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Destination guide > Spain From Bristol And Cardiff
Spain Sights and Monuments:
Impressive Baroque buildings, Gothic Cathedrals, and ancient monuments—these are some of the best sights that have attracted tourists and art enthusiasts alike to come to the gorgeous country of Spain. Spending Cheap holidays Spain promises to be an architectural spectacle where the best works in architecture, such as those done by the great artist Antonio Gaudi, unravel before your eyes.

The rich history of Spain had been best manifested by its wide range of impressive sights and monuments built by conquerors and Spanish natives. There are the Celts and Iberians who built great monuments and altars to their gods. There are the Romans and Visigoths, famous for building large colliseums and enormous ports. And ofcourse, the Christians who built churches and laden them with interior designs that has awed people for centuries.

One of the sights most visited by tourists, and is touted to be a premier tourist destination, is the Barrio Gothica, or the Gothic Quarter. This small community is one of the oldest and most interesting destination in Spain. Located south of Barcelona, the Gothic Quarter is popular for its old fortifications that date back to the Roman Empire. But, surprisingly, it is also popular for the many tapas bars and little cafes lining up the streets.

Barcelona's famous museums should also not be missed, especially the museum dedicted to the great abstract painter Pablo Picasso. In Madrid, the capital of Spain, you will discover more the beauty and depth of Spain's heritage with its sights that are full of grandeur. There's the Museo del Prado, said to be one of best museums next to the Louvre in France. Find a cheap flight to Spain and enjoy Spain sights and monuments in every city. Aside from these sights, the UNESCO World Heritage has declared the following places as major tourist destinations: Avila, Caceres, Cordoba, Cuenca, Merida, Salamanca, Santiago de Compostela, Segovia, Tarragona, Alcala de Henares, Ibiza, and San Cristobal de Laguna.

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