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Q: What are some obscure tourist attractions in Spain?
I’m looking for 8-10 tourist attractions in Spain that are unique to Spain, or events that happen at certain times of the year. Thanks!

A: What is typical from Spain is the Spanish-muslim architecture, especially in Andalusia, but also in Murcia, Aragon…
The mudejar art: that is the one made by christians following the moorish style.
The flamenco, the sevillanas, the Spanish guitar and all the Spanish gypsy culture.
The tapas culture, the vibrant nightlife (including the Botellon phenomenon, that is a group of people that get together on a square, park, for drinking before they go to the discos)
The bullfighting and the running of the bulls
The passionate Holy Weeks and christian tradititions
The New year’s eve (we call it “Noche Vieja” or “old Night”) and we take 12 grapes (one from every stroke of the bell of the last 12 seconds of the year —> 12 seconds, 12 strokes, 12 grapes)
The timetables (due to our relatively warm weather, we do things later than in most European countries)
The after-lunch/dinner conversations (very typical)
The siesta (short sleep after having dinner)

Q: What are some of the most popular tourist attractions in spain?
i need an answer- like now! i only need like 3 examples of tourist attractions but i kinda need them fast so i can finish my paper on spain!!!!!! ugggggggggggh!

A: bilbao in spain,

bullfighting and tomato festival

and hiking as a pilgrim to santiago de compostela.

Q: What are some Historic tourist attractions in Spain?

A: God,Spain has got A LOT of attractions.I just will tell you a few here…then you can check on the web

In the north of Spain you find the Spanish Basque Country, the Capital of the Basque Country, attracts tourists for being a beautiful town and for the modern Spanish museum Guggenheim which is most famous for its extraordinary architecture.

In Spain some of the best tourist attractions can be found in Barcelona, the Capital of Catalonia (Northeast) and second largest city, has been home of many of the most famous artist of Spain. In the city you find splendid architecture by Gaudi, and painters such as Dali and Picasso who spend long periods in Catalonia.

A castell is a human tower traditionally built during festivals in many places in Catalonia, At these festivals, several teams meet and try to build the most impressive towers they can and is only one of the Spanish tourist attractions at festivals.

In the center of Spain lies Madrid As the capital since 1576, Madrid City hosts many historical Spanish monuments. The Royal castle and Spanish museums like el Prado and Reina Sofia (with paintings of Velasquez, Goya, Miro and Picasso) are only a few of the many great Spanish tourist attractions the city can present.

Valencia lies along the Spanish Mediterranean coast (south of Catalonia) and attracts a lot of tourism for its beaches and the climate and a number of tourist attractions

In the rest of central Spain tourist attractions are mainly historic Spanish cities (many of which are officially designated World Heritage cities like Salamanca), Salamanca can be considered one of the most beautiful Spanish cities.

http://www.spain4uk.co.uk/spain_tourist_attractions.htm

Q: What are popular tourist attractions in Spain?

A: I used to live in Spain. You have to:

See a bullfight. (Sit at the top because sometimes the bull escapes into the audience)
See flamenco dancers.
Eat tapas.
Plaza Mayor – in Madrid
Gaudi benches and houses – in Barcelona

have an amazing time!!

Q: What are the main tourist attractions in Spain?

A: It depends on where you’re going. I’ve only been to Mallorca and Barcelona. Mallorca is just a resort island for the most part. Barcelona on the other hand is VERY beautiful. You must see Gaudi’s beautiful architecture. The Casa Batllo, Parc Guell, Museu de Musica Catalunya are all wonderful. Try to catch a show at the Museu, you won’t regret it. Just walking through Las Ramblas is a treat. I must warn you, the crowds, and narrow streets (typical of pretty much all older portions of European cities) might set on claustrophobia. I was there in April, which isn’t the high season, and I actually got physically ill from crowds and small street combination. I wouldn’t want to be there now. There’s also a wonderful 15th century hospital, Sant Pau if I’m correct, that you should see. About 3/4 mi away is Segrada Familia. It’s not a bad walk. Check out Time Out Barcelona.

Q: What tourist attractions in Spain?

A: The places that you have to see if you go to Spain are for me:

Ronda in Andalucia> pic > http://fotos.hotelius.com/images/HO/fp3-rs-005316.jpg

La Alhambra, Granada the city in general, Andalucia : http://lamusicaolvidada.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/la-alhambra-la-joya-nazari-imperioromano.jpg

The beaches of El cabo de gata Natural Park, Province of Almeria: http://www.europe-en-van.fr/wp-content/gallery/cabo-de-gata/dsc_8503.jpg

Cuenca, not far from Madrid : http://locationvacancesespagne.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/vielille-ville-de-cuenca2.jpg

Tarifa, Andalucia the town, the beaches and the view on Morrocco as it’s only14 km away : http://www.turismocampodegibraltar.com/images/upload/Tarifa-Africa.jpg

And of course The cities of Madrid, Barcelona, Sevilla, but overall I would recommend Andalucia

Q: what are the main tourist attractions in spain?
just a list please

A: Barcelona – The City as a whole
The Alhambra, Granada – The most important Muslim building in Western Europe
Granada – The City as a whole
Sierra Nevada – Beautiful Mountain
Madrid – Culture in general
The football : FC Barcelona, Real Madrid etc

Q: what are some tourist attractions in Spain?

A: Bull fights, flamenco dancing, art museums like the Prado in Madrid, gold artisans, huge/old cathedrals, the Alhambra in Granada, the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona…I could go on and on!

I would suggest you check out a Lonely Planet book about Spain, it has great info about the attractions and what you can eat and where to sleep. Eye Witness also has a great book about Spain, but that book is more like a coffee table book with great pictures rather than practical information.

Q: What are the best tourist attractions in Barcelona, Spain?

A: The variety and wealth of Barcelona’s heritage provide a number of attractive routes through its various districts. This way, the traveller will get to know the many faces of the city.

Its early city centre, which was surrounded by walls during Roman times, makes up what today is the Gothic Quarter. Narrow streets, with quiet squares and attractive corners, are home to an abundant collection of Gothic buildings, both civil and religious. Surrounding Barcelona’s impressive Cathedral, medieval palaces emerge, such as Casa dels Canonges, La Pia Almoina, and Casa d´Ardiaca. The Plaça del Rei brings together another labyrinth of marvellous buildings, such as the Palau Reial Mayor, the Chapel of Santa Ágata, and the City History Museum. The Plaça Sant Jaume holds the Palau de la Generalitat (headquarters of the Catalan government) and the City Hall, or Casa de la Ciutat. We must not forget the church of La Mercè, patron saint of Barcelona.
Next to the Gothic Quarter, the Ribera district, also of Medieval origin, begins. In its origins, it brought together traders and seagoing people, but with the passage of time many magnificent, small palaces were built as well. Some of them have been converted to house important city museums. Examples of this are the Palace of the Marquises of Llió, (Museum of Clothing and Textiles) the Palau Nadal (Barbier-Müller Museum of pre-Columbian Art), and the Palau Aguilar (nowadays the Picasso Museum), to name just a few. Because of Barcelona’s focus on integration, it is possible to travel in time in a matter of a few metres, from the Gothic structures of the church of Santa María del Mar, to the modernist Palau de la Música Catalana, a concert hall.

The urban development of the central area of Barcelona was defined, towards the end of the 19th century, by the Eixample (urban expansion). An extensive grid, with large avenues and chamfered corners, joined the irregular layouts of old districts and outlying towns to the surrounding hills. The emerging Catalonian bourgeoisie chose this place to build its mansions and palaces, following the most daring principles of Modernism. Architects such as Gaudí, Doménech i Montaner or Puig i Cadafalch relied on the help of master craftsmen to fill the streets of Barcelona with fantasy. Works by Gaudí, such as Park Güell, the Palau Güell, and Casa Milà “La Pedrera”, as well as Doménech i Montaner’s Palau de la Música Catalana, and the Sant Pau Hospital have been declared World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. The temple of the Sagrada Familia (the Holy Family), and houses such as Casa Lleó Morera, Casa Amatller, and Casa Batlló are just a few of the many modernist gems treasured by the city.

One of the main arteries of the historic quarter, La Rambla, leads to the Mediterranean Sea, and it is one of the best places to catch the rhythm of the city. The visitor is led through its different sections, from the Romanesque church of Santa Anna, to the bird and flower stalls, passing gorgeous examples of Baroque and Renaissance architecture on the way. The Palau Moja, the church of Betlem and the Santa Creu Hospital serve as guides. There are other centres of cultural activity and daily life in this area, such as the Palau de la Virreina, (now a gallery), the Boquería Market and the Liceu Opera House.

Barcelona overlooks the sea, and it has a waterfront that encompasses many different artistic styles. Les Drassanes, formerly a dockyard and now home to the Maritime Museum, and the Llotja del Mar are part of the medieval port facilities. Arcaded houses lead to the Ciutadella Park, the Olympic Village and the Port Olímpic. Beaches, piers and an impressive array of museums and leisure centres (such as the Aquarium, the 3D IMAX Theatre, the Colon viewing point, etc.) make Barcelona’s seaport a cosmopolitan place, full of life.

Some of these modern facilities are the inheritance from the 1992 Olympics. Their mark can also be seen on the hill at Montjuïc, beside the monumental work from the 1929 World Exhibition. The castle of Montjuïc, (now the Army Museum) takes over this symbolic hill, where true gems of Barcelona’s architecture can be found. The Plaça d’Espanya, the Magic Fountain, the Palau Nacional (with the medieval collection of the Catalan National Museum of Art – MNAC) and the Olympic Ring are a few of its most important works. The Olympic Stadium, the Calatrava Tower, the Sant Jordi Sports Centre and the INEFC (Catalonia National Institute of Physical Education) Pavilion, built by Ricardo Bofill, rise among gorgeous gardens.

Barcelona’s culture is not only evident in its buildings, parks and outdoor sculptures, but also in its countless museum collections. Artists of the stature of Picasso, Miró, Tàpies or Gaudí, have museums entirely devoted to collect their works. Artistic pieces from all periods are kept in the city’s History Museum, the Museum of the History of Catalonia, the Museum of Modern Art and the Museum of Contemporary Art. Many other institutions also bring the avant-garde movement to the eyes of the general public, through permanent and temporary collections. Sometimes the container is as important as the contents it preserves, and, in the case of buildings and museums, this is true of the collections found in the beautiful structures that the Barcelona Centre for Contemporary Culture (CCCB) and Caixa Forum. The museums of Barcelona, however, cover a wider variety of subjects; namely: archaeology, zoology, science, ethnology, pre-Colombian art and more. A large number of exhibition halls round off this rich and diverse cultural selection.

Barcelona’s City Council has created the Barcelona Card especially for visitors; it is valid for 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 days. Its main attractions are free transport and great discounts on entertainment, museums, and even restaurants. The visitor can also get an Articket, which is a multi-pass allowing entry to the MNAC, the MACBA (Barcelona Contemporary Art Museum, built by architect Richard Meier), the Joan Miró Foundation, the Antoni Tàpies Foundation, the CCCB, and Caixa Catalunya Cultural Centre, located in “La Pedrera”, all at a discounted price.

You can find more information on

http://www.spain.info/TourSpain/Destinos/TipoI/Datos+Generales/I/CP/0/Datos+Generales?language=EN

Q: what is the best tourist attraction in spain?

A: In depends on the place: In Avila and Segovia, there are many medieval castles and other edifications(Segovia Aqueduct), In León or Zamora, their fields and the gothic churches, In Santiago de Compostela, the historical downtown district. In Valencia, there´s the beaches. Also in Ibiza and Mallorca there´s beautiful beaches. Beautiful cities are: Madrid, Bilbao, Barcelona, Sevilla, Granada(there is the Alhambra, a Moorish(Arabic) palace).

Q: Is this an accurate description of Spain?
I know its quite long, read what you can and tell me if im wrong about anything, any of the facts or anything..

Spain is a country located in southwestern Europe. Spain is the world’s 51st-largest country and its mainland is bordered to the south and east by the Mediterranean Sea. Mainland Spain is dominated by high plateaus and mountain ranges, such as the Sierra Nevada. Spanish territory also includes the Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean, the Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean off the African coast, and two autonomous cities in North Africa, Ceuta and Melilla, that border Morocco. Madrid is the capital and largest city of Spain, with a population of 5,883,521. Spain is the second largest country in Western Europe after France. It is a developed country with the eighth largest economy in the world based on nominal GDP. The currency of Spain is the Euro. According to the World Bank, Spain’s economy is the eighth largest worldwide and the fifth largest in Europe.
The unification of the kingdoms of Aragon and Castile laid the basis for modern Spain and the Spanish Empire. Spain was Europe’s leading power throughout the 16th century and most of the 17th century. A position reinforced by trade and wealth from colonial possessions. Spain is quite famous for its three year civil war, from 1936 to 1939.
Spain aims to put 1 million electric cars on the road by 2014 as part of the government’s plan to save energy and boost energy efficiency. Right now Subways are a very common way of traveling as well as cars and bikes. Public schools in Spain are often Catholic parochial schools supported by the state. Common jobs in Spain are hotel occupations, catering and working in wineries. About 76% of Spaniards identify themselves as Catholics.
Spain is known for its culturally diverse heritage, having been influenced by many nations and peoples throughout its history. Spanish art is an important and influential type of art in Europe. Spanish cuisine consists of a great variety of dishes which stem from differences in geography, culture and climate. It is heavily influenced by seafood available from the waters that surround the country, and reflects the country’s deep Mediterranean roots. Sport in Spain has been dominated by football (soccer) since the early 20th century.
The city of Barcelona is the second largest of Spain and it is consisted the best city in the world. Barcelona is now the European city of the Peace and Design. A tourist attraction in Barcelona is a Giant Temple designed by the master architect Antonio Gaudi. A museum in Barcelona has arranged Picasso’s paintings in chronological order from his early days to his final works.
Spain has been the second most visited country of the world after France. Spain’s tourism spending annually is over $46 Billion. Running with the bulls in Pamplona at Fiestas de San Fermin is one of the most talked about tourist attractions. Spain is the second most mountainous country of Europe. It is full of high mountains and good ski resorts, with famous ski slopes all over Spain.

A: It’s ok, but you did not mention a word about Catalonia, and Barcelona is the capital of Catalonia. Like the Basques, we Catalans have a different languange, traditions and wide autonomy and most of us consider ourselves only Catalan or Catalan before Spanish.

A descripion of Barcelona without mentioning that it is Catalonia is be like a report on Montreal without the word Quebec or about Edinburgh without the word Scotland.

You wrote: “Public schools in Spain are often Catholic parochial schools supported by the state”. Pls remove it because this is 100% wrong. Parochial schools are only private!!!

As a curiosity: Spain is one of the few countries in the world whey gay marriages are legal.

Apart from Spanish, there are other languages spoken in Spain which are also official (together with Spanish) in the regions where they are spoken: Catalan, Basque and Galician.

Q: What are some major tourist attractions in the city of Cadiz Spain?
For a social studies project, must be in the city.

A: Cadiz is a delightful city, but not necessarily full of must see attractions – go to the Cathedral to take the views from the tower next to it. Walk on the sea walls. Stroll through the old town, have a great lunch. If you have time, hire a car and go to Jerez or Sanlucar or any of the hilltop towns, or to Tarifa or if a history buff, Trafalgar – not a lot there other than a great beach and a lighthouse and a sense of history, but explanations around the circuit about the battle which saw Nelson truimph at the cost of his life. It’s a fab area of Spain to go, and not too touristy. You can also strike out easily to Seville from there, which really should NOT be missed!

Q: What are Spain’s major tourist attractions?
it can be anywhere in spain, no specific city.

and also, does spain have a national flower?

thank you in advance !

A: National flower is Red carnation: http://www.theflowerexpert.com/content/aboutflowers/national-flowers
Spain is the second most visited country in the world, after France:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Spain

Q: What do you think of when someone says Spain? (in terms of structures and tourist attractions)?
I am doing a party with places from around the world and I am having trouble finiding something that is unique to Spain (something which all of the party guests will immediately know symbolizes Spain).

Hopefully you can help me!

A: Running with the bulls, Bullfighting, Olive oil, Tapas, High Fashion, Blue Mediterrean Sea with the white houses on the shore and the mountains behind them, Beaches, Cobblestone streets, Huge Catholic Churches (Gothic in Seville), the Royals, etc.

Q: what are the 5 famous places in spain?
what are some 5 top tourist attraction in spain, and stuff about it?
thank you

A: The Escorial
The Alhambra
St. James at Compostela
The walls of Avila
The sherry bodegas in Jerez and Sanlucar de Barrameda

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