Spain: Yen Baet Photography

Barcelona - Chandelier at Casa Batllo

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]]>Casa Batllo is a building restored by Antoni Gaudi and Josep Maria Jujol, built in the year 1877 and remodelled in the years 1904Ð1906. The local name for the building is Casa dels ossos (House of Bones), as it has a visceral, skeletal organic quality. It was originally designed for a middle-class family and situated in a prosperous district of Barcelona. The building looks very remarkable like everything Gaudi designed, only identifiable as Modernisme or Art Nouveau in the broadest sense.

Barcelona - Palau Nacional

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]]>The Palau Nacional is a neo-Baroque palace located at the foot of Montjuic hill, and was built between 1926 and 1929 to be the main building of the International Exhibition of Barcelona. The Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya which is housed in the Palau Nacional was built for the 1929 World's Fair. It has the world's largest collection of Roman frescoes and has one of the best collection of Catalan modern art.

Barcelona - Sunrise in Port Vell

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]]>Port Vell is a waterfront harbour in Barcelona, built as part of an urban renewal program prior to the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. Before this, it was a run-down area of empty warehouses, railroad yards, and factories. 16 million people visit the complex each year. A pedestrian walkway, Rambla de Mar, connects La Rambla to Port Vell. It incorporates a swing bridge, in order to allow ships to enter and exit the harbour.

Barcelona - Ventilation Towers of La Pedrera

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]]>Casa Milà, better known as La Pedrera, meaning the 'The Quarry', is a building designed by the Catalan architect Antonio Gaudi and built during the years 1905–1910, being considered officially completed in 1912. It was a controversial design at the time for the bold forms of the undulating stone facade and wrought iron decoration of the balconies and windows, designed largely by Josep-Maria Jujol who also created some of the plaster ceilings. Architecturally it is considered an innovative work for its steel structure and curtain walls – the facade is self-supporting. Other innovative elements were the construction of underground car parking and separate lifts and stairs for the owners and their servants. In 1984, it was declared World Heritage by UNESCO.

Bilbao - Ayuntaminento, The City Hall

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]]>The City Hall of Bilbao is located on the right bank of the Estuary of Bilbao across the City Hall bascule bridge that links it to the central Abando district. The building was built in the former site of a convent, in the district of Uribarri, in 1892 by Joaquin Rucoba. It was built in Baroque style. One of the highlights of the building is the Arab hall, a richly decorated hall that follows the Neo-Mudejar style and resembles the decorations found in the Alhambra of Granada. The hall is used for official receptions and weddings.

Bilbao - Abando Station

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]]>Estacion de Abando Indalecio Prieto, also known as Bilbao-Abando and locally named as Estacion del Norte is the main and most important train station of Bilbao. A beautiful stained-glass mural overlooks the main hall of Bilbao's Abando train station.

Bilbao - The Guggenheim Museum

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]]>The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao is a museum of modern and contemporary art designed by Canadian-American architect Frank Gehry, built by Ferrovial and located in Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain. It is built alongside the Nervion River, which runs through the city of Bilbao to the Atlantic Coast.

One of the most admired works of contemporary architecture, the building has been hailed as a "single moment in the architectural culture" because it represents "one of those rare moments when critics, academics, and the general public were all completely united about something. The museum was the building most frequently named as one of the most important works completed since 1980 in the 2010 World Architecture Survey among architecture experts.

Bilbao - Fosterito, Metro Station by Norman Foster

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]]>The Bilbao Metro is unusual in that it was conceived as a totality: architectural, engineering and construction skills were integrated within a shared vision. The dramatic curved forms of the stations offer flexibility for future change and the curved glassy structures - or Fosteritos - at street level are as unique to Bilbao as the Art Nouveau Metro entrances are to Paris.

Bilbao - The Guggenheim Museum

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Bilbao - Fountain in Paseo de Uribitarte at Dusk

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]]>Paseo de Uribitarte contains many of Bilbao's landmarks, including its famous Guggenheim Museum by Frank Gehry. The boulevard lines the Nervion River and is connected to Campo Volantin by a number of bridges.

Bilbao - The Matter of Time by Richard Serra

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]]>Featured at Frank Gehry's Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao is The Matter of Time, a spectacular collection of works by modern sculptor Richard Serra.

Richard Serra is noted for his massive abstract sculptures in modern industrial materials, whose scale redefines the sculptural experience, magnifying line and mass to almost architectural resonance.

These properties make Serra the ideal artist to be showcased within the iconic Guggenheim Bilbao, a building which famously marries sculpture and building design in architect Frank GehryÕs trademark undulating titanium form, itself referencing the Basque cityÕs modern industrial heritage.

Bilbao - La Salve Bridge

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]]>La Salve Bridge was built in the 1970s to provide a northern access over the river to the city. This bridge gained popularity when the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao was built right under it, literally merging its structure into the museum's. Originally designed by Juan Batanero in 1972, the bridge was recently updated with
a red arch designed by French artist Daniel Buren.

Bilbao - Tall Tree and the Eye by Anish Kapoor, 2009

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]]>This dazzling sculpture is made up of eighty spheres around three axes. Multiple images are reflected on its glassy surfaces. They stretch up, a stream of gleaming glassy bubble. Each sphere simultaneously reflects itself, its neighbours and all the components that make up the tower. We see our own repeated reflection and that of the architecture that surrounds us. The angle of the images changes as our gaze moves up the sculpture.

Tall Tree and the Eye conveys the transient nature of how things appear. Through its complex use of light and shade, volume and space, it makes us aware of the instability of the visible world. Time and place are suspended and altered. Though it is a very large piece of sculpture it comes across as somehow weightless and ephemeral.

Bilbao - Puppy by Jeff Koons

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]]>Rising 43 feet from its paws to its ears, the Puppy was formed from a series of stainless steel armatures constructed to hold over 25 tons of soil watered by an internal irrigation system. Over 70,000 multi-hued flowering plants grew from this steel and soil structure, including Marigolds, Begonias, Impatiens, Petunias, and Lobelias. First created in 1992 for a temporary exhibition in the German city of Arolson, Puppy--a symbol, according to Koons, of "love, warmth and happiness"--was a contemporary artwork that captured Koons's sculptural imagination, horticultural dexterity, and engineering skill.

Bilbao - Louise Bourgeois' Spider

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]]>Louise Bourgeois' Maman is a huge stainless steel and marble structure of a spider, which is over 30 feet high. It was one of the most ambitious undertakings of the artist's career, and evokes emotions from her childhood.

Maman made its first appearance as part of Bourgeois' 2000 exhibition in the huge Turbine Hall of the Tate Gallery in London. The spider was reassembled for the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao.

Bilbao - Louise Bourgeois' Spider

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Mallorca - Cap de Formentor

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]]>Cap de Formentor forms the eastern end of Majorca's Formentor peninsula. The Majorcans also call the cape the Meeting point of the winds. It is a spectacular bluff, located on the northernmost point of the Balaeric Island Majorca. Its highest point, Fumart, is 384m above sea level. It has many associated bays, including Cala Fiquera, Cala Murta and Cala Pi de la Posada.

Mallorca - Cap de Formentor

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Madrid - Temple de Debod

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]]>The Templo de Debod is an ancient Egyptian temple near Plaza de Espa–a, Madrid. It dates from the 4th century BC and was brought to Madrid in 1971.
The Templo de Debod once stood in the Nile Valley of Egypt, 31km (19 miles) from Aswan. Built in the 4th century BC, it was dedicated to the god Amun and the goddess Isis.
When the new Aswan Dam threatened the temple, the Egyptian government decided to give it to Spain in gratitude for its help in saving Abu Simbel. The temple was carefully dismantled in 1969-70, then put on a ship to Valencia followed by a train to Madrid. There it was reconstructed and opened to the public in 1971.

Palma de Mallorca - Moonset at the Marina

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Mallorca - La Seu Cathedral | Cathedral of Santa Maria of Palma

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]]>The Cathedral of Santa Maria of Palma, more commonly referred to as La Seu, is a Gothic Roman Catholic cathedral located in Palma, Majorca, Spain, built on the site of a pre-existing Arab mosque. It is 121 metres long, 55 metres wide and its nave is 44 metres tall. Designed in the Catalan Gothic style but with Northern European influences, it was begun by King James I of Aragon in 1229 but finished only in 1601. It sits within the old city of Palma atop the former citadel of the Roman city, between the Royal Palace of La Almudaina and the episcopal palace. It also overlooks the Parc de la Mar and the Mediterranean Sea.

Mallorca - La Seu Cathedral | Cathedral of Santa Maria of Palma

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Mallorca - La Seu Cathedral | Cathedral of Santa Maria of Palma

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Mallorca - La Seu Cathedral | Cathedral of Santa Maria of Palma

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Mallorca - La Seu Cathedral | Cathedral of Santa Maria of Palma

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Palma de Mallorca - La Seu Cathedral

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Mallorca - Port de Soller

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]]>Port de Soller is a village and the port of the town of Soller, in Mallorca, in the Balearic Islands, Spain. Along with the village of Fornalutx and the hamlet of Biniaraix they combine to form Soller. The combined population is around 12,000. A tramway links the inland town of Soller to Port de Soller, running along the beach-side road.

Mallorca - Port de Soller

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Mallorca - Port de Soller

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Mallorca - Port de Soller

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Mallorca - Port de Soller

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Mallorca - Port de Soller

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Mallorca - Port de Soller

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Mallorca - Port de Soller

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Mallorca - Port de Soller

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Palma de Mallorca - Moonset at the Marina

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Zaragoza - Aljaferia Palace

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]]>The Aljafer’a Palace is a fortified medieval Islamic palace built during the second half of the 11th century in the Moorish taifa of Zaragoza of Al-Andalus, present day Zaragoza, Spain. The palace reflects the splendor attained by the kingdom of the taifa of Zaragoza at the height of its grandeur. It is the largest surviving example of Islamic/Spanish architecture from the Taifas period, it is the only large building from the time of Muslim rule in Spain that can be seen outside of Andalusia region.

Zaragoza

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Zaragoza - Cascada la Caprichosa in Monasterio de Piedra

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]]>The Piedra river canyon in the vicinity of the Monasterio de Piedra is a place of extreme natural beauty, a lush, garden-like environment of waterfalls, mosses and rivulets in the midst of an arid wilderness. A marked and fenced path winds its way through the course of the canyon, with overlooks of several waterfalls; the longest and most notable of these is the "Horsetail" (Cola del Caballo), at more than fifty meters high. These waterfalls are formed by the precipitation of dissolved limestone that occurs when the decreasing river level exposes rocks to sunshine; this results in water evaporation and deposits the limestone in successive layers through which the water runs, forming countless rivulets

Zaragoza - Cascada la Caprichosa in Monasterio de Piedra

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Zaragoza - Cola de Caballo in Monasterio de Piedra

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Zaragoza - Gruta Iris in Monasterio de Piedra

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Zaragoza - Los Vadillos in Monasterio de Piedra

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Zaragoza - Monasterio de Piedra

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]]>The Monasterio de Piedra was founded in 1194 by 13 Cistercian monks from Poblet Monastery, in an old castle next to the Piedra river, and was dedicated to St. Mary the Fair (Santa Mar’a la Blanca). The entire complex has been declared a national monument.

Zaragoza - Puente del Pilar amd La Seo Cathedral

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]]>The Puente del Pilar is
known amongst locals as the Iron Bridge. It was built in the late 19th century and remodelled by Javier Manterola in 1991. With its colourful metal arches and a spacious central area for pedestrians, it is one of the most walked-across bridges in the city.

Zaragoza - Puente del Pilar

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]]>The Puente del Pilar is known amongst locals as the Iron Bridge. It was built in the late 19th century and remodelled by Javier Manterola in 1991. With its colourful metal arches and a spacious central area for pedestrians, it is one of the most walked-across bridges in the city.

Zaragoza - Puente del Pilar

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Zaragoza - Puente del Tercer Milenio

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]]>The Third Millenium Bridge or Puente del Tercer Milenio was built in 2008 and designed by the Huescan arquitect J.J. Arenas de Pablo. It allows access from the Meandro de Ranillas area to the neighbourhoods around Delicias Station. Its most remarkable feature, visually speaking, is its bowstring arch, with stands at 270 metres, the longest in the world. Its design and structural aesthetics make it a flagship for the new millennium.

Zaragoza - Puente del Tercer Milenio

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Zaragoza - Puente del Tercer Milenio

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Zaragoza - Puente del Tercer Milenio

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Zaragoza - Basilica-Cathedral of Our Lady of the Pillar

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]]>The Basilica-Cathedral of Our Lady of the Pillar or the Bas’lica de Nuestra Se–ora del Pilar is a Roman Catholic church in the city of Zaragoza, Aragon, Spain. The Basilica venerates Blessed Virgin Mary, under her title Our Lady of the Pillar[, praised as Mother of the Hispanic Peoples by Pope John Paul II. It is reputed to be the first church dedicated to Mary in history.

The Pilar Basilica is one of the most important Marian sanctuaries in the catholic world and is visited every year by thousands of pilgrims. It is also a leading artistic centre with a collection of valuable works from different periods, in particular the frescos by Goya.

Zaragoza - Basilica-Cathedral of Our Lady of the Pillar

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Zaragoza - Basilica-Cathedral of Our Lady of the Pillar

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Valencia - City of Arts and Sciences

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]]>The City of Arts and Sciences is an entertainment-based cultural and architectural complex in the city of Valencia and its most important modern tourist destination.
It is situated at the end of the old riverbed Turia. Turia became a garden in 1980, after the bypass of the river by the great flood of Valencia in 1957.
Designed by Santiago Calatrava and FŽlix Candela, the project underwent the first stages of construction in July, 1996 and the finished "city" was inaugurated April 16, 1998 with the opening of L'Hemisfric. Eleven months later, the president of Valencia, Eduardo Zaplana, inaugurated the Prince Felipe Museum of the Sciences, although the museum was not yet finished. The museum was opened to the public twenty months later. December 12, 2002 was the opening of L'Oceanographic, the largest aquarium built in Europe. Finally, on October 8, 2005 the Palau de les Arts Reina Sof’a was opened and became the opera house of Valencia.

Valencia - City of Arts and Sciences

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]]>The City of Arts and Sciences is an entertainment-based cultural and architectural complex in the city of Valencia and its most important modern tourist destination.
It is situated at the end of the old riverbed Turia. Turia became a garden in 1980, after the bypass of the river by the great flood of Valencia in 1957.
Designed by Santiago Calatrava and Félix Candela, the project underwent the first stages of construction in July, 1996 and the finished "city" was inaugurated April 16, 1998 with the opening of L'Hemisfèric. Eleven months later, the president of Valencia, Eduardo Zaplana, inaugurated the Prince Felipe Museum of the Sciences, although the museum was not yet finished. The museum was opened to the public twenty months later. December 12, 2002 was the opening of L'Oceanographic, the largest aquarium built in Europe. Finally, on October 8, 2005 the Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía was opened and became the opera house of Valencia.

Valencia - City of Arts and Sciences

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Valencia - Puerta del Mar

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]]>The Puerta del Mar is s Triumphal Arch with the full symbolism and insignia of Valencia. These gate used to be part of the city walls, much like Torres de Serranos or Quart, but they were moved, stone-by-stone.

Valencia - Torres de Serranos | Serranos Towers

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]]>Overlooking the bed of the River Turia, the Serranos Towers were built in the late 14th Century as the northern gate to the medieval Christian city. For three hundred years from the late 16th Century, the towers served as a prison. During the 19th Century, the city walls were demolished to make room for the expanding city. Although much restored, the gateway is a fine example of Gothic defensive architecture. From the battlements are panoramic views.

Madrid - Gran Via

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]]>Gran Via, or the "Great Way". is an ornate and upscale shopping street located in central Madrid. It leads from Calle de Alcala, close to Plaza de Cibeles, to Plaza de España. The lively street is one of the city's most important shopping areas, with a large number of hotels and large movie theaters; it is also noted for the grand architecture prevalent among many of its buildings. Now, most of the theatres are being replaced by shopping malls. It is considered a showcase of early 20th century architecture, with patterns ranging from Vienna Secession style, Plateresque, Neo-Mudejar, Art Deco and others.

Madrid - Puerta de Alcala

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]]>The Puerta de Alcalá is a Neo-classical monument in the Plaza de la Independencia in Madrid. It stands near the city center and several meters away from the main entrance to the Parque del Buen Retiro.

Seville - Plaza de España

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]]>Plaza de España is a square located in the Parque de Maria Luisa in Seville, Spain. It was built in 1928 for the Ibero-American Exposition of 1929. Designed by Anibal Gonzalez, Plaza de España is a fine example of the Renaissance Revival style in Spanish architecture and combines a mix of 1920s Art Deco and Neo-Mudejar styles.

Seville - Plaza de España

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Seville - Plaza de España

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Seville - Torre del Oro

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]]>The Torre del Oro, or Gold Tower, is a military watchtower in Seville, built by the Almohad dynasty to control access to Seville via the Guadalquivir river. Built in the early 13th century, the tower served as a prison during the Middle Ages and as a secure enclosure for the protection of precious metals periodically brought by the fleet of the Indies, another possible origin for the tower's name. Nowadays, the restored tower is a naval museum, containing engravings, letters, models, instruments, and historic documents.

Seville - Twilight in Triana Bridge

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]]>Puente de Triana, de Isabel II, or better known as Triana Bridge is a fine example of 19th-century iron architecture. It was built in 1847-1852 by the French engineers Bernadet and Steinacher, to replace the former boat bridge of 1171. The bridge connects the town centre with Triana neighborhood and crosses the Guadalquivir river.

Seville - Twilight in Triana Bridge

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Seville - Twilight in Triana Bridge

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Seville - Twilight in Triana Bridge

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Seville - Twilight in Triana Bridge

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Seville - North Tower - Plaza de España

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]]>Plaza de Espa–a is a square located in the Parque de Maria Luisa in Seville, Spain. It was built in 1928 for the Ibero-American Exposition of 1929. Designed by Anibal Gonzalez, Plaza de España is a fine example of the Renaissance Revival style in Spanish architecture and combines a mix of 1920s Art Deco and Neo-Mudejar styles.

Seville - South Tower - Plaza de España

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Seville - Plaza de España

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Seville - Plaza de España

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Seville - Plaza de España

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Alicante - View of Castillo Santa Barbara and Ayuntamiento

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Alicante - Castillo de Santa Bárbara

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Alicante - Castillo de Santa Bárbara from Harbour

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]]>Alicante's iconic Castillo de Santa Bárbara or the Santa Bárbara Castle is an old fortification that stands on top of Mount Benacantil. This castle dates back to the 9th century during the Muslim's rule of the Iberian Peninsula.

The harbour of Alicante has been an important part of its economy for many centuries and even once served as the port of Madrid. Nowadays, folks can also enjoy a beautiful promenade, many cafés and restaurants and entertainment centers that sit along the Sports Marina where sailboats and recreational crafts seek safe haven.

Alicante - Sunrise at Postiguet Beach

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]]>Known as one of the sunniest places on the Costa Blanca, Alicante is mostly frequented by tourists for its beaches. One of these is the El Postiguet Beach which is a popular meeting point for leisure activities because of its centralized location in the city.

Alicante - View of City and Harbour at Sunset

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]]>The harbour of Alicante has been an important part of its economy for many centuries and even once served as the port of Madrid. Nowadays, folks can also enjoy a beautiful promenade, many cafés and restaurants and entertainment centers that sit along the Sports Marina where sailboats and recreational crafts seek safe haven.