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The 7 most visited monuments in Spain

Spain is actually a country with rich history of the Mediterranean civilization, cultural diversities and directions and of course beautiful architectural destinations of any tourism loving heart intending to have a glimpse of how it all began. The country has a lot and indeed very interesting structures at one point in the history, the architecture and cultural impacts on the region. These are fascinating attractions for tourists, and existing Roman stones and structures, achievements of modern era architecture, and the art of Spain involve them as regional cultures.

They will be whether to closely see the lively alleys of Barbarossa’s city Barcelona, or to contemplate royal and ancient monuments of Spain’s Granada or admirers of Bilbao contemporary art, Spain’s monuments are not only claims of tourists but great impacts of history and culture recall. These are Sagrada Familia, Roman Aqueduct of Segovia, the Bewitching Alhambra and the modern Guggenheim Museum and all these have a sense of the depth of the country. But to make this visit as adventurous as the mentioned above monuments, one can apply for a Spain Visa to at least have an opportunity to physically appreciate these marvellous masterpieces. Here are the seven that should not miss our list when we are looking for a Spain tour:

Here are the 7 most visited monuments in Spain

1. The Alhambra


Of course, this Spanish Alhambra is the world monument in itself among all monuments included into Spain heritage. Most will find it has beautiful closeness between Moorish style architecture with far more detailed palaces with tropical and lush courtyards. Perhaps the most intriguing is the so-called Courtyard of the Lions: As was already mentioned, it is rich in stony ornaments; and being placed in shadow, does quite a good copy of Nasrid art. If you look at this beautiful complex then you must have some idea regarding Spain and its honourable past and its relation with the Islamic countries.

2. La Sagrada Família Basilica


One of the prime examples of Antoni Gaudí, undoubtedly is a cathedral of Barcelona called La Sagrada Família. Pictured below and still under construction is one of the newest religious structures, which is among the most popular Spanish monuments. It is evident that Gaudí were pioneers of organic architecture, and the work are the thin conical columns, biomorphic ingratitude, splendid rooms. Individuals could go up the heights of tall towers to view the large view of town that could be why one of the biggest attractions that tourists who visit Barcelona can do is viewing Sagrada familia.

3. Great Mosque of Córdoba



The Great Mosque of Córdoba is an unbearably interesting construction, with the help of which one feels as if he is within a fairytale grove of columns. Straight carving designs and marbles structure of the arches and pillars create an excellent shadow designing inside this ancient structure. This was once a mosque and as such puts it among some of the largest mosque in the Islamic countries and the cathedral that you will find possessing the beautiful mix of the Moorish and the Christianity. In its general sense the look of this historical place reflects richness of Andalusian culture to the maximum.

4. Santiago de Compostela Cathedral

Until recent the last part of the trail of the Way of Saint James is the Santiago de Compostela Cathedral. This gigantic church can be located in Galicia with Romanesque design along with Baroque and Gothic frontage that probably is best looked only. One of them is the most interesting here as it can provide not only impressive view of the Middle Ages city top, but also tell a story of pilgrim’s way through the Europe.

5. Burgos Cathedral


In particular Burgos Cathedral is unique because the only cathedral in Spain is recognized as an object of the World Cultural Heritage for achievements and not for the frames of the cultural objects of some area. It is more like sculpture on the outside with sculptures on the outer outfits and has the best of interior lighting because of the great stained glasses fitted in. People watch the enormous complexities of the features and artistic masterpieces in the structure and thus consider it one of the most popular Cultural sites in Spain.

6. Alcazar of Segovia


The House/Alcazar in conjunction with the Roman aqueduct is believed to have offered a historical characteristic of Segovia. Solid and towering, situated on a hill that rises steeply as if carved up from the ground this construction resides more in a children’s books and is easily distinguished with its towers. The Alcazars boast some of the best view of Segovia and the rest of the country side its palatial roles and defence fortress embarked on makes it one of the most history enriched place of interest.

7. Majorca Cathedral


Actually, the Majorca Cathedral in the capital Palma de Mallorca is a good example of Gothic architecture well situated along the seafront. One of the main ornaments of this part of the construction is the stained-glass window, the rose which illuminates the building. However, the strictly contemporary chapel which was constructed by the world acclaimed artist Miquel Barceló is a modern balm to this historical marvel. Mallorca Cathedral is one of the masterpieces in architectural design in the island of Majorca and because of its strategically positioned near the sea front it becomes one of the best places to tour for anyone visiting such region.

Conclusion:

Spain proudly presents itself as the dwelling place to some of the most visited monuments across Europe and indeed, it is not just monuments as we understand them but rather manifests of Spain’s history in concrete. These and many more monuments in various architectural structures some of which in the Moorish decoration styles of Alhambra and in the new Baroque style of Basilica of La Sagrada Família give us an account of Spain, from the past to this present. I have said, and I repeat, the palaces of Granada or the arches of the Great Mosque of Córdoba while stunning a traveller to breathlessness with their imagery stun him into equally breathless historical reactions.

Visiting these beautiful monuments is a special feeling that makes one to have a special feeling of Spain ’s rich cultural as well as world contribution. To do so, a Spain Visa is required for those people who would like not to encounter such inconveniences and who want to discover the other aspects mentioned above which Spain offers to an adventurous traveller. When you embark on this process, what you find is that each of these monuments is accompanied by the background to what happened at that time and would enable you to engage Spain history, one monument at a time.