Situated on the island of Tenerife, Teide National Park features the Teide-Pico Viejo stratovolcano that, at 3,718 m, is the highest peak on Spanish soil. Rising 7,500 m above the ocean floor, it is regarded as the world’s third-tallest volcanic structure and stands in a spectacular environment. The visual impact of the site is all the greater [...]
Our Lady of Burgos was begun in the 13th century at the same time as the great cathedrals of the Ile-de-France and was completed in the 15th and 16th centuries. The entire history of Gothic art is summed up in its superb architecture and its unique collection of works of art, including paintings, choir stalls, reredos, tombs and stained-glass [...]
Laurel forest covers some 70% of this park, situated in the middle of the island of La Gomera in the Canary Islands archipelago. The presence of springs and numerous streams assures a lush vegetation resembling that of the Tertiary, which, due to climatic changes, has largely disappeared from southern [...]
A rugged mountain not far from Barcelona.Since the 12th century, pilgrims have been drawn to the mountain to venerate the miraculous statue of the Black Madonna
One of the most popular pilgrimage destinations in Spain.
History:
According to Catholic tradition, the statue of the Black Virgin of Montserrat was carved [...]
The Basílica i Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família, commonly known as the Sagrada Família, is a large Roman Catholic church in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, designed by Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí (1852–1926). Although incomplete, the church is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and in November 2010 was [...]
The Alhambra ("the red fortress"), is a palace and fortress complex constructed during the mid 14th century. The Alhambra is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the inspiration for many songs and stories.
The Alhambra resembles many medieval Christian strongholds in its threefold arrangement as a castle, a palace and a [...]
Plaza de Espana
In 1929 Seville hosted the Spanish-American Exhibition. A number of buildings were built for the exhibition in the Maria Luisa Park. On the park's edge was built the current Plaza de Espana, which at the time showcased Spain's industry and technology exhibits.
At the Plaza de España in the Maria Luisa [...]
Plaza Mayor
The Plaza Mayor, a grand arcaded square in the center of Madrid is very popular with tourists and locals alike. The symmetrical rectangular square features a uniform architecture, very similar to the contemporary Place des Vosges in Paris.
The result was a large square, measuring 120m long and 90m wide (394ft x 295ft). It [...]
