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Gaudí House Museum
Gaudí House Museum The Gaudí House Museum (Casa Museu Gaudí) was the home of architect Antoni Gaudí for the last 20 years of his life (1906-1926). It was opened to the public as a museum in 1952 to celebrate the centennial of his birth year. The house itself was built under Gaudís direction, the
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El Born
El Born A small corner of Barcelonas Cuitat Vella, or Old City, El Born lies just south of La Ribera, close to the city’s coastal ports. With its narrow streets and historic squares teeming with cafés, El Born is full of character and a perfect place to escape the bustle of the city’s more tourist
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Hammam Al Andalus Granada
Hammam Al Andalus Granada Located at the foot of the Alhambra, and just past Santa Ana Church, sits the tranquil Hammam Al Andalus Granada. This is where after a long day of padding through the Alhambra’s gardens, palace and fortress, you’ll want to rest your tired feet and relax your muscles – ju
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Royal Tapestry Factory (Real Fabrica de Tapices)
Royal Tapestry Factory (Real Fabrica de Tapices) A visit to Madrid’s Royal Tapestry Factory is like stepping back in time, exploring the rich cultural history of the exquisite carpets, tapestries, and appliqués dating from the 16th century. Founded by Philip V in 1720, it was one of many mercantil
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Castle of Butron
Castle of Butron Like a fantasy castle straight out of Middle-earth, the pride of the Vizcaya looms above the Butrón River, marking the spot of a key fortification that kept the Butrón clan in control. The original structure of Castle of Butron probably dated to the 11th century, though the earlie
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Parc del Forum
Parc del Forum If you’re eager for views of the sea, lots of photo opportunities, and wide, open spaces, then head toward the northernmost coastline of Barcelona to the Parc del Forum. This architectural park of sorts was built in 2004 for the Universal Forum of Cultures, and continues to serve as
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Hammam Al Andalus Malaga
Hammam Al Andalus Malaga Centuries ago, when Spain was under Muslim rule, Arab baths could be found in locations throughout the south. These hammams are said to have served as places of purification, hygiene and relaxation. Though few remain, you can still get a feel—in more ways than one—for what
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Plaça Sant Jaume
Plaça Sant Jaume As the site of the former Roman Forum, Plaça Sant Jaume used to be the center of the old Roman city of Barcino. Originally quite a bit smaller, the large square, which is situated in the Gothic quarter, was partially filled by its namesake church along with its cemetery and other
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La Gomera
La Gomera It may be the second smallest of the Canaries’ seven main islands, but that doesn’t mean that La Gomera is any less spectacular. At 14 miles wide, the round landmass reaches 5,000 feet into the sky at its highest peak and spans all types of landscapes, from banana orchards to mossy rainf
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San Sebastián
San Sebastián Wrapped around three glorious beaches - the perfect bays of La Concha and Ondarreta, as well as less visited Playa la Zurriola across the Urumea River - San Sebastián is already a privileged local. Add exquisite Isla Santa Clara, with its own pretty coves at low tide (swim across, or
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Nova Icària Beach
Nova Icària Beach While the masses head to Barceloneta Beach, those in search of relatively quieter shores take their towels to Nova Icària Beach. Located between Bogatell and Barceloneta Beaches, Nova Icària offers a 400-meter stretch of sand, along with all the amenities, including showers, life
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Vitoria
Vitoria Until the 1980s, when the Basque Country earned autonomous status from the Spanish government, Vitori-Gaitez was just another quaint provincial capital, notable for its two outstanding cathedrals, Gothic 14th-century Santa María and 1907 María Inmaculada, surrounded by scores of monumental
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History Museum of Catalonia (Museu dHistoria de Catalunya)
History Museum of Catalonia (Museu dHistoria de Catalunya) As the capital of Catalunya, Barcelona is the center of the region’s history; and there is no better place to take it all in than the History Museum of Catalonia. Catalonia has long struggled with preserving its culture and independence, a
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Museu d’Art Contemporani de Barcelona (MACBA)
Museu d’Art Contemporani de Barcelona (MACBA) A soaring, shimmering glass and concrete edifice in the Raval, Barcelona’s Museum of Contemporary Art was designed by US architect Richard Meier and completed in 1995, spearheading the once-tatty district’s revival. Its matt-white interior is flooded w
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Colonia Guell & Gaudi Crypt
Colonia Guell & Gaudi Crypt If you’re a fan of Barcelona’s Modernist architecture, then explore a little more of it by taking an excursion south to Colonia Güell. Located 20 minutes from Barcelona, and in the municipality of Santa Coloma de Cervelló, the 19th-century estate exemplifies all things
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Mountain of the Jews (Montjuïc)
Mountain of the Jews (Montjuïc) Montjuïc is the hill situated on the southwestern border of Barcelona. The name of the hill translates to Mountain of the Jews, which refers to the Jewish cemetery and possible settlement there at one time. Home to Barcelonas World Exhibition in 1929 and then the 19
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Biarritz
Biarritz This fabulous seaside town of Biarritz has been the Pays Basques hot spot for centuries, a status made official in the late 1800s when Empress Eugénie, wife of Napoleon III, declared One must be able to dance well to be received here. This decree was amended in the 1950s, when the rollin
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Parc de Montjuic
Parc de Montjuic Overlooking the southwestern portion of Barcelona, Parc de Montjuic is the city’s green hilltop getaway that is packed with both history and a host of sights. Indeed, it is there that you’ll find the Jewish Cemetery, after which it is believed that the “Mountain of the Jews” is na
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Alcaiceria
Alcaiceria A maze of narrow streets running between Plaza Nueva and Plaza Bib-Rambla in the historic Arabic quarter of Granada, the Alcaicería was once a lively Arab bazaar and the center of the city’s Muslim silk exchange. Sadly, the original gated bazaar was almost entirely destroyed by a fire b
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Diagonal Mar
Diagonal Mar Barcelona visitors keen to have a shopping experience beyond the hustle and bustle of Passeig de Gracia or the tourist shops of Las Ramblas will find just what they’re looking for at Diagonal Mar. This shopping center, located north of the city’s tourist center, offers 150 different s
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