Spain
Historic Sites & Landmarks in Spain
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Valencia Cathedral
Valencia, Spain
Founded in the 13th century on the site of a mosque, the unusual Valencia Cathedral incorporates a number of architectural styles and artistic treasures - including the Holy Grail!
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Avila Cathedral
Avila, Spain
Ávila's fortress-like cathedral was begun in the Romanesque style in the 12th century and later continued in the Gothic style, resulting in intriguing combination of styles and materials.
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Templo de Debod
Madrid, Spain
Beautifully situated on a reflecting pool near the Plaza de España, this Egyptian temple dates from the 4th century BCE and was brought to Madrid in 1971.
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Diocesan Museum
Córdoba, Spain
Housed in the former Bishop's Palace and facing the Mezquita, the Diocesan Museum of Cordoba displays an excellent collection of religious art.
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El Pilar Basilica
Zaragoza, Spain
17th and 18th centuries
Best known simply as El Pilar, this is one of two major cathedrals in the heart of Zaragoza.
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Convent of St. Teresa
Avila, Spain
The main shrine of St. Teresa in Ávila, this 17th-century convent stands on the site of Teresa's birth and contains her relics.
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Basilica de San Vicente
Avila, Spain
This splendid Romanesque basilica outside the walls of Ávila marks the site of the martyrdom of St. Vincent by the Romans.
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San Isidro
Madrid Province, Spain
Built in the 17th century, this Jesuit Baroque church contains the relics of Madrid's patron saint, San Isidro, and his wife, Santa María de la Cabeza.
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Montserrat Abbey
Montserrat, Spain
Located atop a rugged mountain near Barcelona, this popular pilgrimage destination has attracted pilgrims since the 12th century, who come to venerate the miraculous Black Madonna.