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Palacio de Mayoralgo
Among the impressive facades framing the Plaza de Santa María is the 16th-century Renaissance-style Palacio de Mayoralgo.
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Palacio de Los Condes Gomara
A block north of Iglesia de Santa María la Mayor is the majestic, sandstone, 16th-century Palacio de los Condes Gomara .
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Museu i Fons Artístic del Ajuntament
This minor provinicial museum is of passing interest. Housed in a 19th-century house, it hosts temporary art exhibitions.
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Museo de Falúas
The Museo de Falúas , a museum of royal pleasure boats from days gone by. Reservations are required to visit the museum.
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Convento de Santo Domingo
The rotating exhibitions of local contemporary art hosted here contrast wonderfully with the stark 17th-century monastery.
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Cathedral Santa Maria de la Asuncion
The 17th century, twin-spired Cathedral Santa Maria de la Asuncion has a museum which was under renovation at time of research.
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Església de Sant Nicolau
The stone upon which Santa Catalina of Valldemossa sat weeping is embedded in the rear wall of this 14th-century church.
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Casa Clares
Cartagena is rich in Modernista buildings.Particularly magnificent is the strawberries-and-cream confection of Casa Clares .
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Basílica de Nuestra Señora de la Merced
This church, with a baroque exterior, is home to the patron saint of Jerez, Nuestra Señora de la Merced (Our Lady of Mercy).
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Abadía de Sacromonte
This abbey in the Sacromonte quarter sits at the top of a small hill where you can squeeze into underground cave chapels.
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Casa Cisco
This small Nordic-style mansion is one of several designed and built by Bilbao architect Manuel María Smith in the early 20th century.
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Punta de Jandía Lighthouse
Theres a small information centre within the lighthouse with information on the flora, fauna and geology of the Parque Natural de Jandía.
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Parque Ornitológico Loro
Just behind the Peñón del Santo this is a tropical bird aviary full of squawking parrots. Entry price is rather steep for what you get.
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Museo del Mar y de la Sal
An appealing clutter of mementoes and bric-a-brac, this museum helps you appreciate why salt still means so much to torreviejenses .
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Convent de Sant Francesc
A stroll down Carrer Major to Plaça de Santa Maria Major leads to Convent de Sant Francesc. You probably wont be able to get a look inside.
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Centro Insular de Cultura El Almacén
At the time of research this gallery and cinema had been closed for refurbishment for some time. Check with the tourist office for updates.
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Iglesia de San Pedro y San Ildefonso
Among those churches retaining some of their Romanesque charm is the Iglesia de San Pedro y San Ildefonso, which has Gothic touches.
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Torre de Ses Puntes
Once part of the citys defences, this 14th-century tower is now used for the odd exhibition. Its around 500m west of the tourist office.
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Torre Vigía Vela Blanca
Three kilometres east of the Faro de Cabo de Gata, this 18th-century watchtower offers wonderful views in both directions along the coast.
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Monasterio de Santa María de Mave
The Benedictine monastery has an interesting 13th-century Romanesque church, the only part of the complex thats open to visitors.
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