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Cybeles Fountain (Fuente de la Cibeles)
Cybeles Fountain (Fuente de la Cibeles) Madrid’s most memorable statue is Cybele’s Fountain, or Fuente de la Cibeles, depicting the Greek goddess of fertility, Cybele, being pulled by two lions on a chariot. Designed by architect Ventura Rodriguez for King Carlos III in 1782, the white marble monu
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Albaicin
Albaicin The Albaicin (also spelled Albayzin or Albaycin) is Granadas old Muslim quarter, and its steep twisting streets still have a medieval feel. With its white buildings and deep-gardened mansions spilling down the hill, the Albaicin is beautiful in itself, but what makes it particularly stunn
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Barcelona Zoo
Barcelona Zoo Whether you like your animals fluffy or ferocious, they’ll be something that fits the bill at the Barcelona Zoo, one of the city’s most family friendly attractions, spread over 14 hectares within the Parc de la Ciutadella. Over 7,000 animals and 400 different species call the zoo hom
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Plaza de Colón
Plaza de Colón There’s perhaps no more Spanish stop you can make in Madrid than Plaza de Colón. Spanish because not only is it home to the largest Spanish flag in the world, but the square commemorates one of the country’s most famous historic figures, Christopher Columbus (Cristóbal Colón in Span
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Hard Rock Café Madrid
Hard Rock Café Madrid Thirty years ago Hard Rock Café shirts from far-flung cities ranked high on every globetrotter’s list of the most coveted travel souvenirs. Three decades later, those shirts carry a bit less clout, but a trip to Hard Rock Café still holds the same magic it once did—particular
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Santa Caterina Market
Santa Caterina Market Santa Caterina was the first covered market in the city of Barcelona. Since being completely renovated in 2005 with a modern design and colorful, curved rooftop, it has become a celebrated sight in Barcelona. Yet, it stays true to its traditional Catalan market roots. Over 32
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Baños Árabes (Arab Baths)
Baños Árabes (Arab Baths) A hallmark of Granada’s Moorish tradition is its use of water – fountains, pools, trickling streams, and of course the Baños Árabes (Arabic baths). Although it might not reach quite the glorious heights of the Sultan’s own bath (Blind musicians! Dancing girls!), Granada’s
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House of Pilate (La Casa de Pilatos)
House of Pilate (La Casa de Pilatos) La Casa de Pilatos, or the House of Pilate, is surrounded by uncertain legends. The building was certainly finished by the Marquis of Tarifa after his return from a Grand Tour of Europe and the Holy Land in the mid-16th century, and the Italian Renaissance elem
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Cadiz
Cadiz History-rich cities are plentiful in Spain, but Andalucia’s Cadiz has more than just a far-reaching past; it is believed to be the oldest, continuously inhabited city in the nation. Founded by the Phoenicians, the city – which sits on an island-like peninsula -- has been occupied by Romans,
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Valencia Hemisferic
Valencia Hemisferic Exciting big-screen movies are shown at the Hemisferic IMAX cinema at Valencia’s impressive City of Arts & Sciences. The impressive curved building was designed by the renowned local architect Santiago Calatrava in the shape of an eye. At the Hemisferic Planetariu
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Museum of the Americas
Museum of the Americas The Museum of the Americas ringing together pieces of history and culture from across the American continents, including collections of prehistoric, colonial, and ethnographic items. There is a range of artifacts — from pre-Columbus Peru and Guatemala to contemporary indigen
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Malaga Cruise Port
Malaga Cruise Port Located on a stretch of Spain’s Mediterranean coast known as the Costa del Sol, the Andalusian city of Malaga offers a variety of historical and cultural attractions, from Moorish castles to Roman ruins to the birthplace of Pablo Picasso.If you prefer to see other highlights of
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Valencia Cruise Port
Valencia Cruise Port Valencia is Spain’s third largest city, situated on the eastern side of the Iberian Peninsula in the Mediterranean Sea. It’s a lovely mix of the old and the new and the town council is becoming more and more interested in making this a world-class city for visitors. Founded by
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Valencia Cathedral (Seu)
Valencia Cathedral (Seu) Known for its jumble of architectural styles, Valencia Cathedral (also known as the Seu) is also famous worldwide as the home of the Holy Chalice. While the cathedral’s dome and tower are Gothic, the main entrance is Baroque and some of the chapels date from the Renaissanc
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Valencia City of the Arts & Sciences (Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias)
Valencia City of the Arts & Sciences (Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias) Kids and adults alike are intrigued by the City of Arts & Sciences, a museum complex devoted to discovery. The site is divided into four sections: the Hemisferic, Principe Felipe, Oceanographic and LUmbracle.The Hemisferic h
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Palma Plaza Mayor
Palma Plaza Mayor The Plaza Mayor is Palma’s true epicenter. Others might claim the geographic center of the city to be located elsewhere, but it is from this large plaza that all the excitement of old-town Palma generates. There’s a saying in Palma that “all roads lead to Plaza Mayor” and if you’
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Almudaina Palace
Almudaina Palace Also known as the Palau de l’Almudaina, this ancient palace was originally built as a citadel on the hill by the Romans sometime around 123 BC in Palma, the capital city of the island of Majorca, Spain. Later conquered by the Moors, and then again by the Catalans in 1229, the cita
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Plaza de Toros de La Malagueta
Plaza de Toros de La Malagueta Málaga’s beautiful and Neo-Mudejar La Malagueta bullring was built in 1874 by Spanish architect Joaquín Rucoba and is today privately owned by wealthy entrepreneur and former president of Málaga Football Club, Fernando Puche Doña. The arcaded stadium has capacity for
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Mallorca (Majorca)
Mallorca (Majorca) The largest and most diverse island of the chain, Mallorca (Majorca) is a good choice for folks who want to explore not just the bars and beaches (though there are plenty of those), but also the culture and history of the fascinating Balearic Islands.Many of the Balearic Islands
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Magic Island Park (Parque Isla Magica)
Magic Island Park (Parque Isla Magica) Isla Magica (Magic Island) is a theme park with a twist. Its all based around 16th century Spain, with the emphasis on exploration. Lots of galleons, pirates, jungles and lots of adventure. Its big - the park is set on the site of the 1992 Expo and split into
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