The present Royal Palace in Madrid was built on the location of an old Moorish Fortress built in 9th century by the Arab people who occupied Spain during the Middle Ages. This location was very important because of great strategic importance for the defense of the old Arab Citadel. After …
The largest Public Square in central Madrid, Plaza De Espana is the most popular place filled with imposing monuments, statues, trees and old sculptures. A large fountain and two of the city’s most striking skyscrapers highlights the importance of this square which is always bustling with locals and tourists and …
This is a junction for many of the city’s historical and busiest streets such as Mayor, Arenal, Alcala and Preciados, as well as the starting point for all major radial roads in Spain, one of the city’s most famous square. The official symbol of the city, the statue of a …
Zaragoza is the capital of Spain’s autonomous region of Aragon, which used to be its own kingdom. It’s home to lots of grand monuments, palaces, Cathedrals, and houses. Overlooking the Ebro River in the city center is baroque Nuestra Senora del Pilar basilica, a famous pilgrimage site with a shrine …
Antoni Gaudí was born in Reus in 1852 and received his Architectural degree in 1878. Gaudí adorned many of his buildings with coloured tiles arranged in mosaic patterns. This adds another important dimension to his buildings which is so often overlooked by architects – the use of colour. The combination …
Sagrada Família a giant Basilica under construction since 1882 in Barcelona, by the main Architect Antonio Gaudi, the genius architect whose constructions were the most famous works in Barcelona. Gaudí played an active role in directing the construction of the Sagrada Família until his death in 1926. He would often …
Tibidabo is a mountain with spectacular view of the city of Barcelona. At 512 meters it is the tallest mountain has many attractions but is best known for its funicular which was once considered a full attraction.
There is a 60 Meter tall tower in Barcelona, crowned with a bronze statue of Christopher Columbus constructed in 1888 on the occasion of the “Exposicion Universal de Barcelona” dedicated to honor and remembrance of Columbus for his first voyage to the New World. Columbus Statue looks elegantly standing on …
23-06-2012 Stratford upon Avon is the birthplace of William Shakespeare, the famous English Poet, English writer and World’s greatest dramatist. Also this place is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Britain. Famous as the birthplace of Shakespeare Stratford has much more to offer the visitor: a superb riverside setting, historic …
24-06-2012 Windermere and the surrounding area is arguably the most famous and popular area in the whole of the Lake District. Windermere is one of the busiest place along the shoreline and the main jetties for cruise boats. We took the boat ride which takes about 3 hours to Glasgow.Glasgow is …