Stunning Places

The Basílica i Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família , commonly known as the Sagrada Família, is a large Roman Catholic church in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Though construction of Sagrada Família had commenced in 1882, Gaudí became involved in 1883, taking over the project and transforming it with his architectural and engineering style—combining Gothic and curvilinear Art Nouveau forms. [Wiki]

The Palau de la Música Catalana is a concert hall in Barcelona. The design of the Palau is typical of Catalan modernism in that curves predominate over straight lines, dynamic shapes are preferred over static forms, and rich decoration that emphasizes floral and other organic motifs is used extensively. In contrast to many other buildings built in the modernisme style, however, it must also be said that the design of the Palau is eminently rational. [Wiki]

Outskirts of Barcelona. Known for its innovative and colorful, structures the catalan architect Ricardo Bofill collaborated on the design of an apartment complex in the outskirts of Barcelona in the area of Sant Pere de Ribes.Completed in 1968, the castle of Kafka - a tribute to Franz Kafka - techniques of traditional design and the aesthetics of the typical Spanish apartment buildings. [Source]

The Basque Country or Basque Autonomous Community was granted the status of nationality within Spain, attributed by the Spanish Constitution of 1978 to separate ethnic realities. The autonomous community is based on the Statute of Autonomy of the Basque Country, a foundational legal document providing the framework for the development of the Basque people on Spanish soil. [Source]

A testament to the engineering skills of the Roman Empire, this 180-foot tower on Spain’s North Atlantic coast is the only lighthouse from that era still used for maritime signaling. Built in the late 1st century and located at a strategic defense and trade base, the lighthouse has been extensively renovated through the years. The Romans who conquered this region of Spain knew it as “Finisterra,” meaning “the end of the Earth.” What the Romans didn’t know about geography, they made up for with their feats of engineering prowess in this resilient structure overlooking the “Coast of Death,” so named for the many shipwrecks in the area. [Source]

Jerez de la Frontera is a municipality in the province of Cádiz in the autonomous community of Andalusia, in southwestern Spain, situated midway between the sea and the mountains. As of 2013, the city, the largest in the province, had 215,180 inhabitants; it is the fifth largest in Andalusia.
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Alcázar of Segovia ( Alcázar ) is a palace and fortress of the king of Spain, in the historic district of the city of Segovia, Spain. The castle is situated on a cliff, which is located at the confluence of the rivers Eresma and Klamores, near the Guadarrama mountains (part of the Cordillera Central). [Source]

The Royal Seat of San Lorenzo de El Escorial is an historical residence of the King of Spain, in the town of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, about 45 kilometres (28 mi) northwest of the capital, Madrid, in Spain. The Escorial comprises two architectural complexes of great historical and cultural significance: the royal monastery itself and La Granjilla de La Fresneda, a royal hunting lodge and monastic retreat about five kilometres away. [Wiki]

The Assut de l'Or Bridge is a suspension bridge, designed by Valencian architect and civil engineer Santiago Calatrava, and fully completed in December 2008. The bridge is located in central Valencia, Spain, in its City of Arts and Sciences complex, which also includes a science museum ,a marine park, and an opera house. [Wiki]

Montserrat is a multi-peaked mountain located near the city of Barcelona, in Catalonia, Spain. The highest summit of Montserrat is called Sant Jeroni (Saint Jerome) and stands at 1,236 meters (4,055 feet) above sea-level. It is accessible by hiking trails which connect from the top entrance to the Sant Joan funicular, the monastery, or the base of the mountain. [Wiki]

Since being unveiled in 2006 the masterpiece created by Frank Gehry to house the Hotel Marqués de Riscal has become a highly sought after contemporary, luxury retreat. Design, art, gastronomy, wine and the lush landscape all combine to create a memorable sojourn. The hotel’s luxurious interior bears the unmistakable stamp of Gehry’s design. [Source]

Majorca or Mallorca is an island located in the Mediterranean Sea. It is the largest island in the Balearic Islands archipelago, in Spain. The capital of the island, Palma, is also the capital of the autonomous community of the Balearic Islands. The Cabrera Archipelago is administratively grouped with Majorca. The anthem of Majorca is La Balanguera.
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Segovia Cathedral is a Roman Catholic religious church in Segovia, Spain. It is located in the main square of the city, the Plaza Mayor, and is dedicated to the Virgin Mary. The building has a structure in three tall vaults and ambulatory, with fine tracery windows set, and numerous stained glass. The interior is characterized by unity of style (late Gothic), except for the dome, built around 1630 by Pedro de Brizuela. [Wiki]

The Alhambra the complete form of which was Calat Alhambra, is a palace and fortress complex located in Granada, Andalusia, Spain. The Alhambra's Islamic palaces were built for the last Muslim emirs in Spain and its court of the Nasrid dynasty. After the Reconquista by the Reyes Católicos ("Catholic Monarchs") in 1492, some portions were used by Christian rulers. [Wiki]

South east of Girona, and roughly midway between Lloret de Mar and Begur is the fabulous beach. This fabulous beachside town, also boasts a wonderful and historical town centre, which has preserved well its medieval charm. [Source]