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

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

Consider how an old monastery was converted into a modern masterpiece and learn about customs and art in the Basque region.

Experience the rich Baroque beauty of this ornate basilica, built on the site where devotees believe that the Virgin Mary appeared on a marble pillar in A.D. 40.

Note the numbers on the balconies that represent former bullring boxes. Try delicious local wine in this festive central square.

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

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

Experience the rich Baroque beauty of this ornate basilica, built on the site where devotees believe that the Virgin Mary appeared on a marble pillar in A.D. 40.

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.

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

Wander amid the many lanes of the historic center where interesting architecture, a leafy park and traditional apple cider await. 

This impressive feat of architecture offers sweeping views of El Tajo Gorge, Ronda’s townscape and a countryside of patchwork fields and rolling mountains.

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

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

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. 

Tour this beautiful city in Asturias, where you will find stunning architecture dating back to the 9th century, lovely green scenery and great gastronomy.  

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

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

Climb to the lofty viewing tower of this cathedral commissioned in 1717 and completed in 1838. Inspect the crypt, carved choir and impressive dome painting.

Discover one of the most significant landmarks of Salamanca, a spectacular structure with medieval sites, ancient gargoyles and unforgettable works of art. 

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

Sample seafood in the quaint towns and cities of this diverse country where you can explore an eclectic terrain featuring mountains, desert regions and coastal wonderlands.