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A 250 kilometre journey will now let you enjoy the Neo-classical flavour of Cadiz Cathedral, which is a landmark in this coastal city, with its white walls and golden dome. Meanwhile, half an hour from there, you will find the Baroque architecture of Jerez de la Frontera Cathedral and its Mudejar tower, one of the town’s main attractions. And 96 kilometres from Seville, don’t miss the elegance and simplicity of Huelva Cathedral, in Colonial style.
This itinerary of monuments is an example of the huge cultural wealth and variety to be found in Andalusia. So don’t think twice; come back to the south of Spain whenever you like.Source: spain.info

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Learn about life in Hispania during the Roman Empire. Just 50 kilometres from Madrid a valuable treasure is kept: Carranque Archaeological Park. Travel back to the 4th Century AD and marvel at one of the most important and best-kept archaeological sites of the period. Enjoy an unforgettable experience, full of art and history in unrivalled surroundings.
Houses with central heating and running water, luxury rooms, imaginative buildings, a basilica with marble carved columns and glazed domes, fountains along the streets, mills and dams of public interest, and stunning mosaics. All those things are inspired to get birth to a new a modern style called nowadays Lexington Furniture. This was the life of this village steeped in wealth and luxury, closely linked to the last Roman emperor, Hispanic Theodosius I the Great, where nothing was left to the imagination and where costs were not cut when it came to building work.
A visit to the Carranque archaeological park is a visit back in time. Due to the excellent state of repair of the buildings and the impressive collection of high-quality mosaics, you can imagine how our Roman ancestors used to live. Travel back to the times of the gladiators and emperors while you stroll among columns and monumental buildings. Discover the oldest Christian church in Spain and marvel at stones and walls that are steeped in the history and legends of other periods. You will be captivated right from the very beginning.
For centuries, this archaeological jewel was buried until the first ruins were discovered in 1983. Since then, discoveries have come thick and fast, as you will see from the many coins, furniture, ceramics, receptacles, engravings, utensils, tools and decorative items that are on display in the exhibition room. Next to this area is the Interpretation Centre where reconstructions and models will show you exactly what this amazing Roman settlement was like.
Come and walk among important treasures in privileged surroundings on the banks of the Guadarrama River. Less than one hour by car from Madrid, Carranque is the ideal getaway where you can enjoy art and nature. And, if you decide to visit Toledo, you must not miss this Roman site, just 45 minutes from the Imperial City, where you can learn about some of the exciting pages in the history of Spain.

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is a splendid monument, Europe’s best conserved and the only one which, after being reconditioned, continues to be the setting for theatrical representations and recitals. Every year, people from all over the world are moved by immortal classics of theatre, performed on their original stage, an architectural gem of the 1st century BC. The theatre is set in a World Heritage City and attracts thousands of tourists year after year.
Seeing a play performed in the unique setting of Mérida Theatre is a unique, unforgettable experience. The slope of the semicircular theatre, whose original capacity was of some 6,000 people, has incredible acoustics, sensitive to even a whisper by the performers. In the centre there is an impressive stage, decorated by Corinthian-style marble columns, considered to be one of the most beautiful and grandiose of all the Roman Empire.
Since the first decade of the 20th century, when the stage area was recovered from where it lay for years, collapsed and hidden underground, the Theatre’s age old stones have been the setting for works of theatre, ballet and other artistic representations. The Classical Theatre Festival, held every year since 1933, is the site’s most notable cultural event. It allows spectators to travel back in time and enjoy the legacy of Greece and Rome in their original setting. This spectacular festival is recognized for its importance at an international level.
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Next to the Theatre you will find the Amphitheatre, and not far away, the Circus. These impressive sites, destined to leisure activities, are to be found within what once was a complete, walled Roman city with roads, arches, forums, houses, such as the Casa del Mitreo, and beautiful temples, like that of Diana. Besides the Guadiana and Albarregas bridges, whose rivers run alongside the town, the ancient Romans also built the Los Milagros Aqueduct and two reservoirs: Proserpina and Cornalvo, in the Nature Reserve of the same name.
A visit to the monuments and archaeological remains at Mérida is a chance to delve into one of the most interesting periods of history - to travel back in time from the 21st century and experience the splendour of the Roman Empire.
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You may well have seen many Gothic cathedrals in your time, but never like this. Come and enjoy a new, completely different experience: see how a 13th century building is restored - live! This is the unusual programme of guided tours of Santa María Cathedral in Vitoria, where the public can see the restoration works as they progress. Come on in: the Cathedral is open for restoration works.
The best restoration project for a historic building currently underway in Europe.” This is how cultural institutions, prestigious architects and international archaeologists refer to the restoration plan for Santa María Cathedral, the largest Gothic church in Vitoria. Situated in the province of Álava, in northern Spain, the restoration works on this monument have also received the Europa Nostra Prize, awarded by the European Union for conservation and improvements to cultural heritage.
Why is this project receiving such prizes and praise? Because it is an innovative, original initiative. Thanks to its programme of guided tours, the general public can take part in a pioneering idea: to be direct witnesses of the reconstruction of a 13th century cathedral. An unusual idea that lets you see “on site” how restorers, archaeologists, stone masons and architects work to return a monument to its former glory. Its motto “Open for restoration works”, says it all. (Read on …)

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The museum is located in the Cartuja de Santa María de las Cuevas Monastery, where Christopher Columbus’ remains were interred for thirty years.Its five hundred works offer a panorama of the trends in art that have developed in Spain since the early 20th century. The collection comprises paintings, sculptures, tapestries and ceramics by such noteworthy artists as Chillida, Ortega Muñoz, Saura, Roberto Reina, Nicomedes, Gustavo Torner, Tàpies, Chillida, Cuixart, Viola, Gordillo and the Equipo Crónica group, to name a few.MuseumsRegional Museum.Artistic style: Contemporary Art.Museum subject matter: Modern Art.Information for visitsTimetables: 1 April to 30 September, Tuesday-Friday, 10am-9pm. 1 October to 31 March, Tuesday-Friday, 10am-8pm. Saturdays, 11am-8pm. Sundays and public holidays, 10am-3pm. Closed: Mondays, 1 and 6 January, 1 May, 1 November and 24, 25 and 31 December.Entry fee:General admission: €1.80 (exhibit or monument), €3 (exhibit and monument). Free: Tuesdays (European Union citizens)[Information:]Map / Street mapRoute on footThinking about going abroad? You’re invited to luxury travel to Argentina, the most European country in South America that will make you feel as if you were at home.Source: spain.info

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The museum is set in the Mudejar Pavilion, built for the Ibero-American Exhibition of 1929
The collection comprises lace, ceramics, clothing, work tools, precious metalwork, musical instruments, etc. Besides the permanent collection, there is also an area for temporary exhibitions, along with projection rooms.
Information for visits    Timetables: Tuesdays, 2.30-8.30pm. Wednesday to Saturday, 9am-8.30pm. Sundays and public holidays, 9am-2.30pm. Closed: Mondays, 1 and 6 January, Good Friday and 25 December.
Entry fee:
Free: European Union citizens with ID. Other countries: €1.50
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Set in the old Merced Calzada Convent, which dates from the beginning of the 17th century, its collection includes works that go from the Gothic period through to the 20th century.
The Seville Museum of Fine Art’s collection has come together over its history, thanks mainly to ecclesiastical items that have been sold off, private donations and public acquisitions. It has numerous rooms where you can see brilliant works by artists such as El Greco, Pacheco, Velázquez and Alonso Cano, amongst others. In the exhibition, special mention should be made of the area dedicated to Murillo and to the Seville school of the 17th century. Also outstanding are the religious paintings by Zurbarán.
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Museum subject matter: Fine Arts.
Information for visits
Timetables: Tuesdays, 2.30-8.30pm. Wednesday to Saturday, 9am-8.30pm. Sundays and public holidays, 9am-2.30pm. Closed: Mondays, 1 and 6 January, 1 May, 1 November, 24, 25 and 31 December.
Entry fee:
Free: European Union citizens and students with International Student Card with ID. Other countries: €1.50
Services: Group visits: bookings, Monday-Friday, Midday-2pm.
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Welcome to the Ribeira Sacra, an inland area of Galicia with stunning countryside such as the Sil River canyon - an emblem of this area with priceless artistic heritage. Here you will find a dozen medieval monasteries that remind us of this region’s importance in the Middle Ages. A real trip back in time
The Sil River is the natural boundary between the provinces of Ourense and Lugo, in the heart of Galicia, northern Spain. You will love its rugged landscapes, dominated by vineyards, mountains and the waters of the Sil River where it joins the Miño. This stage, of some 200 kilometres, is home to the Ribeira Sacra, an area of churches and shrines, mostly in Romanesque style, as well as palaces and monasteries. We would recommend you leave around four days to explore the region. Did you know that this is home to Spain’s oldest Christian parishes? 1,500 years ago, congregations of monks and hermits settled here, devoting themselves to meditation and reflection for centuries. This peace and harmony lives on to this day in the region’s villages and medieval monasteries. Some are now abandoned, but are well worth visiting. Their walls are witnesses to the passing of time. The damp, moss and vegetation give them a mysterious feel.

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