Explore the Famous Structures with Cheap Holidays to Spain
by Daisy Wilkinson Travel GuidesThe only European nation having a physical border with
Africa, Spain is Europe's fourth largest country. It has diverse landscapes
that attract plenty of tourists from different parts of the world every year.
Some of the natural attractions in this country include the mountain ranges of
Pyrenees and Picos de Europa, the snow-clad peaks of Sierra Nevada, and the
beaches of the Mediterranean. The offerings of architectural wonders and arts in
this part of the world are equally fascinating. Most of them are the creations
of legendary artists like Pablo Picasso, Antoni Gaudi, and Salvador Dali.
During your time spent in this wonderful country, you'll have many amazing
attractions worth exploring.
Most of the Spain holidays all
inclusive packages provide include a tour of Sagrada Familia church, which
was designed by the world-famous Catalan architect, Antoni Gaudi. Although it
is still a work in progress, the church has become one of the most famous
landmarks in the Catalonian capital, Barcelona. Officially, the church is
called the Holy Family Church of the Atonement or Temple Expiatori de la
Sagrada FamÃlia. The architectural and engineering style of this magnificent
building combines Art Nouveau and Gothic styles.
Your Spain holidays would also give you the
opportunity to visit Alhambra palaces in Granada, a city located in the Spanish
region of Andalusia. One of the notable buildings in this complex is the royal
palace of the Nasrid dynasty. It is a shining example of the architecture used
during the period of Islamic rule in Spain. The Alhambra complex comprises a
few more buildings, a mosque, gardens, towers, and walls. A palace built for
the King of Castile and Aragon, Emperor Charles V, is also an excellent
attraction you must never miss while exploring the complex. Although it is
still unfinished, the palace is the finest examples of Spanish High Renaissance
architecture.
While enjoying your cheap holidays to Spain, don't
miss the Great Mosque of Cordoba. It is one of the world's largest mosques and
considered the finest example of Moorish architecture. Along with the Alhambra
palace, it has been ranked as one of the two most fabulous examples of Western
Europe's Islamic art and architecture. Construction of this mosque began in the
late 8th century with building materials that were brought from the Visigothic
and Roman structures. By the beginning of the 11th century, it had grown to its
present size with the prayer hall containing more than 19 aisles.
During your time spent in Spain, you can also visit
the Prado Museum located in the central part of the Spanish capital, Madrid. It
has one of the finest collections of European art in the world that date back
to the period between the 12th and 20th centuries. This museum was founded in
the early 19th century as a museum of sculpture and paintings. Besides the vast
collection of artworks and historical documents, it also has numerous
paintings, drawings, sculptures, and prints. Among the best-known works displayed
in this museum is a 17th-century painting by Diego Velazquez, called Las
Meninas.
The Spain
holidays all inclusive packages provide can also help you explore
many other attractions in the country.
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