Plaça de la Revolució de Setembre de 1868
Barcelona
This busy square commemorates the toppling of Queen Isabel II, a cause of much celebration in working-class stronghold Gràcia. Today locals gather on…
Must-see attractions in Spain
Santiago de Compostela
Work on this grand prestige project on Monte Gaiás, 1.5km southeast of the Old Town, was stopped in 2013 after a decade of delays and budget blowouts…
Mosteiro de San Paio de Antealtares
Santiago de Compostela
The long, stark wall of the Mosteiro de San Paio de Antealtares faces the cathedral's east end across Praza da Quintana. Founded by Alfonso II in the 9th…
Madrid
Across the train tracks east of the Ermita de San Antonio de la Florida is the cemetery where 43 rebels executed by Napoleon’s troops are buried. They…
Zaragoza
Now an exhibition hall, this finely proportioned, pale-brick, Renaissance-style building, just east of the basilica, was constructed in the 16th century…
Andalucía
In an old sailors' hospital, Palos' naval museum hosts an impressive collection of ship models, from prehistoric canoes to Columbus' Niña.
Catalonia
Guided tours (in Catalan or Spanish) take visitors to explore Cardona's salt valley, the source of the region's former wealth. You'll see old mining…
Costa Brava
Today, this elegant 18th-century arch in front of the Monestir de Sant Feliu de Guíxols stands alone, the walls connecting it to the monastery complex…
Menorca
At red-washed Golden Farm, they say, Lord Nelson and his lover Lady Hamilton enjoyed a tryst in 1799. Visits are by guided tour and pre-booking is…
León
Abutting the southwestern corner of the Real Colegiata de San Isidro is a fragment of the former muralla (old city wall). The wall dates to the 1st…
Cuenca
The Torre de Mangana, near Plaza Mangana, is the last remnant of a fortress that was built by Cuenca's Muslim rulers. It is all that remains of Cuenca's…
Aragón
Off the southeastern corner of Plaza del Torico is the entrance to this 14th-century underground water-storage facility. In addition to showcasing the…
A Coruña
This small square just west of Plaza de María Pita is decked with caricatures of famous laughter-makers from Cervantes to the Pink Panther. Not quite sure…
Mallorca
A short distance north of the main church, in the courtyard of an apartment block, is the neatly restored Torre del Palau, all that remains of a royal…
Castilla-La Mancha
Of the handful of churches in town, the most striking is the 14th-century Gothic Iglesia de San Pedro, with its three-part facade and three naves within,…
Espacio del Geoparque de Sobrarbe
Aínsa
This small museum in one of Aínsa castle’s towers discusses the geology of the Sobrarbe district centred on Aínsa (including a good chunk of the Pyrenees)…
Córdoba
This ancient, much-restored water wheel on the edge of the Río Guadalquivir was originally built by emir Abd ar-Rahman II in the 9th century to send water…
Toledo
The horseshoe arch that beckons to you from Plaza de Zocodover provides a glimpse into Toledo's medieval cosmopolitanism. It was once a doorway in the old…
Albarracín
Once part of Albarracín's complex defences, this 14th-century tower has been rehabilitated by the Fundación Santa María de Albarracín. It is now a gallery…
Centro de Interpretación Laguna de Gallocanta
Aragón
Smaller and older than the one at Gallocanta village, this centre also provides information and exhibits on the lake and its birds. It's beside the Tornos…
Galicia
Ribadavia's Ethnological Museum is worth a visit for its Galician folk history collection and wine-growing exhibition; just up the street is the 12th…
Aragón
This tiny 12th-century Romanesque chapel was actually moved here in 1972 from an abandoned village at the foot of Peña Oroel, the mountain that looms to…
Galicia
Next door to the Claustro de San Francisco is a small but good exhibition of sculptures from Ourense's temporarily closed (since 2002!) archaeological…
Aragón
Lording it over Sos's little central plaza, the Renaissance-era town hall is one of the village's grandest public buildings. Duck inside to admire the…
Gran Canaria
Based above a former quarry, this small, well-presented open-air and rather simple museum pays homage to the town's long-running stone masonry industry…
Ermita de la Virgen de la Fuente
Aragón
Small church in the town of Muel, 30km south of Zaragoza, notable because it contains artworks depicting the four Fathers of the Church, painted in 1772…
Tarragona
Tarragona's mediocre main beach is separated from town by train tracks and is reasonably clean, but can get terribly crowded; there are more appealing…
Segovia
Located off Avenida de Fernández Ladreda, this church is a time-worn example of the Romanesque style typical of Segovia, with porticoes and a Mudéjar bell…
Castilla y León
Astorga's former Roman Forum once occupied one of the highest points of the Roman city. It now consists of low-lying ruins a block from Plaza de España.
Madrid
Just down the hill from the Plaza de la Villa is the 18th-century baroque remake of the Iglesia del Sacramento, the central church of the Spanish army.
Ávila
The peaceful Jardín de San Vicente, across the road from the Basilica de San Vicente and in the shadow of the city walls, was once a Roman cemetery.
Centro de Interpretación Andrés de Vandelvira
Andalucía
In the basement of the Palacio de Vázquez de Molina, this exhibit is mainly photos but with some background on the great architect's work and life.
Mérida
The modern 20th-century Puente Lusitania, a sleek suspension bridge designed by Santiago Calatrava, mirrors Mérida's Roman bridge to the northwest.
Ávila
The unremarkable Convento de San José was the first convent Santa Teresa founded, in 1562. The saint herself is said to have helped build it.
Castilla-La Mancha
On a hot summer’s afternoon, leafy Parque de Abelardo Sánchez offers some respite. It is the largest urban park in Castilla-La Mancha.
A Coruña
The Military Museum showcases an assembly of arms, uniforms, banners and other military gear from the 18th to 20th centuries.
Santiago de Compostela
Includes much of Galician surrealist artist Granell's own work, as well as his collections of surrealist and ethnic art.
Madrid
Spain's Senate building, which dates to the 16th century, is imposing rather than beautiful. It's closed to the public.
Catalonia
The imposing 18th-century La Seu Nova, at the heart of town, was built when La Seu Vella was turned into a barracks.
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