Tag Archives: Attraction of Spain

Loarre Castle-Spain

Posted on November 2, 2011 by admin

Loarre Castle can be considered a unique creation because it has changed very little from the original edifice and because of its ties with certain historical events and especially for being a superb example of a certain typology of defensive … Continue reading →

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The solar power tower-Spain

Posted on November 2, 2011 by admin

The first stage of the solar power station, known as PS10, is a 300ft tall tower surrounded by 624 solar panels which will produce enough energy to power 60,000 homes. There is also a secondary component, known as Sevilla PV, … Continue reading →

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Camp Nou Stadium-Spain

Posted on October 31, 2011 by admin

Barcelona had outgrown their old stadium, Camp de Les Corts which held 60,000 supporters and the Camp Nou, built between 1954 and 1957, was designed by architects Francesc Mitjans-Miró, Lorenzo García Barbon and Josep Soteras Mauri. FC Barcelona won their … Continue reading →

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The Auditorio de Tenerife-Spain

Posted on October 31, 2011 by admin

Near the auditorium stand the two Torres de Santa Cruz, which are the tallest buildings in the Canary Islands, and the tallest residential building in Spain until 2010. The auditorium and the towers are the most recognizable and photographed view … Continue reading →

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The Sagrada Familia-Spain

Posted on October 30, 2011 by admin

The Basilica of the Sagrada Família was the inspiration of a Catalan bookseller, Josep Maria Bocabella, founder of Asociación Espiritual de Devotos de San José (Spiritual Association of Devotees of St. Joseph). After a visit to the Vatican in 1872, … Continue reading →

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The Plaza de Cibeles-Spain

Posted on October 30, 2011 by admin

The Cibeles fountain was built in the reign of Charles (Carlos) III and designed by Ventura Rodríguez between 1777 and 1782. The goddess and chariot are the work of Francisco Gutiérrez and the lions by Roberto Michel. The fountain of … Continue reading →

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The City of Las Palmas De Gran Canaria-Spain

Posted on October 30, 2011 by admin

The city was founded by Juan Rejón on 24 June 1478, with the name “Real de Las Palmas”. Rejón was head of the invading Castilian army, before engaging in war with the local Guanches (aboriginal people of the Canary Islands). … Continue reading →

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The City of Toledo-Spain

Posted on October 30, 2011 by admin

The manufacture of swords in the city of Toledo goes back to Roman times, but it was under Moorish rule and during the Reconquista that Toledo and its guild of sword-makers played a key role. Between the 15th and 17th … Continue reading →

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The Guggenheim Museum-Spain

Posted on October 29, 2011 by admin

One of the most admired works of contemporary architecture, the building has been hailed as a “signal moment in the architectural culture”, because it represents “one of those rare moments when critics, academics, and the general public were all completely … Continue reading →

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The City of San Sebastian-Spain

Posted on October 29, 2011 by admin

San Sebastian boasts one of the best in-city beaches in Europe. It is quite unusual feeling that you can sunbathe and swim right next to major historical buildings and churches. Surfers are in abundance here. The city is quite small … Continue reading →

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