Spain Art, Beach, Gardens & parks, Historical, People + Winter pictures

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Millions of visitors are drawn to this Mediterranean city for its world-class attractions, cultural heritage and favourable climate. Never boring, Barcelona has something for everyone, making it a year-round top destination.

Be spellbound by the scale and splendor of the Spanish Royal Family’s former official residence.

See the majestic gate that was once Madrid’s eastern entrance but is today a symbol of the Spanish metropolis.

Wander amid the many lanes of the historic center where interesting architecture, a leafy park and traditional apple cider await. 

Visit the two intriguing castles that flank this historic Spanish beach and relax on its photogenic stretch of golden sand.

Stop by a 16th-century meeting room inside the Cathedral of Seville that is stunningly decorated with religious paintings, sculptures and reliefs.

Note the numbers on the balconies that represent former bullring boxes. Try delicious local wine in this festive central square.

Its grandiose colonnade and refurbished 19th-century interior make up an exquisite setting, with excellent acoustics for operatic shows and music concerts.

Be spellbound by the scale and splendor of the Spanish Royal Family’s former official residence.

Relax by the pond, walk through landscaped gardens, and admire the elegant statues and buildings in one of Madrid’s biggest and most popular parks.

A canal filled with boats laps around the scenic gardens at the front of this neo-Renaissance palace known as the Venice of Seville.

Relax by the pond, walk through landscaped gardens, and admire the elegant statues and buildings in one of Madrid’s biggest and most popular parks.

Maze-like hedges, marble sculptures and colorful flower beds adorn this historic royal garden, where the palace’s stables and carriages once lay.

Take in the large domed ceilings and artistic details in one of Gaudí’s earliest buildings.

One of the Costa Blanca’s finest beaches is loved by locals and vacationers alike for its soft sand, crystalline water, busy promenade and nightlife. 

A lake and a majestic fountain are among the highlights in this urban park that stands on the site of the city’s former fortress.

Ponds, sculptures and slides grace the leafy park near this long and innovative two-part bridge that doesn’t quite meet in the middle. 

This concert hall is an awe-inspiring example of modernist architecture. Tour the building or get in early for tickets to a performance.

With some of Spain’s foremost modern and contemporary artworks and a collection that ranks among the world’s finest, this is a museum art lovers won’t want to miss.

A canal filled with boats laps around the scenic gardens at the front of this neo-Renaissance palace known as the Venice of Seville.