Near Salamanca is Avila, a World Heritage Site and a premiere tourist spot because of its old 11th century walls, old Churches and Cathedrals, and its medieval setting. The Convent of Theresa of Avila is a major pilgrimage spot. It is a 17th century convent/Church built after St. Theresa, also the patron saint of Spain. St. Theresa of Avila was canonized in the 17th century. It is claimed that this Church was built on the same spot that St. Theresa was born.
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The Church of San Esteban was a Dominican Monastery built on a very high rock ground during the period between 1524 to 1610 . It is a rather huge Church with the most unique facade. During the evenings, there are a thousand lights of the Church grounds and facade. This makes the of the structure and the whole landscape even more elegant and attractive. Tourists love to take pictures of the Church of San Esteban because it appears to be a “glowing” Church.
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The Casa de Las Conchas (House of Shells) is the most popular building in Salamanca because it’s the only building in Spain and in the world which is all covered with sea shells. It’s facade was fashioned out of scallop shells on its brick walls which makes it appear like a shining and luminous building.
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The New Cathedral (Catedral Nueva) in Salamanca Spain is another maverick designed Cathedral . As you enter the Cathedral you see figures that are rather surrelistic such as gargoyles, rabbits, astronaunts and other mysterious creatures. The designs on the Cathedral’s facade is fascinating. Some are baffled considering that this was built and designed in the 16th century when UFOs and astronauts were unheard of.
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The Palacio de Salina is a stunning 15th century palace which is one of the most well preserved palaces in Europe. Most people who visit Salamanca love seeing this castle because of its intricate moldings on its rock walls, magnificent designs and a rather extraordinary history. This was a palace commissioned by a bishop for his lover.
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Salamanca is known for an assortment of different kinds of tourist attractions. Most popular among them are the 16th century Palacio de la Salina and the Salamanca Bullring. On the other hand it is also known for its great gourmet restaurants, shopping centers, unique buildings, and modern cafes. There also is the Castille and Leon Conference Center which usually hosts a number of events and even fiestas for both locals and tourists. Hike through the old cobblestones at the campus of the Salamanca University which is 800 years old, making it one of the oldest universities in the world.
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The Poble Espanyol de Montjuic also known as The Spanish Village is the third most visited tourist site in Barcelona. This is because it is a real village which is a replica of all the types of Spanish villages you can find in Spain. The whole replica village is a place where tourists can see all the different designs of village houses. See the diversity of different types of Spanish architectures in different Spanish villages. This is also the place where tourists can go on a pleasant hike and go sightseeing.
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The Picasso Museum in Barcelona is one of the most famous art museums in the world because it centers its displays on the early life and all the works of Pablo Picasso and his art, particularly his paintings. Picasso’s paintings are extremely extraordinary because most of his works can be considered modern and even surrealistic. The genius of Pablo Ruiz Picasso can be gleaned through some 3000 of his paintings and other works of art that are on display in this museum.
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Listed as one of the most impressive works of architecture , The Sagrada Familia in Barcelona is a gigantic work of architect Antonio Gaudi’s design of an ideal majestic Cathedral. He started this project in 1882 making it one of the world’s architectural wonders. The Segrada Familia Cathedral has 18 towers which appear like spindle shaped towers . The design of the whole complex is a mix of neo-modernism and the medieval. Gaudi was an unusual architect who kept changing the designs of his project while it was already under construction. He wanted to make a Church like no other in the world which would show the world all the aspects of Christendom.
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If you love a modern city that has everything like a foodball stadium, modern shops and a giant century old temple, then you’d love Barcelona. Barcelona was where intellectuals gathered during the 17th and 18th century. This is one reason why there are various museums in this city. Barcelona has a rich history despite the fact that at present, it’s a modern city, though not as busy as Amsterdam or Paris.
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