We are fortunate to live in a country that offers everything a tourist could wish for: spectacular beaches and coves, beautiful natural landscapes, charming towns, cosmopolitan cities, an important architectural heritage … Therefore, it is not surprising that Spain is considered the best country in the world to go on vacation.
There are many corners of Spain that are worth visiting, but today we want to focus on those that TripAdvisor has included in its ranking "The 10 best places of tourist interest: Spain". As always, the portal has taken into account the opinion and comments of its own users. Would you like to join us?
Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba
The first place on the list is occupied by the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba, one of the great architectural wonders of Islamic art. How could it be otherwise, this place is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In addition, it is one of the most visited monuments in Spain.
Plaza de España, Seville
We are still in Andalusia to tell you about the Plaza de España in Seville, which this year has achieved the second position in the ranking. It is located in the María Luisa Park and is flanked by two towers that frame a set of galleries and ponds. Its tiles , dedicated to the fifty Spanish provinces, are surprising.
The Alhambra, Granada
Closing the top 3 we find another Andalusian building. It is the Alhambra, a city, fortress and palace built by the monarchs of the Nasrid dynasty of the Kingdom of Granada. Without a doubt, it is the symbol of the city, as well as being considered the most visited monument in the country.
Basilica of the Sagrada Familia, Barcelona
The Basilica of the Sagrada Familia, one of the most emblematic buildings in Barcelona, could not be missing from this list. It is the work of the genius Antoni Gaudí and, in fact, perfectly represents the architect’s artistic conception. As you already know, it has not been finished yet.
Real Alcazar, Seville
We return to Seville to tell you about the Real Alcázar, which is located in front of the Cathedral. Its construction dates back to the caliphate of Abd al-Rahman III, although it was King Pedro I who promoted the construction of the great Mudejar palace. Its rooms and gardens host exhibitions and cultural events throughout the year.
Casa Batlló, Barcelona
The site of interest that occupies the sixth place in the ranking is found in Barcelona. It is the Casa Batlló, which is also the work of Gaudí. It is located on Paseo de Gracia, one of the most important streets in Barcelona.
Madrid’s royal palace
Of course, the Spanish capital is also present on this list. Specifically, in seventh place in the ranking we find the Royal Palace of Madrid, which is the official residence of the King of Spain, although the current kings live in the Palacio de la Zarzuela.
Magic Fountain, Barcelona
We return to Barcelona to tell you about the Magic Fountain of Montjuic, which has some 7,000 million possible combinations of light and water. It was built by Carles Buïgas on the occasion of the Universal Exposition of 1929.
Cathedral of Sevilla
In ninth position on the list we find the Seville Cathedral, the largest Christian Gothic cathedral in the world. Apparently, the building was built on the site that remained after the demolition of the Aljama mosque, of which the Patio de los Naranjos and the minaret, also known as the Giralda , are preserved.
La Seu Cathedral, Mallorca
Finally, we have to talk about the Cathedral-Basilica of Santa María de Palma de Mallorca, also known as the Cathedral of Mallorca. In Majorcan it is known as La Seu. It is a Gothic- style temple built on the shores of the bay of Palma.