of the Cordoba Mosque tells the history of a unique and fascinating era. The mosque was built from the year 780, on the site of the Visigothic church of St-Vincent, and successively extended by the addition of new naves until 987 when it achieved its current dimensions. After the catholic reconquest, with the newly regained power in Córdoba, the Christians built a Gothic cathedral in the heart of the mosque. In 1984 it was declared World Heritage by UNESCO.... read more >>>

Baeza

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This town in the province of Jaen stands on a little promontory, dominating a landscape of olive trees, in the centre of the county of La Loma. Baeza, which has been declared a World Heritage site like the neighbouring village of Ubeda, has an incredible legacy from the Renaissance, where carved stone contrasts with whitewashed houses.

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Ubeda

Submitted by on-map on Thu, 05/08/2010 - 16:48 |

Ubeda, in the province of Jaén and known as the capital of the Andalusian Renaissance, stands on a hill near the valley of the Alto Guadalquivir, in the county of La Loma. Its old town, declared a UNESCO World Heritage site together with the neigbouring village of Baeza, houses a splendid legacy of monuments made up of churches, palaces and aristocratic houses. Arab Ubbadat was founded in the 9th century,

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Santa Maria Cathedral in Burgos

Submitted by Nicole01 on Thu, 11/11/2010 - 13:08 |

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Santa Maria Cathedral in Burgos' city center is a Catholic chapel dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Construction began in 1221, using the Gothic style of French Cathedrals, but there are several examples of Renaissance and Baroque architecture inside the chapel. The Cathedral underwent significant changes in the XV and XVI Centuries.... read more >>>

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Tarragona

Submitted by Nicole01 on Mon, 15/11/2010 - 14:34 |

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Tarragona is a city with a long historical tradition and broad artistic heritage. It is located on the shores of the Mediterranean on the Golden Coast (la Costa Dorada). Boasting warm water beaches, it is an extremely popular tourist attraction.

Its origins date back to the ancient Roman Tarraco, capital of the Hispania Citerior Tarraconensis. Its main legacy is the "Roman ruins of Tarraco"; an archaeological site that was declared a Unesco World Heritage Site

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Avila

Submitted by on-map on Thu, 18/11/2010 - 11:06 |

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Ávila is a city in the autonomous community of Castile and Leon. It is situated to the north-west of Madrid, and is famous for its remarkably well-preserved Romanesque city walls. Ávila's historic centre was declared a World Heritage Site in 1985 thanks to its rich cultural heritage.... read more >>>

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Segovia

Submitted by on-map on Thu, 18/11/2010 - 11:23 |

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Segovia is the capital city of the Segovia Province in the autonomous community of Castile and Leon. It is situated to the north of Madrid (35 minutes away by high speed train).The province of Segovia is neighboured by Burgos and Valladolid to the north, Avila to the west, Soria to the east and Madrid and Guadalajara to the south. The town of Segovia also forms part of the main route of the Camino de... read more >>>

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Salamanca

Submitted by Nicole01 on Thu, 18/11/2010 - 14:22 |

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Salamanca is the capital city of the province of Salamanca in the autonomous community of Castile and Leon. It is situated about 200 kms

west of Madrid and 80 kms east of the Portuguese border, on the banks of the Tormes river. The city is famous for its monuments and rich artistic heritage, as well as for its university. ... read more >>>

Toledo

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Toledo is one of the Spanish cities with the richest collection of monuments. It is known as the "city of three cultures", due to its former occupation by Christians, Arabs and Jews.The city has a rich artistic and cultural heritage preserved behind its walls in the form of churches, palaces, forts, mosques and synagogues. This great diversity of artistic styles makes the old capital of La Mancha a real open air museum. The city has also been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.... read more >>>

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A Coruña, Galicia

Submitted by Nicole01 on Tue, 14/12/2010 - 13:20 |

A Coruña (in Castillian called La Coruña) is the capital city of the province of the same name. It also used to be the capital of Galicia (1563-1982) before the title was awarded to Santiago de Compostela. A Coruña is a major port city and is surrounded by the sea on all sides.

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Santiago de Compostela

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Santiago de Cospostela is the capital city of the autonomous community of Galicia in Spain. It is also famous for being the final destination of the medieval pilgrimage route, El Camino de Santiago (The Way of Saint James). The city has a rich historical and monumental heritage and its Old Town was declared an UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985.

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La Sagrada Familia

Submitted by Nicole01 on Tue, 14/12/2010 - 14:27 |

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The Sagrada Familia (Basilica and Expiatory Church of the Holy Family) is a large Roman Catholic church in Barcelona, Catalonia. It was designed by the Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí (1852-1926) and although it remains unfinished, it has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. ... read more >>>

Güell Park

Submitted by Spain On Line on Sun, 26/12/2010 - 14:32 |

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Park Güell is a garden complex with various architectural elements and sculptures designed by the Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí. It is located on the hill of El Carmel in the Gracia district of Barcelona and was built in 1900-1914. It forms part of the "Works of Antoni Gaudí" UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Cáceres

Submitted by Nicole01 on Mon, 10/01/2011 - 12:46 |

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The city of Cáceres is an urban settlement dating back to the Middle Ages and it contains one of the most comprehensive collections of Renaissance architecture in the world. For this reason, the city was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986. Its most important monuments include: the Church of Santa María (a cathedral), el palacio de las Veletas (archaeological museum), el palacio de los Golfines de Arriba y el palacio de los Golfines de Abajo, la casa del Sol, la torre de Bujaco and el arco de la Estrella. ... read more >>>

Antoni Gaudi

Submitted by Nicole01 on Fri, 28/01/2011 - 10:58 |

Antoni Gaudi (1852 - 1926) is considered to be an architect with international reach. He broke away from historical styles and, instead, brought about the creation of a new artistic language. His most notable works include: the Sagrada Familia, Park Güell, the Batlló house and Casa Milá. Seven of his works, together, have been declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco.

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Cave of Altamira, Santillana del Mar

Submitted by on-map on Fri, 11/02/2011 - 12:49 |

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Altamira is a cave, located near the town of Santillana del Mar in the region of Cantabria (north of Spain), famous for its Upper Paleolithic (a period between 40.000 and 10.000 years ago, in some contexts also called the "late stone age") cave paintings. These include drawings and polychrome rock paintings of wild mammals and human hands. The paintings in Altamira are particularly famous as they were the first prehistoric cave paintings to be discovered in Spain. Despite the discovery of the paintings being made public in 1880, the acknowedgement of the authenticity of the paintings did not come until 1902. The cave has since been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. ... read more >>>

Poblet Monastery

Submitted by on-map on Mon, 14/02/2011 - 15:15 |

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The Monastery of Santa Maria de Poblet is a Cistercian monastery, located in the comarca of Conca de Barbera in the province ofTarragona in the region of Catalonia. The main architect of the monastery was Amau Bargués. It was founded in 1150 by Cistercian monks from France, who followed the Rule of Saint Benedict. Poblet monastery was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1991.

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Aranjuez Cultural Landscape - World Heritage

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Cultural Landscapes have been defined by the World Heritage Committee as distinct geographical areas or properties uniquely "representing the combined work of nature and of man". The complex cultural landscape of Aranjuez marks a seminal stage in the development of landscape design. The cultural landscape of Aranjuez is made up of watercourses, geometric landscape design, forest landscape and palatial buildings. UNESCO listed the Aranjuez Cultural Lanscape as a World Heritage Site in 2001.... read more >>>

Las Medulas - World Heritage

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Las Médulas is a historical site near the town of Ponferrada, province of León, in the region of Castile and León, Spain. It was formerly the site of the most important gold mine in the Roman Empire. In 1997, the Cultural Landscape of Las Médulas was listed by UNESCO as one of the World Heritage Sites.

The spectacular landscape of Las Médulas is the result of "Ruina Montium"... read more >>>

El Escorial, world heritage

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El Escorial, located in the town of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, about 45 km northwest of Madrid, is a historical residence of the king of Spain. It functions as a monastery, royal palace, museum and school. El Escorial is comprised of two historical architectural complexes: The Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo El Real and La Granjilla de La Fresnada, a royal hunting lodge and monastic retreat situated about 5 km away. The Royal Site of San Lorenzo of El Escorial was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO on November 2, 1984. It remains an extremely popular tourist attraction.

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Mudéjar Architecture of Aragon

Submitted by on-map on Fri, 18/02/2011 - 18:22 |

The political, social and cultural conditions that prevailed in Spain in the period following the Reconquista (12th century) led to the developement of Mudejar art in Aragon. Mudéjar Architecture of Aragon is an aesthetic trend in the Mudéjar style in the city of Aragon, which has been recognized in some representative buildings as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. ... read more >>>

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Cordoba city

Albaicin district

The Alhambra palace

The Giralda tower

The Alcazar palace

Seville cathedral

Archive of the Indies

Cordoba Mosque - Mezquita

Baeza

Ubeda

Santa Maria Cathedral in Burgos

Tarragona

Avila

Segovia

Salamanca

Toledo

A Coruña, Galicia

Santiago de Compostela

La Sagrada Familia

Güell Park

Cáceres

Antoni Gaudi

Cave of Altamira, Santillana del Mar

Poblet Monastery

Aranjuez Cultural Landscape - World Heritage

Las Medulas - World Heritage

El Escorial, world heritage

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