Tourist Attractions & Monuments Spain

It occupies the old church of Santa Clara, built in the th century. Interesting parts of the Wisigothe period in Mérida are displayed.

Insolite, with his collection of objects brought back by the Augustins missionaries since 1565.

Built at the end of the th century, this church is a beautiful example of Catalan Gothic.

Located in a 1959 th century manor house, this museum houses interesting works, the oldest of which dates back to.

Near the cathedral, one of the few good showrooms of Granada, with interesting program, permanent (works of the painter abstract José Guerrero, originally from Granada) and temporary exhibitions. 

The famous monastery of Moines monks, founded in 1477, is located 6 km from the Medina Jędrzejewska road (A -381). It was these monks who once gave the name of cartujano to the real pure horse of Jerez, whose breeding they were initièrent. Once again, the monastery was only accessible to men!

The red ochre silhouette of this fortress, built in the 10th and 11th centuries and enlarged during the Nazari period, is noteworthy. But it is also remarkable for its location as a viewpoint from the walls, which allows you to observe the cave district on one side and the rest of the city on the other. Long closed, it should be accessible again in 2019 via a footbridge.

Located between Plaza de la Corredera and Guadalquivir, it is housed in the 15th century Hospital de la Caridad. It presents the evolution of Cordoba painting and sculpture from the 14th century to the present day. With a special place for Andalusian Baroque painters: Zurbarán, Antonio del Castillo, Valdés Leal and Palomino. There are also works by Jiménez Aranda, Carlos de Haes, Romero Barros, Regoyos, Santiago Rusiñol, Sorolla and Zuloaga. As well as sculptures by Juan de Mesa and a collection of drawings.

In a small park near the San Jorge church, this small Roman-roofed Roman fountain would have provided water for the voyage of mariners because it was right next to the wharf from where the three caravans left. Because at that time, the water came to Palos. The University of Huelva is currently working on the route of this old port.

About 2 km north of the historic center (city bus # 6), this white chapel houses a lovely painting representing the Virgin, patron of the city; it also presents earthenware (made by Daniel Zuloaga) directing Christopher Columbus' visit to the sanctuary, as well as muobar portals. From there, the view of the city, the Odiel and its swamps is impregnable. We'll also love to walk in his beautiful gardens.

It contains two main sections: archeology on the ground floor and fine arts on the first floor. The first is mainly devoted to the tartessional and Roman eras, which are very much provided thanks to the region's rich past in this area. It includes objects from the necropolis «La Joya», one of the largest ensembles of lavish art in Andalusian protohistory, considered as the most important of the Mediterranean region. Other discoveries during the visit: objects of Phoenician and Greek origin discovered in Huelva. Museum very didactic over these periods, excavations and evolution of tools and practices. On the first floor, the Fine Arts section houses a fund from xiiith to twentieth century and temporary exhibitions.

The current cathedral (from the th century) was first part of the Merced convent. Classified as a national monument in 1970, with a remarkable façade, it is also one of the seats of the University of Huelva, part of the same harmonious building.

Characterised by its professionalism, it offers educational and dynamic activities, as well as accommodation in the historic centre of El Rocío (in double room of 30 to 35 € per person, breakfast included).

It is the nearest water park in Madrid. If you can avoid going to the weekend, it's better, to avoid crowds! The park is well designed with slides, wave pools…

A small museum where the island's wine history is presented with its production-specific tools. Wine tasting and sale.

The Museum of La Mer de la Mer is located in the old building of Les Costures. Its objective is to preserve the marine cultural heritage of the city and to make known the historical link between Lavergne and the sea. The museum is structured into three main themes: history, fisheries and marine wildlife. There are anchors, amphorae, phoenicians and bronze helmets. The museum also has three aquariums that present Mediterranean species.