GREAT PLACES TO SEE IN
SPAIN IN 2007

 

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# 31 LA SAGRADA FAMILIA, BARCELONA
	Barcelona is often known as the "City of Gaudi" and as one of the leading cities for Moderista architecture. In the heart of Barcelona lies Antonio Gaudi's unfinished masterpiece, La Sagrada Familia. Begun in 1882 and still incomplete at Gaudí's death in 1926, the Church of the Holy Family is a languid, amorphous structure, which embodies the essence of Gaudí's style.

# 32 THE SEASIDE CITY OF SAN SEBASTIAN, BASQUE COUNTRY

The coastal city of San Sebastian is one of Spain's most beautiful places. The city spreads out around the magnificent La Playa de la Concha, San Sebastian's beautiful beach, which is named for its seashell like shape. On a custom-designed tour why not take a Boat Ride to the Isla de Santa Clara, a beautiful island situated in the center of La Conch; hike to the top of Monte Urgell; or embark on a Pintxos Crawl to enjoy the wonderful food of San Sebastian.

# 33 THE GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM, BILBAO

The city of Bilbao in northern Spain is the home of the new Museo Guggenheim. This eye-catching structure, designed by the Californian architect Frank Ghery, deserves to be seen from as many angles as possible. The interior, equally impressive in it architectural style, features magnificent collections of modern art, including examples from Pop Art, Minimalism, Arte Povera, Conceptual Art and Abstract Expressionism.

# 34 THE UNIVERSITY CITY OF SALAMANCA, CASTILE Y LEON
The city of Salamanca, known as "La Dorada" due to the golden stone used in its buildings, is Spain's primary University City. A specialist-guide will help you explore the sights of Salamanca such as La Plaza Mayor, one of Spain's largest and grandest squares; La Casa de las Conchas; the Universidad; and the adjoining Cathedral Vieja and Cathedral Nueva.

# 35 THE WALLED CITY OF AVILA, CASTILE Y LEON
	The city of Avila, begun on orders of Alfonso VI as part of the general reconquest of Spain from the Moors and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is surrounded by intact 11th-century Walls. A local specialist-guide can lead you around the walls which feature 88 semicircular towers, more than 2,300 battlements, nine gateways, and Avila Cathedral, which is built into the old ramparts.

# 36 THE PRADO ART MUSEUM, MADRID
The Prado is one of the world's finest art museums and features the most comprehensive collection of painting from Spain's masters, Velazquez and Goya. We provide a local specialist-guide for a tour that features Velzaquez's Las Meninas and Goya's 3rd of May 1808, as well as important works by Raphael, Roger van der Weyden, Bosch, Rubens, Titian, El Greco, and Caravaggio.

# 37 TOLEDO CATHEDRAL, CASTILE LA MANCHA

Toledo Cathedral is among the greatest Gothic structures in Spain. The cathedral reflects several architectural styles and features many art treasures including: the Transparente, a Last Supper in alabaster; El Greco's Twelve Apostles & Spoliation of Christ; and Goya's Arrest of Christ on the Mount of Olives. The Treasure Room features a 15th-century gilded monstrance which is still carried through the streets of Toledo during the feast of Corpus Christi.

# 38 THE ALHAMBRA & GENERALIFE, GRANADA

The Alhambra, Spain's finest display of Moorish architecture, is set high upon a hill overlooking the city Granada and shadowed by the picturesque Sierra Nevada Mountains. The Moors built this city within a Fortress as a symbol of power and strength on the outside, and of "Paradise on Earth" on the inside. A visit will also include the Generalife, the country estate of the Nasrid Kings where they could enjoy tranquility high above the city, a little closer to heaven.

# 39 LA MEZQUITA, CORDOBA

Cordoba was an important town in Roman times and a city of kings during the Muslim domination of Spain. In the center of the city stands the exquisite Mezquita-Catedral, originally built as a mosque, and later transformed into a Christian cathedral. The information provided by a specialist guided will fascinate you almost as much as the hundreds of carved arches, pillars, grillwork, and mosaics that dazzle the eye in this 1200 year-old building.

# 40 THE CITY OF SEVILLE, ANDALUSIA
Seville, an important city in the Moorish and Christain Spain, straddles the Guadalquivir River. Sightseeing in Seville should include a Walk through Barrio Santa Cruz, a visit to Seville Cathedral, including an ascent of La Giralda, the magnificent bell tower; a tour of the Reales Alcazares, a former Moorish and Christain palace; a stroll through the Parque de Maria Luisa; and a Flamenco Show.

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