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Officially the Kingdom of Spain offers tourists much more than bullfights and flamenco. Its very rich culture and history made it for long centuries a cultural centre of Europe. And this fact is well preserved in Spain’s magnificent towns and cities with their splendid architecture. In addition its astonishing natural assets and sunlit beaches make Spain a wonderful place to spend time.

Spain is located in Southern Europe, but also has two North African exclaves. It shares its borders with France, Andorra, Portugal, Gibraltar and Morocco. The mainland of the country is bounded by Mediterranean Sea to the south and east, on the north by the Bay of Biscay and the Atlantic Ocean to the west.

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Full name:

Kingdom of Spain

Capital city:

Madrid

Area:

504,782 sq km

Population:

40,448,191

Major languages:

Castilian Spanish (official), Catalan, Galician

Major religions:

Roman Catholic

Why to visit

Top Places - Spain

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BCN/LEBL 10 5  
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Nearly every year since I was small 10 10  
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SVQ/LEZL 10 5  
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Mallorca 8 8  
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Sagrada Familia Cathedral 8 8  
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Top Experiences - Spain

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Moda de Andalucia 0 0  

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A Coruna - Shorewalk
by Sam Leshita
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Quiet Life in Asturias
by Sam Leshita
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Moda de Andalucia (photo by Extenda)
by jan
spain-moda-de-andalucia-Moda de Andalucia (photo by Extenda)
Moda de Andalucia (photo by Extenda)
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Tenerife
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Tenerife
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Altamira cave (click for more information)
Altamira cave is known for its upper paleolithic cave paintings. Walls offer the spectacel of drawings and paintings of wild mammals and human hands.
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Andora 0 0
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Barajas 0 0
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Barcelona 0 0
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Barcelona 0 0
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Barcelona (click for more information)
The capital of Catalonia and the second largest Spanish city is an important economic centre and one of the Europe’s most important ports is situated here. Its cultural heritage makes it an unforgettable place, especially with architectural works Antoni Gaudí and Lluís Domènech i Montaner, which now figurate on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Barcelona
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BCN/LEBL 10 5
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Cordoba - The Great Mosque (click for more information)
The Great Mosque of Cordoba is one of the touristically most visited sites. This sacred place of Islamic architecture was considered to be one of the greatest wonders of medieval world.
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Espot 0 0
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Fuerteventura 0 0
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Gijon 0 0
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Girona 0 0
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Gran Canaria (click for more information)
Gran Canaria is the third largest island of Canary islands. The island is of volcanic origin and is also known as the "Miniature Continent" because of the different climates and variety of landscapes. Protected by Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO, island is very popular for tourists.
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Granada (click for more information)
Granada is a city located at the foot of Sierra Nevada Mountains. It is a place, where many important Moorish and Catholic architectural sites are located.
Granada
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Ibiza 0 0
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La Coruna 0 0
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Las Palmas 0 0
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Madrid 0 0
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Madrid - The Capital (click for more information)
The capital of Spain is also its largest city. Madrid is an important cultural and economical centre. It offers many things to do; among most popular sites one of the most popular is Plaza Mayor, but also Royal Palace, Prado Museum, Retiro Park, Puerta del Sol or Almudena Cathedral are worth to see.
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Mallorca (click for more information)
Mallorca is the largest Spanish isle. It is a very popular tourist destination and this caused change in local habits and traditions; most of the local life is now assimilated to tourist needs.
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Merida - The Amphitheatre (click for more information)
In Merida is located archaeological ensemble of Roman monuments. The whole ensemble includes magnificent bridge, a theatre, a triumphal arch, an aqueduct, a temple and many more. It is a part of UNESCO Heritage Sites.
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Oviedo 0 0
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Sagrada Familia Cathedral (click for more information)
Although Barcelona already mentioned, this temple is so breathtaking, that it deserves a separate position. Meaning “The Holy Family“, Sagrada Familia is a monumental Roman Catholic basilica. Designed by Antoni Gaudi it is very rich in Christian symbolism.
Sagrada Familia Cathedral
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