Barcelona Spain - That Sensational Second City of Spain

Written by Linda Plummer


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Adjacent torepparttar Gothic Quarter isrepparttar 140361 Barrio de la Ribera, also of medieval origin, where several historic buildings have been turned into museums, such asrepparttar 140362 Palau Aguilar which is, nowadays,repparttar 140363 Picasso Museum.

The renowned Las Ramblas of Barcelona is a series of lively streets that combine to make a broad avenue leading torepparttar 140364 harbor and Mediterranean Sea. What a superb atmosphere they possess!

Torepparttar 140365 south-west liesrepparttar 140366 fortress-topped hill of Montjuic, whererepparttar 140367 Barcelona Olympic Stadium and some fine museums are located.

Atrepparttar 140368 southern end ofrepparttar 140369 Ramblas lies Barcelona Harbor and Port Vell. This area now combines high-class restaurants with trendy clubs and bars.

To be found inrepparttar 140370 central area of Barcelona (the Eixample) arerepparttar 140371 fantasy works of Gaudí such as Park Güell, Palau Güell and Casa Milà La Pedrera.

However, Gaudí is best remembered forrepparttar 140372 part he played in repparttar 140373 construction ofrepparttar 140374 Cathedral of Barcelona - La Sagrada Familia.

So ... boomerang on over to Barcelona and get to know Gaudí!

Linda Plummer is webmistress of http://www.top-tour-of-spain.com Top Tour of Spain providing information on Spain for travel, food, language and living.


Seville Spain - Spectacular City Of Color And Romance

Written by Linda Plummer


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Alongsiderepparttar River and close torepparttar 140360 bullring isrepparttar 140361 Torre del Oro or Golden Tower. Built between 1221 and 1222, it formed part ofrepparttar 140362 last wall of defence fromrepparttar 140363 Alcázar to repparttar 140364 River and today housesrepparttar 140365 Naval Museum.

The Alcázar or Royal Mudéjar Palace which was begun in 931 has glorious gardens to enjoy. The Casa de Pilatos or House of Pilate is a 16th century mansion and a beautiful blend of Mudéjar, Gothic and Renaissance styles.

Nearrepparttar 140366 Barrio Santa Cruz isrepparttar 140367 magnificent Plaza de España, a "must" for all visitors.

Seville is also renowned for its two major fiestas which take place in Spring. During Semana Santa or Easter Week, is a religious festival and there is alsorepparttar 140368 Feria de Abríl (April Fair).

Both are truly spectacular so come and enjoy them!



Linda Plummer is webmistress of http://www.top-tour-of-spain.com Top Tour of Spain providing information on Spain for travel, food, language and living.


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