Cordoba city walls

Today only parts of the Arab wall that surrounded and fortified the city remain, along with some of the gates.

Convent of La Merced

Christopher Columbus stayed in this monastery while he waited to be received by the Catholic Monarchs. Its Baroque main altarpiece was destroyed by fire.

San Lorenzo Church

Built on top of the foundations of a mosque. A minaret transformed into belfry.

Cordoba Grand Theatre

Santa Marina Church in Aguas Santas

The buttresses of its facade makes this church look like a fortress. One of the most Reconquest churches.

Casa del Bailío House

Puerta del Sol, Madrid

The Puerta del Sol is one of Madrid's main hubs. The first buildings surrounding this area were begun in the 16th century, although the square assumed the importance it has today with the construction of the Casa de Correos post office building in 1768.

Plaza Mayor square in Madrid

Madrid’s Plaza Mayor is a symbol of the city and a must-see. This enormous esplanade in the city centre was begun in the 17th century by King Philip III, whose bronze equestrian statue stands in the square. Officially opened in 1620, it is rectangular in shape and lined with pillars and arches.

San Fernando Royal Academy of Fine Arts

Puerta de Alcalá Gate

Majorca Cathedral

The cathedral is built over the city walls of Palma de Mallorca's old town.

Palma Market

Palma de Majorca guildhall is one of the most beautiful civil buildings on the whole of the island. It was built in 1426 by Guillem Sagrera.

Arab Baths (Palma)

The building has been preserved almost without any restoration.

Les Ferreres Aqueduct or Pont del Diable (Devil's Bridge)

Roman amphitheatre

Former Town Hall

Synagogue

This synagogue and the Tránsito one in Toledo are two of the most representative examples of the medieval period.

San Hipólito Royal Collegiate Church

It was built during the reign of Alfonso XI, who was actually buried in the building in the 18th century. It has a wonderful Baroque courtyard.

Güell Palace

Gaudí was commissioned with the work of constructing the palace on a site measuring 18 x 12 metres with a dome, stained glass windows and stairs that create an optical illusion making the palace seem larger than it is.

Reial Major Palace

A group of buildings in the Gothic quarter of Barcelona.

Episcopal Palace (Barcelona)

It has an interesting interior courtyard with Romanesque arches and Gothic windows.

Albéniz Palace

Official residency to the Spanish monarchy during their visits to Barcelona.

Sant Jordi Palace

Designed by Arata Isozaki, it is the most significant building of the Barcelona of the Olympic Games.

Roman forum

Moja Palace

An eclectic building with both Gothic and Neoclassical elements. Designed by the architect Josep Mas towards the end of the 18th century.

La Llotja Palace

Alcázar fortress of the Christian Monarchs

The Catholic Monarchs reigned from this palace-fortress for eight years.

El Médol Roman Quarry

Balcón del Mediterráneo viewpoint

Casa de América (Linares Palace)

Palace of Los Golfines de Abajo

This lovely palace is located in Cáceres, and was used as the residence of the Catholic Monarchs on their visits to this historic city.

Casa de la Villa City Hall and Casa de Cisneros House

San Isidro Chapel in San Andrés Church

Ovando Palace

The entrance is a half moon arch.

Cáceres Plaza Mayor Square

Las Cigüeñas Palace

This noble home is noteworthy for its slender crenellated tower, built in the 15th century.