Things to see in Spain

8,373 places worth seeing in Spain on an illustrated map: Basilica and Expiatory Church of the Holy Family, Teide, Burgos Cathedral, Alhambra and Camp Nou, and more. Zoom in and watch the landmarks, museums, nature and fun appear.

Highlights

Basilica and Expiatory Church of the Holy Family Barcelona's most popular and famous attraction, the Sagrada Família is a testament to Antonio Gaudi's modernist style and unlike any other c
Teide If there is no cloud cover, you have an amazing view all over the island, the neighbouring Canary Islands. If you are lucky, you may even ge
Burgos Cathedral Splendid Gothic cathedral, a stop along the Camino de Santiago and a . Built from 13th to 16th century, highlights include the west facade w
Alhambra Palace and fortress complex in Granada, Andalusia, Spain.
Camp Nou If you're a football fanatic, then you can't miss a visit to this football temple, the home ground for Barcelona's biggest and most popular
Museo del Prado One of the finest art collections in the world and the best collection of classical art in Madrid. It includes many different collections: t
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao Frank Gehry's spectacular twisting titanium-clad modern art museum is perhaps the most celebrated building of the 1990s, even starting what
Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela Massive cathedral built from 1075 but only consecrated in 1211. It's mostly Romanesque but each facade is different and fronts onto a plaza.
Seville Cathedral Huge 15th-century church on the site of the former great mosque; richly decorated with the central nave rising to 37 m. An ornate canopy and
Park Güell A large urban park heavily influenced by Antonio Gaudi. The area was originally meant to be a residential property development with Gaudi do
Atapuerca Archaeological and paleontological site in Spain.
Auditorio de Tenerife Auditorium designed by architect Santiago Calatrava, on the shore of the Atlantic Ocean. Constructed between 1997 and 2003, the design is fr
Cathedral of the Savior in his Epiphany of Zaragoza Located on the Plaza de la Seo, the cathedral is referred to as la seo ("the see") to distinguish it from the other cathedral, el pilar. La
Teruel Cathedral Impressive from outside but rather a mixture of styles. The bell tower, built 1257-1258, is considered to be one of the best-preserved Mudéj
Vizcaya Bridge Also known as Puente Colgante (the hanging bridge), this is the only UNESCO World Heritage site in Spain listed in the "Industrial" category
Royal Palace of Madrid The Palacio Real is an enormous palace, one of the biggest in Europe, with scorching plains of concrete around it. Though it is the official
Toledo Cathedral It is the centrepiece of Toledo. It sits on top of the hill and is deceptively large. When you enter you will be confronted by sparkling gol
Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia The main Gothic church in Barcelona. The cloister is maybe the most interesting part.
Palau de la Música Catalana Modernist design by Lluís Domènech i Montaner is a UNESCO World Heritage site, a masterpiece of Catalan's modernist architecture. This audit
Almudena Cathedral This massive cathedral faces the Palacio Real. Finished near the end of 20th century in the Neo-Gothic style, it is where the Princes of Ast
Cathedral of La Laguna Main religious building in the city, declared a Site of Cultural Interest in 1983, and a in 1999. The current structure was built between 19
City of Arts and Sciences This ultra-modern architectural complex on the former Turia riverbed was designed by Valencian architect Santiago Calatrava and Spanish-Mexi
Torre Glòries Formerly known as Torre Agbar. Distinctively-shaped office tower which stands out in the Barcelona skyline. It stands out even more Friday,
Royal Palace of Aranjuez Another official residence of the King of Spain, but hardly used at all by him. It is open to the public as a museum.
Antequera Dolmens Site The archaeological sites are characterised by their considerable size and good state of preservation. The landscape is of impressive beauty
Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar The more famous of the two cathedrals is the one on the bank of the river Ebro. Holding an additional rank of basilica, this cathedral vener
León Cathedral Grand Gothic cathedral built from the 13th to mid-15th century. The architects used glass wherever it could replace stone, try to visit when
Lugo Cathedral Built from 1129 in Romanesque style, with additions down the centuries in Gothic and Renaissance. Highlights are the capilla mayor, other ch
Main Square Perhaps the best known plaza in Madrid, this impressive square is now one of the main stops on any tourist visit. This enclosed square was b
Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum Contains a large art collection including masterpieces by Monet, Goya, Degas, Renoir, Van Gogh, Picasso, Mondrian, Bacon and Lichtenstein.
Plaça de Catalunya Connecting many of the major streets in the city, the Plaça is a central location and a hub of activity. It is a favourite meeting spot for
Italica A partially excavated Roman city. Most of it is lost under the village of Santiponce, but several streets and the footings of houses and pub
El Retiro Park The main park of Madrid, the perfect place to take a rest during a sunny day, or take part in the drum circles around the statue of Alphonso
Puerta del Sol This plaza is the heart of Madrid and one of the busiest places in the city - a hub for the local transit system, a favorite meeting spot fo
Pyramids of Güímar Historic site with the 6 remaining lava pyramids, dated to the 19th century. The pyramids were popularized by adventurer and publisher Thor
Palma Cathedral Huge ornate cathedral, impressive outside and within. It was started in 1229 but only completed in 1601, in mostly Gothic style; Gaudí had a
Basilica of Candelaria Roman Catholic minor basilica, dedicated to the Virgin of Candelaria which is the patron of the Canarias. After a design of architect José E
Palau Güell Palace designed by Gaudí for the industrial tycoon Eusebi Güell. There is a basement and three levels of the palace to explore, the highest
Casa Vicens The first building Gaudi built in Barcelona. It has been opened as a museum. It's possible to walk the whole monumental enclosure, including
National Museum of Archaeology Don't let the sound of it frighten you. This large, well-designed museum opened again in April 2014 after several years of renovation works.
S.A.I. Catedral Metropolitana de la Encarnación Towering over the surrounding blocks is this spectacular 16th century structure, the second-largest cathedral in Spain and noted for its bri
Segovia Cathedral Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción y de San Frutos was built in Gothic style between 1525 and 1577, when that style had gone out of f
Tibidabo Located on the mountains of Barcelona (farther north from Gracia) and offers a spectacular view of the city (532 m high). This is a place wh
Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya Has the single best collection of Romanesque art in the world, and a fine Gothic collection as well. Includes the Pantocrator from the Taüll
Museu Picasso Has a lot of art from his first period, before the cubism, but almost none of his most famous works. Pictures are described only in Spanish,
Temple of Debod Ancient Egyptian temple that would be submerged by the Aswan High Dam, but was dismantled and moved to Madrid's Parque del Oeste (Western Pa
Palace of Moncloa A rather nondescript complex of buildings on the outskirts of Madrid, since 1977 it has served as the official residence and workplace of th
Valencia Cathedral It was the site of a Roman temple, then a Visigothic cathedral, and then a Moorish grand mosque. It is now the seat of the archbishropic of
Cathedral Basilica of the Virgin of Incarnation In the heart of the city centre and well worth visiting.
Teatro Real The main opera theatre in Madrid. Tickets can be purchased online here.

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