Are you a tourist planning on visiting Spain? Are you not sure which attractions are the best and worthwhile? Don’t worry; we are here to help you. This article will give you a good idea about the amazing spots in Spain that are a must for a tourist to visit.
Following are the best places for tourists who plan to make the most of their time and enjoy while they are in the beautiful country of Spain.
1. Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia and Gaudi Sites
The Sagrada Familia church is one of the most unconventional churches in Europe. It is of the many signature attractions in Spain and its remarkable architecture was created by Antoni Gaudi, who is known for his amazing and fanciful buildings. It is quite unfinished as you can see the work going on in the church but takes your breath away with its amazing architecture and grandiose.
Visiting the Sagrada Familia Church will defenitily reignite a religious flame in your heart as you may connect with the divine power. To keep this feeling awake you should probably buy a few religious items to keep as a souvenier.
A good place with a wide variety of religious items is Holyart. It is an Italian store where you can order items such as crucifixes, prayer rings, religious DVDs, religious bracelets and many many more things.
If you loved your visit to Sagrada Familia church, you will find religious items like Altar in Gold-plated brass with marble base, stool in hand-carved wood, gold leaf with velvet, and many other well crafted products on Holyart.
2. The Alhambra and Generalife Gardens,Garnada
The palaces of Alhambra as a treat to look at no matter how many times you visit them; they still take your breath away with its beauty. This Moorish Palace Is one of the epitomes of Islamic culture in the European Middle Ages. This beautiful complex consists of towers, several buildings, walls, Gardens, and a mosque.
The elegance of labyrinthine stone cravings cannot be described in words. This place will haunt your dreams with its beautiful arches, magnificent gardens, the beautiful cravings.
3. Santiago De Compostela Cathedral
Next on the list is the beautiful Santiago Cathedral which was built to honor the saint’s relics. Built-in 1060-1211 are this magnificent and marvelous monument of early Romanesque architecture. You will get to see both Baroque exterior from the 16th-18th century and Early Romanesque architecture. The Capilla Mayor built over the Apostle’s Tomb is one of the most significant points In this cathedral.
4. Casa Batllo
This castle-looking building looks like something straight out of a fairytale. It is yet another one of the splendid Gaudi creation which was initially designed by Joseph Casanova. This modern building is a design-oriented building which was designed by Gaudi with its marvelous details in the windows, entrances similar to caves, and beautiful chimneys.
Including everything grand about this place, there is one more thing that excites the tourists some more, a two-star Michelin restaurants is just a few steps away from this amazing building for all those food lovers serving amazing gourmet meals.
5. Palau de la Música Catalana
This Catalan modernist style building exemplifies the Art Nouveau decorative style. It was built by Lluis Domenech I Montaner in 1905 -1908 for Choral Club. This beautiful Palace has a Concert Auditorium which seats about 2,200 people and is one of its kind. This is not an understatement, as it is the only auditorium illuminated by the natural light in the daytime.
The exterior of the building may seem grand with its amazing architecture, with splendid mosaic work and intricate splendid ironwork, and marvelous other sculpture elements. But the interior will enchant you to with its beautiful and colorful ad fancy décor. The walls are adorned with exceptional and magnificent Artwork. The concert stage is framed with the amazing ceiling above with an inverted dome ceiling. The gold and blue color in this artistic celling suggest the sun and sky.
The palace has gift shops and café Palau serving food and an amazing outdoor terrace with a splendid view.