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Investigate a vast collection of modern and contemporary art both inside and outside one of the most recognizable buildings in Bilbao.

Investigate a vast collection of modern and contemporary art both inside and outside one of the most recognizable buildings in Bilbao.

Maze-like hedges, marble sculptures and colorful flower beds adorn this historic royal garden, where the palace’s stables and carriages once lay.

Its grandiose colonnade and refurbished 19th-century interior make up an exquisite setting, with excellent acoustics for operatic shows and music concerts.

Take in the large domed ceilings and artistic details in one of Gaudí’s earliest buildings.

Stop by a 16th-century meeting room inside the Cathedral of Seville that is stunningly decorated with religious paintings, sculptures and reliefs.

This concert hall is an awe-inspiring example of modernist architecture. Tour the building or get in early for tickets to a performance.

A lake and a majestic fountain are among the highlights in this urban park that stands on the site of the city’s former fortress.

Be spellbound by the scale and splendor of the Spanish Royal Family’s former official residence.

Be spellbound by the scale and splendor of the Spanish Royal Family’s former official residence.

Investigate a vast collection of modern and contemporary art both inside and outside one of the most recognizable buildings in Bilbao.

Investigate a vast collection of modern and contemporary art both inside and outside one of the most recognizable buildings in Bilbao.

Investigate a vast collection of modern and contemporary art both inside and outside one of the most recognizable buildings in Bilbao.

See the majestic gate that was once Madrid’s eastern entrance but is today a symbol of the Spanish metropolis.

A canal filled with boats laps around the scenic gardens at the front of this neo-Renaissance palace known as the Venice of Seville.

Investigate a vast collection of modern and contemporary art both inside and outside one of the most recognizable buildings in Bilbao.

Wander around the outside of this Oviedo landmark to marvel at its ultra-modern design and head inside to discover spacious rooms and exhibition space. 

Investigate a vast collection of modern and contemporary art both inside and outside one of the most recognizable buildings in Bilbao.

This former industrial city is now a major European arts center, home to cultural attractions including the famous Guggenheim Museum.

A canal filled with boats laps around the scenic gardens at the front of this neo-Renaissance palace known as the Venice of Seville.

This former industrial city is now a major European arts center, home to cultural attractions including the famous Guggenheim Museum.

An arresting façade, richly decorated chapels and the tomb of a former king make this centuries-old church one of Pamplona’s most symbolic landmarks.