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El Escorial
El Escorial Once just a sleepy little resort town 28 mi (45 km) northwest of Madrid, San Lorenzo de El Escorial now hosts thousands of tourists coming in throngs to see the famous royal monastery. In addition to being home to an order of monks, this attraction also acts as a royal palace, museum a
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Cordoba
Cordoba A heady mix of Roman, Moorish, Jewish and Christian ingredients make Cordoba one of Andalusia’s most fascinating cities. The city was once at the center of the Iberian Islamic world, and many architectural relics remain.Tailor-made for wandering, the World Heritage-listed medieval old city
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Toledo
Toledo Toledo, just 44 mi (70 km) south of Madrid, is the former capital of Spain and is known as the city of three cultures. Inhabited by everyone from the Romans to the Christians, Toledo has served as a homebase for each of its conquerors. There are traces of each major religion that still rema
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Alcazar de los Reyes Cristianos
Alcazar de los Reyes Cristianos Córdoba doesnt just have a Grand Mosque, but also a palace: the Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos. Once the site of a Visigoth fortress, it was ultimately rebuilt to house the caliphs of Córdoba, before being taken over by the Christians. Once in their hands, the pala
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Timanfaya National Park
Timanfaya National Park With its still-steaming mounds of volcanic tuff and eerily barren lava fields, the volcanic terrain of Timanfaya National Park is a world away from the lively beach towns that Lanzarote is best known for. The focal point of the protected area is the dramatic red and black-r
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Port Aventura Park
Port Aventura Park This is a serious theme park, Spains biggest and baddest, with a collection of wild rides - like Dragon Khan and Furios Baco, both clocking in at well over 100kph (65mph) - that will keep thrill junkies coming back for more. Port Aventura is the flagship park, divided into sever
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Jewish Quarter (Judería)
Jewish Quarter (Judería) Sprinkled across the Spanish Peninsula, youll come across Jewish Quarters known as juderías. In Córdoba, which was once considered the most populous city in the world, the Jewish community especially thrived, and now its ancient neighborhood of white buildings is considere
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Bilbao
Bilbao Though it isnt the political capital of the Pais Vasco, Bilbao is its cultural and economic heart, a city of almost a million that stretches from the beautiful Bay of Biscay to the foot of the mighty Pyrenees. Fine Basque cuisine reaches its tasty apex in Bilbaos elegant eateries and cute c
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Giralda Tower (El Giraldillo)
Giralda Tower (El Giraldillo) There is no more perfect symbol of Sevilles layered history than the Giralda Tower (or El Giraldillo) the bell tower of the citys cathedral. It stands a little apart from the main building; it was once the minaret of the mosque that stood on the site before it was raz
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La Boqueria Market
La Boqueria Market Barcelona’s busiest market and arguably one of Europe’s most popular food markets, La Boqueria Market, or Mercat de La Boqueria, is a vibrant hub of Barcelonian culture. The market boasts a long history, with the spot being used as a meat market as far back as the 13th century,
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Sitges
Sitges Known for its nude beaches and sporting one of the most vibrant gay communities in Europe, the Spanish beachside city of Sitges located South of Barcelona is a Mediterranean haven waiting for any visitor looking to fill in a tan, or just get some rest & relaxation. Whether it is a day out
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Mezquita (Mosque-Cathedral)
Mezquita (Mosque-Cathedral) Originally the site of the Christian Visigoth Church San Vicente, Córdoba’s Mezquita -- or Grand Mosque -- stands as the citys most proud monument and one of the most exquisite Islamic structures in the western world. Its initial origins date back to the year 600 and, f
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La Sagrada Familia
La Sagrada Familia Its multicolored towers piercing the blue sky, La Sagrada Familia is no doubt the most iconic structure in Barcelona. The church, located in LEixample, has been a fixture in Barcelona since construction commenced in 1882 and as building continues on today the structures fame onl
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Montserrat
Montserrat Located about 30 miles (50 km) northwest of Barcelona is Montserrat - the Serrated Mountain. The mountain gets its name from the rock formations which look like theyve been sawed and sculpted, the result of thousands of years of wind and rain. This unique rock formation is home to a Ben
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Segovia
Segovia Just 50 mi (80 km) north of Madrid, Segovia transports you back to a distant time in history. From its ancient Roman aqueduct to its 13th century castle, this city is full of symbols representing its inhabitants of the past. Originally established by the Romans, Segovia later became a sum
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Royal Palace (Palacio Real)
Royal Palace (Palacio Real) The Palacio Real (or Royal Palace, also referred to as the Palacio de Oriente) is the lavish site of royal events, but is not home to the royal family (they have lived in the smaller Palacio de la Zarzuela for some time). The Palacio Real is still a fascinating place to
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Las Ramblas
Las Ramblas Las Ramblas, a series of 5 stretches of road that run through central Barcelona, is known collectively just as La Rambla. Its name comes from a stream (raml in Arabic) that used to run along the same path before the land was developed in the 14th century. Now in place of the stream is
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Gothic Quarter
Gothic Quarter Barcelonas Gothic Quarter (Barri Gótic) dates from medieval times, featuring narrow winding roads and impressively haunting architecture. On the streets, passersby find gems tucked away in the little nooks and crannies - trendy restaurants, chic bars and thumping clubs. The areas pr
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The Alhambra
The Alhambra The Alhambra is not only Spain’s greatest architectural treasure, but one of the world’s wonders. It might not wow you right up front like a Taj Mahal or a Great Pyramid, but soon enough that austere exterior reveals a wonderland of musical fountains, cunningly devised gardens and fin
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Roman Bridge (Puente Romano)
Roman Bridge (Puente Romano) Several bridges traverse the Guadalquiver River as it weaves through the southern Spanish city of Córdoba, but one is more special than the others: the Roman Bridge, or Puente Romano.Constructed in the early first century BC by the Romans, this ancient structure may ha
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