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Plaza de Zocodover
This lively square is flanked by cafes that are pricey but undeniably good for people-watching.From 1465 until the 1960s Zocodover was the scene of the citys Tuesday market and successor to the Arab souq ad-dawab (livestock market), hence the name. It was also here that toledanos f
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Oratori de Santa Caterina dAlexandria
The Museu de la Mar tells the maritime history of Sóller. It is housed in a 13th-century chapel, the Oratori de Santa Caterina d’Alexandria , standing imperiously on a high point overlooking the sea (stand four square to the wind and watch the Med crash against the impervious cliff
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Cathedral & Churches
The 14th-century cathedral was built in Catalan Gothic style (although with a baroque facade) on the site of Medina Minurqa’s central mosque.Old Ciutadella also has a pair of fine baroque 17th-century churches. Església del Roser is now used as an occasional exhibition gallery. Esg
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Azkuna Zentroa (Alhóndiga)
Take a neglected wine storage warehouse, convert it into a leisure and cultural centre, add a bit of Bilbao style and the result is the Azkuna Zentroa (Alhóndiga). Designed by renowned architect Philippe Starck, it now houses cinemas, a rooftop swimming pool with a glass bottom, ca
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Palacio de Santa María del Naranco
On the slopes of Monte Naranco, 3km northwest of central Oviedo, the tall, narrow Palacio de Santa María del Naranco and the Iglesia de San Miguel de Lillo were built by Ramiro I (842-50), Alfonso IIs successor, and mark an advance in Asturian art. An outstanding feature of the dec
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Centro Cultural Internacional Oscar Niemeyer
The key symbol of Avilés’ regeneration is the Centro Niemeyer , an extraordinary gift from Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer (the creator of Brasilia), on once-industrial land, just across the river from the city centre. This multifaceted international cultural centre, which is sh
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Torre de Poniente
Though it was closed indefinitely when we last visited, you may be able to climb the cathedral s Torre de Poniente for fabulous views over the old city with its many 18th-century watchtowers (built so citizens could keep an eye on shipping movements without stepping outside their f
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Museo Arqueológico de Asturias
Partly within a restored 16th-century monastery, Asturias archaeology museum makes the most of the regions archaeological riches through video as well as informative displays of artefacts. Subject matter ranges from prehistoric cave art to castro (pre-Roman fortified village) cultu
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Museo Agricola El Patio
This open-air museum recreates a 19th-century traditional farmer’s house (complete with wine cellar) and provides an insight into traditional aspects of the island’s culture. Signage – including some irritatingly edifying texts – is in English. You can taste local goat’s cheese and
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Plaza España
Busy Plaza España is the heart of the historic town. Majestic Indian laurel trees provide a much-welcome leafy canopy on even the sunniest days, making this the perfect spot to picnic, people-watch or relax in a cafe. Don’t miss the gleaming white Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de los R
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Ecomuseu
This engaging open-air museum shines a light on the delta’s ecosystems and traditional trades, such as fishing and rice cultivation. The garden’s wooden boardwalks weave past local flora, fishermen’s tools and even a llagut , an early 20th-century boat used to haul more than 350 sa
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Fundació Stämpfli Art Contemporani
Within an old wood-beamed fish-market building is this slick 20th-century art gallery. Whitewashed walls and shiny tiled floors draw all eyes to the primary colours of bold pop art and modern art within. Pucker up for Peter Stämpflis Rouge baiser (an enormous cerise pair of lips),
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Fundación
Around 9km northeast of Pamplona in the town of Alzuza, this impressive museum contains almost 3000 pieces by the renowned Basque sculptor Jorge Oteiza. As well as his workshop, this beautifully designed gallery incorporates the artist’s former home in a lovely rural setting. Three
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Es Pujol
This extraordinary private museum in an 18th-century farmhouse is dedicated to Ibizas rural traditions and has over 2000 items of cultural significance including farming tools, ceramics and basketry. But its the owners encyclopedic databank of knowledge about Ibizan customs which r
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Charco de los Clicos
A small emerald-green pond, just in from the beach; the colour comes from the algae in the water. This was the famous backdrop for Raquel Welch and her fur bikini in the iconic publicity still for the 1960s One Million Years BC movie. Back to the present, the visual paint palette i
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Casa Museo de Ratón Perez
The Spanish version of the tooth fairy is a cute little mouse called El Ratón Perez, and this small museum close to Sol takes you into a recreation of his home. Entry is by guided tour and the commentary is only in Spanish but its still worth a visit as youll see his secret door, a
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Colegiata de Santa María
Alquézar is crowned by this large castle-monastery. Originally built as an alcázar (fortress) by the Arabs in the 9th century, it was subsequently conquered and replaced by an Augustinian monastery in 1099. Remnants are still visible. The columns within its delicate cloister are cr
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Villa Romana de las Musas
The good people of Navarra have appreciated the gift of grapes for a very long time, and this magnificent Roman-era noblemans villa, which dates from between the 1st and 5th centuries, was used to produce wine. Various huge clay wine storage vessels are on display, and there are so
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Ronda la Vieja
To the north of Ronda, off the A374, is the relatively undisturbed Roman site of Acinipo at Ronda la Vieja, with its partially reconstructed theatre. Although completely ruinous, with the exception of the theatre, it is a wonderfully wild site with fantastic views of the surroundin
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La Corrala
One building that catches the community spirit of the lively barrio of Lavapiés is La Corrala, an example of an intriguing traditional (if much tidied up) tenement block, with long communal balconies built around a central courtyard; working-class Madrid was once strewn with buildi
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