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This article
explains a few things about traveling to Spain, and
if you're interested, then this is worth
reading.
Why? Because you
can never tell what you might learn about Spanish
vacations.
The
rain in Spain ...
When traveling to Spain, be
prepared to indulge in a variety of culture and
traditions.
With its many regions, each
with its different government and ways of doing
things, travelers to Spain will surely be treated
to a plethora of rich sights, sounds and
experiences.
Barcelona
Within Barcelona, one the
world’s famous tourist destinations, travelers
to Spain will find the openwork spires of the El
Templo Expiatorio de la Sagrada Familia or the
Church of the Holy Family.
The neo-Gothic architectural
masterpiece known for its undulating curves and
flamboyant design was the personal obsession of
Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi y Cornet just before
he died in a trolley accident.
Travelers to Spain’s
Barcelona will also find the paved thoroughfare Las
Ramblas leading to Plaza de Cataluña
fascinating.
Church of
San Pablo del Ocampo
In the oldest section of the
city, travelers to Spain will get to see the Church
of San Pablo del Ocampo and the Gothic Cathedral of
Santa Eulalia, which is a monument to Christopher
Columbus.
In Barcelona, the Barri Gotic
and the red brick Arc del Triomf can be found. Both
were designed by Josep Vilaseca.
Travelers to Spain will love touring
Barcelon’s finest educational and art
institutions.
Among them are the University
of Barcelona, the Autonomous University of
Barcelona, the Royal Archives of Aragon, the
Archaeological Museum, the Museum of Ancient Art,
the Museum of Modern Art and the Contemporary Art
Museum.
Madrid
Madrid, the capital of Spain,
is a city known for its nightlife. Travelers to
Spain will be entertained with its bars and summer
terazas.
Chueca and
the Circulo de Bellas Artes
Areas of note are the Chueca
and the Circulo de Bellas Artes where travelers to
Spain can enjoy relaxing and drinking in its many
bars and discotecas.
Three of the finest museums
in the world can also be found in Madrid.
Travel through Spain’s
art history as you view the country’s art
collection. Museo del Prado is the most famous of
the lot.
Travelers to Spain will be
able to see in the museum Velazquez’s Las
Meninas and Goya’s Las Majas.
Centro
de Arte Reina Sofia
The Centro de Arte Reina
Sofia, on the other hand, houses Pablo
Picasso’s Geurnica, a depiction of the Spanish
Civil War.
Other notable museums that
travelers to Spain should visit are the
Thyssen-Bornemisza art museum that houses close to
800 paintings; the Lazaro Galdiano Museum; the
National Library, which houses every book published
in Spain; Museum of Bullfighting; the National
Museum of Decorative Arts; and the Cultural Center
of Madrid, which contains a theater for zarzuela,
Spain’s version of the opera.
Royal
Palace
Of course, no place will
compare to the Royal palace itself, where travelers
to Spain can walk through the residential rooms of
18th and 20th century royalty.
Alhambra
Palace
Another sight that travelers
to Spain should not leave without seeing is the
Alhambra Palace, which is perhaps the greatest work
of the Moorish art in Spain.
Consisting of several
courtyards and patios, this Palace in Granada is a
superb piece of architectural work with its
intricate inlaid walls and ceiling designs.
Cordoba
If you are traveling to Spain
your trip will not be complete without visiting
Cordoba, a city in the South.
Look for the Mezquita,
Europe’s grandest and most beautiful mosque.
Alcazar is another great tourist destination.
Now largely in ruins, this
Moorish palace was the venue for the
Inquisition.
Beaches
and resorts in Spain
Spain’s sprawling
beaches and resorts also offer the perfect tourist
destination.
Travelers to Spain will love
Costa del Sol and the Costa Brava, a string of
coves from Palamos to Begur.
Brush up on your high school
Spanish and travel to Spain!
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