http://www.justtravelspain.com/articles/Spain-Attractions_Summary.html If you go to Spain, it is for sure you will not get bored because there are many things to do and places to visit. For instance, you can visit one of the best art galleries in the world: Museo del Prado and Museo de la Escultura Abstracta in Madrid. In Madrid, do not miss Puerta del Sol, Parque del Buen Retiro, Gran Vía and Plaza Mayor. In Barcelona, the elegant and sophisticated city of Spain, go to Sagrada Família church, Museu Picasso and La Rambla. Other places to visit: the Iglesia de Santo Tomé in Toledo, Palacio del Marqués de Dos Aguas in Valencia, Palacio Nazaries in Granada, and the Museo Arqueológico in Seville. It is the perfect time to visit this country. Spain is looking for someone to conquer it! en-us http://www.justtravelspain.com/articles/Travel-Spain_5981.html Mon, 13 Mar 2006 12:26:30 CST The Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Familia or Sagrada Familia was built in 1882 by public contribution. A year later, Gaudí turned into the director of the development, a position that he would embrace for over 40 years until his loss in 1926. After the conclusion of ParcGüell in 1911, he promised that his structural design would not be dedicated to material aims. In addition, his obligation to this mission is indicated by the detail that he lived in a building on the location. He was supported by architects Ràfols, Canaleta, Jujol, Rubió and Berenguer, and in the last period, by Quintana and Sugrañes; these last continued with the labor after his decease in 1926, until the towers of the Nativity frontage were finished.After the Civil War, the development continued under Quintana, Bonet Gar and Puig i Boada, with the assistance of Bergós, Martinell and Dapena. In the latest decades, Bonet Armengol and Cardoner were supported by architects Gómez, Buixadé and Margarit. The work continued on the cathedral derived from Gaudí's general studies and plan. The place was different than a lot of churches and it continued to exist during the Spanish Civil War, when numerous churches were destroyed by fire; it was looked as a kind of sign for the town of Barcelona. Even though it is not the church of Barcelona from the 13th century, it is occasionally named as Barcelona's third church. Today it is still incomplete and when it will be finished is anyone's estimate. It is a mixture of Modernista essentials and an exceptional edition of the Gothic style. http://www.justtravelspain.com/articles/Travel-Spain_5923.html Mon, 13 Mar 2006 12:25:16 CST When mentioning the name de Menéndez  Pelayo and his famous Library, it seems forced to talk about the really exceptional cultural atmosphere that the city of Santander obtained in the second half of the 19th century and in the first years of the 20th century, a period in which insigne scholars gave splendor to Santander. At that time, figures of Literature and History coexisted, not only nationally, but in a universal case. Some of these figures were Marcelino Menéndez Pelayo or Marcelino Sautuola. The caves of Altamira were discovered by Sautuola. Alongside them appeared talents like Jose Maria of Pereda, a great novelist; Amós de Escalante, a poet and prosiest of fort inspiration and impeccable technique; Angel of the Rivers, hidalgo and historian of most singular character; González de Linares, scientist, etc... For a city so small as the Santander of that time, this cultural awakening repelled on the popular classes that, in their measurement, benefited from this exceptional situation. There is no doubt that the most amazing figure was Marcelino Menéndez Pelayo, its library is composed by more than 40.000 volumes.
http://www.justtravelspain.com/articles/Travel-Spain_6131.html Mon, 13 Mar 2006 12:20:39 CST Domenikos Theotokopoulos, the Greco, was born in the island of Crete (Candia), in 1541. The production of this period is tied to the Byzantine traditions with Italian influences.
http://www.justtravelspain.com/articles/Travel-Spain_6128.html Mon, 13 Mar 2006 11:30:18 CST The convent of Santa Maria of the Owners was founded in 1419 by Doña Juana Rodriguez Maldonado, a widow of Don Juan Sevillian Sanchez, accountant of King Juan II of Castile. Rests of the palace that was of Morisco style and a cover with a pointed arc and beautifully tiled are conserved. On June of 1533, the City council granted lands to this community to build the church (of a single one pointed ship). Its facade is of Morisco style. Claustro forms two galleries: the inferior one, formed by reduced arcs and with very well carved capitals. The superior one is Morisco and duplicates the arcs and columns of the inferior one in number.
http://www.justtravelspain.com/articles/Travel-Spain_6111.html Mon, 13 Mar 2006 11:06:03 CST The recently released City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia includes a science and planetarium museum that together makes wide-ranging use of plastic-coated glass to get a demanding and daring architectural gathering.
http://www.justtravelspain.com/articles/Travel-Spain_6119.html Mon, 13 Mar 2006 11:03:10 CST La Zagaleta Country Club is located in the center of one of the most beautiful regions of Costa del Sol. This magnificent urbanization deprived of almost 900 hectares, rests in slopes of the Mountainous area of Round and enjoys spectacular views to the Mediterranean Sea, the Straits of Gibraltar, the African coast and to its splendid golf course, which is surrounded by exuberant vegetation, thanks to the abundance of water supplied by the natural flowing lakes.The field club offers a high level of security, privacy and numerous facilities, which are of exclusive use for the residents, partners, and people invited of the Zagaleta. In addition, a second golf course of 18 holes is in construction at the moment. http://www.justtravelspain.com/articles/Travel-Spain_6127.html Mon, 13 Mar 2006 10:59:04 CST Crocodile Park started in 1988 as a refuge for some lost crocodiles. Now it has turned into the largest crocodile refuge in Europe and a complete zoological recreational area. Crocodrile Park, in Villa de Aguimes, has more than three hundred crocodiles, an aquarium including Canarian and tropical fish, a spider refuge including the dreaded tarantulas and a parrot home.The crocodiles are the main attraction in there, with a presentation of their expansion from eggs to the diverse species of crocodiles of different sizes. The species are selected from the Nile, Florida and a host of many other locations. Try to visit during eating times to observe the crocodiles act more agile and fast. As well, there are pygmy goats, camels, jaguars, tigers and even a chimpanzee section. http://www.justtravelspain.com/articles/Travel-Spain_5909.html Wed, 08 Mar 2006 04:53:55 CST The Unamuno House-Museum or Casa-Museo Unamuno is situated in the old Hotel Fuerteventura, and it was the residence of Miguel de Unamuno when he lived in the island. In addition to a duplication of the type of space that he taken and his possessions, there are texts and photographs, which show the strong connection that the Basque writer had with the island. http://www.justtravelspain.com/articles/Travel-Spain_5854.html Wed, 08 Mar 2006 04:39:21 CST The Basilica Cathedral of Barcelona is a memorial of enormous chronological and creative concentration. It is also a holy place of adoration and, consequently, they will always request you to value its tranquility during your trip. http://www.justtravelspain.com/articles/Travel-Spain_5806.html Tue, 07 Mar 2006 11:23:38 CST The Alcázar of Seville or “Reales Alcázares de Sevilla” is an imperial fortress located in Spain. At the beginning a Moorish fortress, it has been prolonged many times since its construction. The first to construct a fortress in the location were the Almohades: Al-Muwarak. A large amount of the contemporary Alcázar was constructed over Moorish remains by King Pedro the Cruel or Peter I of Castile: construction started in 1364. He employed Moorish personnel to construct his fortress providing a definitely Islamic style.