Tourist Attractions & Monuments Spain

This elegant neoclassical square is one of the most popular in Barcelona. Formerly the property of the Capuchins, it was designed by the architect Francesc Molina between 1848 and 1860. Framed by arcades and adorned with palm trees, the square is lit by modernist street lamps by Gaudí, while the Three Graces fountain, from 1876, embellishes the central part. The luxurious atmosphere it once had is now tinged with a bohemian touch that encourages relaxation. In the evening, its many bars and restaurants are fully booked.

On the bank of the Guadalquivir, on the edge of the. Built in the th century under the reign of Alphonse XI, he housed the court of the Catholic Kings for a few years and became the headquarters of the Inquisition. In a few rooms open to the public, you can see a remarkable th century sarcophagus and Roman mosaics, and discover Arab baths. The ensemble also exhibits some temporary art exhibitions. Beautiful view of the city from the walls.

The idea of the "great route", almost 2 km long, arises from the need to link Cibeles Square to that of Spain. We had to demolish a whole neighbourhood for the drill. The work in three times printed their seal to architecture: between 1917 and 1910, between Alcalá Street and Telefónica's building, buildings imitate Paris buildings from the late th century; from 1922 to 1925 until Callao was the outbreak of the first skyscraper in Madrid: from 1925 onwards, the extension to Spanish square.

Finalized in 1793, this pont neuf is a vertiginous technical prowess leading to the old town, dominates the Tajo gorge of more than 100 m deep... Surprisingly, the central part of this symbol of the city, was used as a prison in other times. Le Guadalevín, the small river that winds down is, unfortunately, a small trickle...

There is also a volcanic island accessible by ferry from Lanzarote - 40 min. No flights from France, while there's one of the Noria flights to come to the sun of Fuerte where there is not much to do if it's not beautiful desert landscapes. Most beaches are naturist except those of urbanized centres.

The visit of the Nasrid palaces, located in the Alhambra, begins with the Mexuar (pronounced «méchouar»). All judicial problems were discussed there. This is the most altered part of the arrival of Christians. The Mexuar room, converted into a chapel in 1629, has a mix of styles. The. and the Albaicín have a beautiful view of the. and the Albaicín. By crossing the patio of the Mexuar, you can see on the left, the Cuarto Dorado (or golden room) and, on the right, one of the nicest façades of the palace of Comares. This palace surrounds the patio of Los (or Cour), one of the jewels of the Alhambra. On the right, at the entrance, stands the palace of Charles Quint and, on the left, the tower of Comares, the tallest of the Alhambra (45 m). Before entering the tower, you pass through the Salle room (from Arabic baraka, "luck"). The ceiling, destroyed by a fire in 1890, was restored faithfully with cedar wood. It was the lobby of the Ambassadors'Lobby, where foreign emissaries were received. The walls, measuring nearly 20 m high, are covered with decorations and inscriptions. Then on the patio of los Leónes (Cour des Lions), which was the centre of the area reserved for family life. Exactly 124 columns, open like palm trees, decorate the patio. It would represent Paradise, bathed by four rivers. The twelve lions symboliseraient the signs of the Zodiac. On the right, you can find the sala de los Abencerrajes (Salle room).
According to legend, members of a noble family were beheaded one by one. Their blood would have given the water from the central fountain its reddish colour… On the bottom, you can observe beautiful paintings on leather in the sala de los Reyes (room of Kings). They were made in the th century by Christians in Seville. In front of the Abencérages hall, the Sala de las Dos Hermanas (the Two Sisters room) owes its name to the two marble tiles surrounding the fountain. She was probably inhabited by sultana, official wives and their children.
To go to the Generalife, you can cross the Jardins gardens. They were occupied by the houses of the soldiers and servants of the palace. Following the towers of the wall, you will notice the torre de la Cautiva (Tour tower), which was locked by Isabelle de Solis, a Christian whose father Muley Hacen fell in love with. The torre del Agua (water tower) passed the aqueduct that supplied the gardens. It was by the The Torre Suelos (tower of the Seven Soils) that Boabdil came out for the last time of the Alhambra. According to his will, the door has been condemned and since then nobody has crossed it.

In 1715, Philip V decided to build a citadel to lock up and control the city. This decision to repress the Catalans is explained by their long resistance to the siege of Philippe V. It also closed universities to drive out intellectuals, and prohibited the expansion of the city to increase its population. The construction of the citadel led to the demolition of more than a thousand houses in the Ribera district. Hated by Barcelonians, the citadel was finally destroyed in the 19th century. Among its rare remains, the former arsenal has been the seat of the Parliament of Catalonia since 1932. The architect Josep Fontserè designed a 17-hectare park with an artificial lake for boating. Inspired by the Paris Plant Garden, he built the Museu Martorell (1882) to house the collections of the Museum of Natural Sciences (now on display in the Museu Blau), as well as the Umbracle (1883) to house tropical plants. The young Antoni Gaudí participated in the construction of a monumental waterfall. The park was inaugurated in 1881 and a few years later hosted the 1888 Universal Exhibition. Several modernist buildings date from this period, including the Castell dels Tres Dragons by Lluís Domènech i Montaner (former Zoology Museum), the Hivernacle by Josep Amargós, and the monumental Arc de Triomf, inspired by Neo-Mudejar. The land left free after the exhibition allowed the creation of the Barcelona Zoo in 1892.

The Rambla de Catalunya starts from the Plaça de Catalunya and runs parallel to the Passeig de Gràcia until it reaches the Avenue Diagonal. Like the latter, it is one of the city's main shopping streets. In addition to many shops, you will find bars and cafés with their respective terraces, all located on the central median. The avenue is dotted with modernist buildings: note for example Casa Serra by Josep Puig i Cadafalch at number 126, or Bolós pharmacy at number 77 and its beautiful façade decorated with stained glass windows.

The botanical garden is located in the east of the city, about 2 km from the centre, on the heights. It can be reached on foot, by the carretera del Botánico, or by bus. Founded in 1788, this garden, one of the most important in the world, is mainly a acclimatation garden: You won't discover Canary flora, but you'll get wandering in shady walks by trees in Africa, Asia or Latin America. For example, the Canary Palm will be compared to other members of his family. A pleasant corner of green where it makes good strolls.

Volcanic island - last activity in the middle of the 18 th century - from the Canary Archipelago with long beaches of golden sand to the south towards Yaiza, including the beach of Papagayo but also the beaches nearby such as the Caleta Larga. We can also mention black sand beaches: Quemada to the southeast and the small coves by crossing the path to the south starting from the village or that of Janubio, adjacent to the salt marshes. In the north of the island, the coves of white sand among the shredded blocks of black lava in Orzola.

Plagistes build "bunkers" in basalt blocks to protect themselves from the wind that can blow strong. Finally, in the north-west, the long beach Del below the cliff of the mirador del Rio: more than 200 m distance from a very practicable road but a great walk and tranquility. In the vicinity, the long Pebble Beach of Famara.

After more than two years of restoration and a few million euros, the Roman bridge, originally dating from the 1st century B.C., with its sixteen arches embellished during the Caliphate period, was restored to its former glory in 2008. Became pedestrian in 2004, it allows you to walk quietly on its deck admiring the views of the city, the Guadalquivir, a sculpture of Saint Raphael, dated 1651 and standing halfway across the bridge, the other bank and the countryside in the distance. Also, why don't you go visit the San Antonio mill...

The ancient village of Gràcia was a full municipality until 1897. Narrow streets and small squares contrast with the architectural splendour of Eixample. It was one of the Republican bastions in the th century. It is a little tourist area because it is rather residential and popular, but its charm is undeniable. It is in this neighbourhood that the parties of Gràcia are flames the streets, every year in August: among the most popular.