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Tourist Attractions in Spain

October 11, 2010
One of the best places you can visit in the world for a great and wonderful vacation has to be Spain. Most people are not aware of the many tourist attractions Spain has to offer, yet it is the second most-visited place in the world. In reality, the tourism industry here employs 10% of workforce and is a major source of the locals’ income. It is also an ideal region for honeymooners.

Spain attracts a wide number of tourists because of its natural beauty that takes anyone’s breath away. Most people visiting the region prefer the Southwestern coast and Costa Blanca, just to have a taste of the natural beauty found in these places. Some of the must-visit places here include Donana National Park, Prado Museum, and the Guell Park.

Donana Park

This is a wetland that happens to be one of the most popular in Europe. Located in Andalusia, it hosts migratory birds since it had very many water holes. The birds attract tourists who have a passion for avifauna. You will also enjoy boat rides as you take in the wonderful natural surroundings here.

Among the avian species you will find here are geese, imperial eagles, ducks, and flamingos. Lanner falcons, kites, and spoonbills are here too. There is a wide variety of bird species here; the list is endless. There are also reptiles and mammals such as the Egyptian mongoose, lynx, and the wild boar. Floral species as well as rivers complete the ecosystem in the park.

Prado Museum

The museum holds a wide collection of exhibit sculptures and paintings since it happens to be the world’s largest art gallery. The collections include royal collections from the old museum of Trinidad. It contains more than 8,000 paintings making the exhibition area very large. If you love art, this is definitely a place for you to visit. It is one of the most famous monuments in Spain.

Park Guell

If you are looking to see architectural mixed styles, Park Guell is the place to go. Its construction was intended to combine both natural and urban landscapes, which are very fascinating. Buildings here are made with perfection, from the tiling, to the terraces, to the designs. All of the wonderful architectural designs are found here and will definitely amaze you.

The above are just a few of the many wonderful and beautiful attraction sites that you will find in Spain, but the list goes on and on. Magical Spain has great things to offer to those who want to enjoy life to the fullest and explore nature.

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The Endless Discoveries of Navarre

October 11, 2010
The Navarre province is the only province in the Spanish Community, known as the Autonomous Community. It is situated at the French border with plenty of evidence of an old medieval kingdom, which flourished in its importance due to its strategic position. The majestic Pyrenees mountain ranges loom around it.

Pamplona is the current capital of the Navarre, which is located at the left bank of Arga. It is an important modern city with superb building structures and avenues while retaining all t...
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Great Sightseeing Choices of Lleida

October 11, 2010
Lleida is a province located at Catalan Pyrenees with a capital situated in Segre valley. There is the good blend of old and new buildings here which give an interesting view of the place.

Interesting places of visit   

The historical pieces include the old cathedral on a hill, right in city centre with La Zuda’s ruins, which is the Aragon kings’ palace. These sites are preserved and protected by the nation, reflecting the eventful history of this place.

There are cathedrals galore which ar...
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Enchanting Medieval Extremadura

October 11, 2010
This Spanish region comprises only Caceres and Badajoz provinces. Its capital is Merida in Badajoz. This region is an interesting historical sight of Roman ruins. It was the Romans who placed Extremadura region into history as Merida was made to be one of the Roman Empire’s most essential cities. However, the region fell into the hands of the Moors before changing hands to the Spanish Christians. This toggle of reign between the two powers continued for quite some time.

Through the ages of ...
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Discovery after Discovery at Castile and Leon

October 11, 2010
Castile and Leon is a very huge Spanish region comprising of 8 charming provinces sitting on the odd meseta platform with an interesting geomorphology. It encompasses the old Leon kingdom and the northern part of the past Castile kingdom.

Its provinces are Avila, Leon, Segovia, Burgos, Salamanca, Soria, Palencia and Zamora. Most of its landscape is made up of flat countryside with rich history and breath-taking architectural heritage.

Highlights of each province

Segovia still exhibits quaint Rom...
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Wondrous Barcelona

October 7, 2010
Barcelona is one of the most beautiful cities in Spain that deserve to be visited anytime by anyone. The city has wonderful monuments, art galleries, museums and restaurants that will water your mouth before you even order anything. There are wonderful natural sites here as well as historic grounds that will leave you yearning for more.

L’Eixample suburb

Overpopulation in Barcelona’s Old Town saw the city’s expansion towards the Place Catalunya on the North. This suburb was given the name...
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Monuments in Barcelona Spain

October 7, 2010
Spain being the second most visited country in the world is definitely a place visitors should consider when choosing their trip of vacation destinations. Its cities are just as wonderful with each city having something to offer to tourists as well as the locals.

Barcelona is one of Spain’s famous cities. The fame could be because of the famous football club that uses the same name and therefore it’s needless to say that there is something available for football fans here. There is a museu...
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Barcelona’s museums

October 7, 2010
Museums in Barcelona range from art, science, architecture and war among other genres. They make a wonderful learning ground for both foreigners and locals as well. Spain has over the years been an attraction for tourists from all over the world making it the second most visited country in the world.

Barcelona happens to be among the largest cities in the heart of Spain and serves as a tourist destination because of the many attraction sites, art galleries, beaches and museums it has to offer ...
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Attractive Landmarks in Barcelona Spain

October 7, 2010
Barcelona city in Spain is definitely one of the best you can visit in the country. It has a variety of attractive sites that call tourists from all over the world. Barcelona is the largest city in Spain and tourism plays a major role in the economy of the city as well as Spain at large.

As it is the norm with any other city, Barcelona has spectacular landmarks which are unique to the city. Some of the landmarks and monuments date back in time and have been standing for years on end and are st...
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Art Galleries to Visit in Barcelona Spain

October 7, 2010
Barcelona has a lot to offer besides the sandy beaches. You can find famous monuments and art galleries here as well as museums. Visiting these wonderful places will make your trip both exciting and educative. These features can act as good learning grounds especially for Spaniards as it is believed something sticks in the mind if you get to have a look.

Among the art galleries found in the city of Barcelona include the following:

Picasso Museum

Just like the name suggests, the works of art in ...
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