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UNESCO World Heritage Spain, full list

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The Alhambra palace

Submitted by on-map on Mon, 04/01/2010 - 10:08 |

The Alhambra palace, the Generalife and the Albaycín district of Granada were declared World Heritage by UNESCO in 1984.

Though the origins of both important monuments of Granada, the Alhambra and Generalife, are not clear, there are certain remains from the 9th century, the Alhambra’s most brilliant creations date from the Nasrid Empire and the reign of Carlos V, between the 13th and 16th centuries. ... read more >>>

Cathedral of Granada

Submitted by on-map on Mon, 04/01/2010 - 10:43 |

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800px-Fachada de la Catedral de Granada, en la plaza de las Pasiegas

The construction of the Cathedral of Granada began in 1518 in the centre of the old Muslim Medina, the work lasted two centuries. Originally it was to be a Gothic cathedral but Diego Siloé, who was put in charge of the construction in 1528 until his death in 1563, introduced the Renaissance style.... read more >>>

The Giralda tower

Submitted by on-map on Mon, 01/02/2010 - 08:43 |

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The Giralda is the most emblematic monument of Seville. This Minaret, 76m in height, was constructed by the Moors between 1184 and 1197. After the reconquest in 1568 the Christians fitted the minaret with the bell tower. As an emblem of Seville the Giralda forms an elegant and tall silhouette next to the cathedral. Built in the 12C, ... read more >>>

The Alcazar palace

Submitted by on-map on Mon, 01/02/2010 - 08:56 |

The Alcazar Palace (los Reales Alcazares) is definitly one of the most impressive monuments of Seville. You should not miss it when visiting the city! It is a fortified palace of which the construction was ordered by Abd Al Ramn III in the year 913. The Alcazar palace is considered World Heritage by UNESCO.... read more >>>

Seville cathedral

Submitted by on-map on Mon, 01/02/2010 - 09:04 |

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'Let us build a church so big that those who see it will think us mad', that is what the cathedral chapter decided in 1401 when the former mosque of Seville had to be knocked down. It is one of the last Spanish Gothic cathedrals, and the Renaissance style is already evident there. Its impressive size makes it the third largest in the Christian world, after Saint Peter's in Vatican city and Saint Paul's in London.... read more >>>

Archive of the Indies

Submitted by on-map on Tue, 02/02/2010 - 13:43 |

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The construction of this building began in the 16th century to be used by traders for their commercial transactions. In 1785, the premises became the headquarters for the General Archives of the Indies ... read more >>>

Plaza de España

Submitted by on-map on Tue, 02/02/2010 - 13:49 |

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Representative of much of the regional architecture, this magnificent construcion is highlighted with polychromatic ceramic tiles. The semicircular plaza has a diametre of 200 metres and is flanked by two spectacular towers and a bordering lake that are especially worth seeing.... read more >>>

Cordoba Mosque - Mezquita

Submitted by on-map on Fri, 02/04/2010 - 16:47 |

The architecture of the Cordoba Mosque tells the history of a unique and fascinating era. The mosque was built from the year 780, on the site of the Visigothic church of St-Vincent, and successively extended by the addition of new naves until 987 when it achieved its current dimensions. After the catholic reconquest, with the newly regained power in Córdoba, the Christians built a Gothic cathedral in the heart of the mosque. In 1984 it was declared World Heritage by UNESCO.... read more >>>

La Sagrada Familia

Submitted by Nicole01 on Tue, 14/12/2010 - 14:27 |

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The Sagrada Familia (Basilica and Expiatory Church of the Holy Family) is a large Roman Catholic church in Barcelona, Catalonia. It was designed by the Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí (1852-1926) and although it remains unfinished, it has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. ... read more >>>

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Güell Park

Submitted by Spain On Line on Sun, 26/12/2010 - 14:32 |

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Park Güell is a garden complex with various architectural elements and sculptures designed by the Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí. It is located on the hill of El Carmel in the Gracia district of Barcelona and was built in 1900-1914. It forms part of the "Works of Antoni Gaudí" UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Cave of Altamira, Santillana del Mar

Submitted by on-map on Fri, 11/02/2011 - 12:49 |

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Altamira is a cave, located near the town of Santillana del Mar in the region of Cantabria (north of Spain), famous for its Upper Paleolithic (a period between 40.000 and 10.000 years ago, in some contexts also called the "late stone age") cave paintings. These include drawings and polychrome rock paintings of wild mammals and human hands. The paintings in Altamira are particularly famous as they were the first prehistoric cave paintings to be discovered in Spain. Despite the discovery of the paintings being made public in 1880, the acknowedgement of the authenticity of the paintings did not come until 1902. The cave has since been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. ... read more >>>

Poblet Monastery

Submitted by on-map on Mon, 14/02/2011 - 15:15 |

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The Monastery of Santa Maria de Poblet is a Cistercian monastery, located in the comarca of Conca de Barbera in the province of Tarragona in the region of Catalonia. The main architect of the monastery was Amau Bargués. It was founded in 1150 by Cistercian monks from France, who followed the Rule of Saint Benedict. Poblet monastery was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1991.

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Aranjuez Cultural Landscape - World Heritage

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Cultural Landscapes have been defined by the World Heritage Committee as distinct geographical areas or properties uniquely "representing the combined work of nature and of man". The complex cultural landscape of Aranjuez marks a seminal stage in the development of landscape design. The cultural landscape of Aranjuez is made up of watercourses, geometric landscape design, forest landscape and palatial buildings. UNESCO listed the Aranjuez Cultural Lanscape as a World Heritage Site in 2001.... read more >>>

El Escorial, world heritage

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El Escorial, located in the town of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, about 45 km northwest of Madrid, is a historical residence of the king of Spain. It functions as a monastery, royal palace, museum and school. El Escorial is comprised of two historical architectural complexes: The Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo El Real and La Granjilla de La Fresnada, a royal hunting lodge and monastic retreat situated about 5 km away. The Royal Site of San Lorenzo of El Escorial was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO on November 2, 1984. It remains an extremely popular tourist attraction.

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Mudéjar Architecture of Aragon

Submitted by on-map on Fri, 18/02/2011 - 18:22 |

The political, social and cultural conditions that prevailed in Spain in the period following the Reconquista (12th century) led to the developement of Mudejar art in Aragon. Mudéjar Architecture of Aragon is an aesthetic trend in the Mudéjar style in the city of Aragon, which has been recognized in some representative buildings as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. ... read more >>>

Trafalgar Lighthouse

Submitted by Spain On Line on Wed, 23/02/2011 - 11:33 |

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Trafalgar Lighthouse, Los Caños de Meca

The road leading to the Trafalgar Lighthouse starts just before arriving at los Caños de Meca, coming from the direction of Conil de la Frontera and El Palmar. The lighthouse in Cape Trafalgar is a monumental beacon with a height of approximately 34 meters. The lighthouse was built in 1860 close to the warning beacon of the same name. The famous Battle of Trafalgar, that gave the name to the equally famous square in London, took place in 1805 just in front of where this lighthouse now stands.... read more >>>

The National Art Museum of Catalonia

Submitted by Spain On Line on Mon, 07/03/2011 - 12:45 |

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The National Art Museum of Catalonia (Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya), or 'MNAC', is a museum of Catalan visual arts located in Barcelona. It is housed in the former Palau Nacional at the foot of Montjuic hill and is considered to be one of the best art museums in Spain. Its exhibits include an enormous collection of Medieval Art from both the Romanesque and Gothic periods. There are also a number of frescos, paintings, wood carvings and sculptures on display, which were collected from Roman churches in the surrounding villages. ... read more >>>

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UNESCO World Heritage Spain, full list

The Alhambra palace

Cathedral of Granada

The Giralda tower

The Alcazar palace

Seville cathedral

Archive of the Indies

Plaza de España

Cordoba Mosque - Mezquita

La Sagrada Familia

Güell Park

Cave of Altamira, Santillana del Mar

Poblet Monastery

Aranjuez Cultural Landscape - World Heritage

El Escorial, world heritage

Mudéjar Architecture of Aragon

Trafalgar Lighthouse

The National Art Museum of Catalonia