Explore Globally Renowned Buildings with Spain Holidays

A fascinating country located in Europe, Spain includes the Canary Islands and the Balearic Islands. One of the most attractive aspects of this nation is its diverse landscapes. It has the beautiful Pyrenees and Picos de Europa mountain ranges and the snow-capped mountain called Sierra Nevada. On the top of the hills, you'll find some charming villages, while there are some attractive beaches to choose from in the islands and coastal regions. During your time spent in this European country, you'll get to explore some of its fabulous attractions.

One of the most magnificent structures you'll get to visit while enjoying your Spain holidays is the Alhambra and Generalife Gardens located in Granada. Alhambra is a beautiful palace that enchants its visitors with its grandeur and a majestic architecture. It was built when the region was under the Muslim rulers and was known as Al Andalus or Andalucia. Several buildings, walls, towers, a mosque, and gardens make up the entire Alhambra complex. The terraced gardens of Generalife offer some fantastic views of the entire surroundings.

Your cheap holidays to Spain would also give you the opportunity to visit the Sagrada Familia Church. It is among the most unconventional churches in Europe and is unfinished. It is one of the elegant structures designed by Antoni Gaudi, a famous Spanish architect. You can also visit Casa Mila, which is Gaudi's last and the most popular work. The chimneys of this building are believed to have been inspired by the image of Darth Vader. Another attraction worth exploring is Park Guell, which is a public park system located on Carmel Hill. It was declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the year 1984.

Another enchanting building worth exploring during your cheap holidays to Spain is the Great Mosque of Cordoba. In the past, it was a significant mosque in the Western world and is still regarded as the finest example of Spain's Moorish architecture. The construction of this mosque began in the year 785 and was built to its present form by the year 1000. Materials used in its construction came from the Visigothic and Roman buildings. Its column rows and rounded arches line up in symmetrical patterns regardless of which direction you look and where you stand. This mosque, along with the Alhambra of Granada is considered the most splendid example of Islamic architecture in entire Western Europe.

While in the city of Bilbao, you can explore the Guggenheim Museum. This museum of modern and contemporary art was designed by Frank Gehry, a Canadian-American architect. It was inaugurated by King Juan Carlos I in the year 1997 and is one of the many museums run by the Solomon R Guggenheim Foundation. The museum features permanent and visiting exhibits from the local and international artists. In the 2010 World Architecture Survey, it was described as one of the most important works completed since the year 1980. As soon as it was opened, the Guggenheim Museum of Bilbao became one of the most popular tourist attractions.