Spain or rather the Kingdom of Spain is a beautiful country located in Southwestern Europe. It has many attractions that will delight everyone from the intellectually driven - Museo del Prado (Madrid) to those seeking a thrill - The Running of the Bulls (Pamplona). With so many attractions, it would be impossible to see every attraction, unless you are on a holiday without a timeframe or budget. To make sure you see the best of what Spain has to offer, we have put together a list of great places to see and do:
Marvel at masterpieces at Museo del Prado. The Prado one of the world’s premier art museum is located in Madrid, the capital of Spain. It has over 4,000 masterpieces including works of Botticelli, Caravaggio, Fra Angelico, Goya, and Hieronymus Bosch.
The Guggenheim, Bilbao is a postmodernist museum designed by Frank Gehry. The museum is considered one of the most significant architectural structures of the 20th century and contains it contains 20th century masterworks from artists including Picasso and Rothko.
The Alhambra is a national monument and is said to be one of the most mythical and romantic Spain attractions. The Alhambra is a Moorish fortified palace i.e. is a palace with extensive gardens surrounded by a fortress. It is considered to be one of the greatest representations of Islamic art and architecture.
View roman culture in a Spain City at Cordoba. The city of Cordoba was founded by the Romans and even today has roman architectural treasures like the Calahorra Fort, the medival quarters - La Juderia, the Jewish Synagogue and more.
Experience the past in Ronda. Visiting Ronda is like being on the sets of Gladiator without the actors and the film crew. This tiny town located in the Andalucian Mountains has some of the oldest bullfighting ring and roman baths in Spain.
Donana National Park, located in western Andalusia is one of the last true wilderness in Europe. It has wetlands, 150 species of birds, wildlife in abundance and the endangered imperial eagle and lynx.
Run with the bulls, this thrill-seeking event takes place in Pamplona from July 6 to July 14 every year. You as well as hundreds of other, tourists and locals can get your fill of adventure by running in front of, next to (and sometimes under) the 6 careening bulls on the narrow cobblestone streets of Pamplona
Join the party in Ibiza. If you like to party, you should definitely give Ibiza a premier spot on your holiday plan. Dance the night and day away in some of Europe's hippest clubs. You can also hop from club to club, dancing and drinking on the wild Disco Bus.
Feast on delicious Spanish cuisine. A trip to Spain is not complete without tasting its many culinary specialties - ensaimada, tapas, paella and more. Make sure you take the time to taste and enjoy Spain’s wonderful flavors.
In short, old monuments, stunning museums, bullfights, music and dance are the makings of great holiday in Spain.
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