The most beautiful monuments of Spain
The most famous Spanish monuments
Spain offers an incredible number of monuments, mainly from the golden medieval era. Here you will find the most magnificent cathedrals in Europe, impressive castles, monuments of the Moors and also monuments of the ancient Roman Empire. Let's take a look at the most beautiful sights that Spain has to offer
Holy Family
“Eternal“ building
The Basilica i Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família (Temple of the Holy Family) is located on the east coast of Spain in Barcelona. Construction work on it began in 1882 and continues to this day. The temple is the main building of the famous Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí. This extraordinary building was intended to encourage a return to the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. The church was consecrated on November 7, 2010 by Pope Benedict XVI, who also granted it the title of basilica minor. Completion of the construction is planned for 2026. continue reading
Alhambra Palace
The most famous palace of Spain
Probably the most famous and beautiful monument in all of Spain can be found far to the south in Andalusia, in the city of Granada. On a hill above the historic part of the city stands a huge complex of castles, palaces and gardens in the Moorish style. The most famous place here is the so-called Lion's Courtyard continue reading
Alcazar in Segovia
The castle is like a fairy tale
The castle (Alcazar) in Segovia is certainly one of the most beautiful castles in all of Spain. The kings of Castile lived in it. It is nicely lit at night. In the city there are a number of vantage points for this castle from different sides. It is typical with its two completely different towers continue reading
St. Mary's Cathedral in Seville
The largest Gothic cathedral in the world
St. Mary's Cathedral in Seville is the largest Gothic cathedral in the world. Even more than the exterior of this sanctuary, you will admire here mainly the interior. You will find here amazing columns, arches and gold covered altar. There is also the tomb of Christopher Columbus – you will easily find this place thanks to a number of tourists gathering around. Although there are many people in the cathedral, there is an amazing atmosphere. In addition, shaded patio and amazing Giralda tower are adjacent to the cathedral. continue reading
Real Real Madrid Palace
The Royal Palace in Madrid
The Royal Palace in Madrid is a truly impressive building and is the largest palace (by floor area) in all of Europe. You will find it opposite Madrid Cathedral. It contains a total of 3,418 rooms. continue reading
Plaza de España in Seville
History of Spanish cities in brief
Plaza de España is a little bit different square. Upon close inspection you will see the most important milestones of all major Spanish cities depicted on the tiles azujelos. Here you can ride a pedal boat or just admire the monumental architecture enclosing this square. continue reading
Segovia Cathedral
The last Gothic cathedral in Spain
The architectural style of some Gothic Spanish cathedrals is completely different from the domes in Central Europe. It will impress with its power and lots of turrets. In addition, it is beautifully lit at night, so it pays to visit here several times and soak up a completely different atmosphere continue reading
Roman aqueduct in Segovia
The most beautiful aqueduct in Spain
The Roman aqueduct in Segovia is considered the most beautiful and largest in all of Spain. It is also the biggest tourist magnet of the city. It is almost 30 meters high and has a span of over 800 meters continue reading
Almeria Castle
One of the largest castles in Spain
One of the largest castles you can find in Spain is Alcazaba de Almeria. The mighty Arab fortress guarded not only the city but also an important harbor and business trails. Apart from the perfect fortification, you will also find here a typical Arabian garden. continue reading
Plaza Mayor in Salamanca
The most beautiful square in Spain
The Plaza Mayor in Salamanca is considered one of the most beautiful squares in all of Spain. It is, of course, located in the historic center, which is located about 200 kilometers west of Madrid. This square with its arcade is dominated by a beautiful town hall continue reading
