Spanish attractions

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• The main attractions of Spain
• Museums of Spain - a dream of intelligent traveler
• Resorts of Spain - seductive tourist attraction

Spain - a country once owned half the world. The last powerful empire, is now a country with a rich history and traditions. For many, it is now filled with unforgettable guitar chords, passionate flamenco clatter of castanets. But Spain - it is also the oldest memo, and architecture, one of the world's finest museums, the road paved by the ancient Romans ... Attractions

Spain picturesque, multi-faceted and are presented in a wide amount of map of Spain with the sights simply dazzles with its diversity. After all, not every modern country has so many features that reflect its essence, life and history. There is something to see, for every taste and budget.

Sightseeing in Spain can be divided into 3 main groups:

• major historical architectural structures,
• museums,
• Holiday coastal areas.

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The main attractions of Spain

Even following the map which is where the major attractions of this beautiful country, it is impossible to see everything. Therefore, it is much better to explore the most interesting "objects" and, after noting them on the map, embark on a journey.

Roman conquerors actively supported the development of the Spanish cities, encouraged arhitekttorov and created roads and communications. For example, Barcelona has kept a chess order structures from the time. On buildings still adorn the mosaics and frescoes of Roman painters. But, of course, a masterpiece of landscape design - is, undoubtedly, created by Gaudi, Park Guell. Hand Gaudi also belongs to the project of the Cathedral of the Holy Family.

In addition to the architecture of the Romans in Spain attended and Arabs. Well it is noticeable in the famous Granada. A small cozy town, which displays a map of Spain with the sights, keeps the flavor of Moorish conquerors. There is an unparalleled Red Palace walls which change their hue during the day depending on the light. The interior of the castle match for luxury and bling East.

If the map Travel starts in the small town of Toledo with its many attractions, it is imperative to visit. The whole city is a reason included in the UNESCO list.

The capital Madrid combines so many notable features that you can not even choose his business card. If a card in your hand, you need to rush out to explore this wonderful city as quickly as possible, without wasting a minute.

Center of the city is considered to be the Puerta del Sol square with three statues and ancient House of mail, which adorn clock with four dials that usually ring in the New Year night, announcing the coming of the Spaniards of the New Year.

On the same square is a monument to the goddess Cibeles, one of the many symbols of the Spanish capital.

This area, with its unique architectural ensemble is better deserved to map areas of the world. Here are the Palace of Communications, the Maritime Museum with interesting documents and the structure of the ships of the fleet of Spain and the famous Puerta de Alcalá close, at the Independence Square.

Barcelona as the center of Catalonia has retained almost all its architectural gothic style. The main attraction here - the Cathedral of St. Eulalia. This Gothic building, uniting in a single ensemble of three buildings - the Casa del Kanones, Degas and Casa de L'Ardiaka.

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Museums of Spain - a dream of intelligent traveler

If a map of the country to arrange all the museums, then to visit them, or at least explore, and not enough holidays for 10 years. They are so varied and unusual, full of beautiful architecture and rich interior. Visit at least some of them should not even those who normally do not spend time on museums. Here are some of the most remarkable and beautiful museums that offers a map of Spain to visit the sights:

The Picasso Museum in Barcelona. The most extensive collection of paintings of well-known and respected artist here. The museum is located in the old Spanish quarter in five medieval castles and before it is 3, 5 thousand works of the famous genius.

Prado Museum. This is an old park with a castle inside. More than 5 thousand paintings from the private collection of the royal family gradually settled here. The structure itself, as well as those exhibits that it exhibited undeniably a masterpiece.

Museum of Santa Cruz. From an architectural point of view it is of great importance, as it was built in the 16th century as a monastery hospital.

The National Art Museum of Catalonia

Is housed in the National Palace, he joined the Museum of Modern Art and the Museum of Art of Catalonia. The building was renovated in 1992, before the summer Olympic games. Then put in order the fountains that are located in front of the building. Now here every 15 minutes, shineth extraordinary fountain show, accompanied by classical music. The spectacle is truly indescribable beauty.

Museo Thyssen-Bormenisa. Baron Hans Heinrich Thyssen-Bormenis managed to collect an extraordinary art collection of impressionists and expressionists, European and American paintings of the second half of the 20th century. In 1993, the Spanish royal family managed to buy a collection of the relatives of the deceased baron.

Reina Sofia. It was created like the Tate Gallery in London and the French Centre Georges Pompidou. This museum is mainly specializes in sculpture. However, there is exhibited Pablo Picasso's famous painting "Guernica."

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Resorts of Spain - seductive tourist attraction

As seen on a map, Spain, being the Iberian Peninsula, it has a long coastal curve. which provides it with the crowd PARTICULAR tourists who prefer sedentary relaxing on the beach under the bright sun.

Costa Brava (the so-called wild coast) starts near Barcelona and extends along the entire province. This is one of the best resorts in the country is famous for its clean clear water, beautiful scenery, alternating with cozy bays with rocky shores.

Playa de Aro is famous for its golden beaches and folk festivals, in which pleasure dipped foreign tourists.

Costa Dorada Salou - the golden coast of southern Spain. This created a unique environment for water sports.

The main attraction of Salou - a monument to fisherman - like the Spaniards cheerful about hard work of their ancestors.

Noteworthy here stylized Catalan village with Catalan Maziya recreate the interior life and the instruments of agricultural labor.

A cultural center and historical attractions Salou - Torre Vella castle built in ancient times to protect the population from pirates threatening the sea.

All the Costa del Sol, Malaga extends around - the largest most important tourist area of ​​the country. All the major resorts are located here.