Showing posts with label Mediterranean Sea. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mediterranean Sea. Show all posts

Thursday, August 21, 2014

Ten most important cities you visit Spain

English: Prado Museum, in Madrid (Spain). Espa...
English: Prado Museum, in Madrid (Spain). Español: Museo del Prado, en Madrid (España). (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Ten most important cities you visit Spain


Spain occupies ranked between 3 to 5 most visited countries in the world. The main reasons are its coasts and islands, but its cities are also a magnet for cultural tourism. Some of the largest art collections in the world, to the kitchen innovative and life in the vibrant streets and trains make it easy to travel between the largest cities and small towns

1 - Barcelona BARCELONA


It's not the capital, has transformed itself into an elegant Barcelona is not just an ordinary city, but also is one of the main city in the world. It overlooks the Mediterranean Sea which combines historic architecture and some of the greatest modernist buildings in the world and enjoy creative with food in the world, and spend some time on the beach 

2 - Madrid MADRID


Madrid is placed on the map of global travel to museums on a global level. There Prado, Reina Sofia and Thyssen and in-Bornemisza, and the squares and magnificent gardens and large shopping centers that are not unbeatable.

3 Sevilla SEVILLE


A city of flamenco, bullfighting, and unusual architecture, which by the picturesque white ornate buildings, including the Cathedral, the largest in Europe. Most impressive of all is the Real Alcazar, a royal residence of Year 1300

4 - Valencia VALENCIA


Has always been known as the third largest city in the country, live through the day and night, thanks to the gentle climate, are being discovered as a destination city, thanks to modern architecture impressive by architect Santiago Calatrava, the world-famous landmarks and most found within walking distance

5 Bilbao BILBAO


Put Bilbao on the map because of one building only -gognheim famous. But this coastal city, which is surrounded by hills, has a lot to offer. As an industrial city, it is not the most beautiful view in a civilized country, but neighborhood place with ancient alleys with wonderful Food

6 - Granada GRANADA


And one of the cultural centers in the world for more than two centuries, starting from the year 1200, and this is still one of the most cities in Europe. It is home to one of the most spectacular sights in the world, and the Alhambra, and several other buildings impressive that time.

7 - Cordoba CORDOBA


And one of the largest cities in the world, and many of its treasures can still be impair much you like consist of narrow streets cobbled, and there most of the major tourist attractions include the Royal Palace and Castle ,,, one of the largest mosques in the world is the Grand Mosque which was built originally in 785.

8 Toledo TOLEDO


Built on a hill not far from the historic Madrid, Toledo, and its rich set of effects including major masterpiece in the Church of St. Thomas. The magnificent cathedral and the former as a crucible for Jews, Christians and Muslims, and you'll also find a variety of architectural styles can also explore the exotic streets in medieval walk.

9 Salamanca SALAMANCA

Large university city in Spain has some of the greatest architecture in the country (mostly from the Renaissance). In addition to seeing one of the oldest universities in Europe, and spend some time in one of the finest arenas in the continent, and the two cathedrals is normal, and a curfew in the town's old stone buildings rich golden glow of the city.

10 - Santiago de Compostela SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA


It's not a big city, yet it is the destination that includes many on the list of travel it is one of the most important places of pilgrimage for Christians, but people of other faiths will also enjoy the narrow streets and squares, architecture and granite. In addition to the towering cathedral and Baroque monastery of San Martino











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Sunday, August 17, 2014

Landmarks in Marbella or Marbella

Español: Escudo de Marbella, en Málaga (España)
Español: Escudo de Marbella, en Málaga (España) (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Puerto Banus
Puerto Banus (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Landmarks in Marbella or Marbella

Castle Sohail Sohail Castle:

They Castle exquisite beauty lies in Marbella was built in 956 AD by Abd al-Rahman III to strengthen coastal defenses and is now one of the most important landmarks in Marbella and destroyed several times but rebuilt contrast, in 1989 was to maintain many of the parts that survived the devastation became an important symbol of the symbols of the city and the castle is surrounded with square towers strong and when ascension her will be rewarded with the most beautiful panoramic was created inside a small museum featuring some of the artifacts important addition to the possibility of Tenshec in the surrounding gardens and capture the most beautiful pictures to you in the middle of that nature Aghannah and keep it as a memory characteristic for this trip


Puerto Banus Jose Puerto Jose Banus:

A port located in the area of ​​Nueva southwest of Marbella and built the harbor by Jose Banus in 1970 and has'll find resort Marbna and luxurious shopping complexes also boasts the largest entertainment centers and become all that one of the most important tourist destinations in Marbella where visited by 5 million visitors a year some of them intended plush Centers Shopping and some of them wants a taste of Spanish cuisine in upscale restaurants are positioned around it and some of them will hire boats or yachts and they are wonderful walks freely, but what you Odmenh you whatever you do you'll get a fun unmatched


Alameda Park Alameda Park:

Of course Marbella known as the beautiful sea and is characterized by the beauty of its gardens and parks, and contain green spaces wide in addition to the annexation of a variety of flowers and plants in the garden Alameda been collecting many of all types of Mediterranean plants and colorful were developed many of the sculptures of Salvador Dali This park combines the beauty of nature and the beauty of arts Rights decorated deferred 
The park boasts many of the seats that it you can sit and take a break after roaming and I hope that you choose a spot interview for a fountains garden to enjoy the beauty of the flows of water and perhaps Isepk some Rmazha but make sure that the smell of fragrant jasmine is what Sajzpk and makes you prolong sitting where


Old Town (Old Town (Casco Antiguo:

It is one of the most important places in Marbella include the old city walls and keep the same design of the 16th century and has more historic buildings nobility, such as City Hall, which was built in 1568 by the Catholic Monarchs were constructed in a manner Renaissance will see as well as the home of the mayor, which combines its shape between the elements of Gothic elements Renaissance and as you'll see the Church of Santiago's oldest religious building in the city and the church of Santa de Aancarnatheon and built in Baroque style in 1618, and many other historical monuments so do not miss the opportunity to visit this place in the city of Marbella


Fontanilla beach in Marbella Fontanilla Beach:

Visit to Marbella will not count unless your visit to this wonderful beaches in Marbella and enjoy walking on the golden sand and swimming in the sea turquoise wonderful or sunbathe and you're laid-back on the beaches or diving or fishing, whatever your sport water favorite, you are in the right place and make sure that you can spend the holiday described in these beaches and the beaches are well serviced and is surrounded by many high-end restaurants that offer delicious meals and hotels, which has great views, shops and gift shop in case you want to buy some of the Ohpetk