Posts Tagged ‘historical places to visit’

Formentera is the smallest of the Balearic Islands, often overshadowed by the chic retreats in Mallorca, the historical sites on Menorca, and the self-gratifying parties on Ibiza. But it is this under-developed wildness of the island that invigorates magnetism towards a slow paced life, secluded sandy coves and crystal clear waters.

Sant Francesc, is a small and sleepy fishing village and is also being capital of the island. Sant Francesc is known for its old museum and an 18 century church famous for its prettiness. The landscape of the island is almost flat which makes it ideal for hiking. About 60% of the total landscape of Formentera Island is protected by the law. Formentera has acres of unharmed shoreline with some superb beaches, some sites of cultural interest and some historically important spots. Ca Na Costa is a megalithic sculpture made of vertical stone slabs and the Jules Verne statue is worth appreciation and a must watch in Formentera. Read the rest of this entry »

Aranjuez is 48 kilometers South of Spain’s capital, Madrid. Where Spain’s two great rivers Jarama and Tagus meet, you come upon Aranjuez! It is a vibrant town with plenty of fun cultural and historical sites to visit and exciting things to do.

The Royal Palace: The Royal Palace was commissioned to be built by Phillip II in 1561. The Architect, who won the commission to build the Palace, Juan de Herrera, quite clearly stamped his own inimitable style on the palace which soon became known throughout Spain as “the Herrerian style”. Read the rest of this entry »

If you are visiting Spain, do not forget to visit this place. This city is ‘beautiful and splendid’. This city occupies a strategic position for trading. In fact Romans were aware of its potential as the best trading centre to trade in the famous Spanish olive oil, wheat and wine. These were transported to Rome from this city Cordoba. To help the trade and transport of the materials, Romans built a bridge which is now named as ‘El Puente Romano’ bridge. It was during the Christian era that magnificent churches and arches were built. The existing mosque was retained and many beautification works were undertaken.

The city is located on the southern side of Spain. This is a moderate city with an estimated population of about 500000. There are many places of historical importance in and around the city. The city has a Mediterranean climate with temperature going up to 40 degree during summer. Read the rest of this entry »

The great city of Corboda in Spain dates its history to the Roman period. Historians say that many great poets, scholars and eminent personalities have come from Corboda. They also say that it was one of the most beautiful cities in the world during its heydays and in fact this glory is retained even to this day. This city rich in culture has many places of interest. Let us just go around some of the beautiful places in Corboda.

Mezquita:

This mosque is situated in the heart of Corboda. This mosque is the standing example for the best architectural work. It is believed that this place was the site of a Roman temple. Spread over 24000 sq.mts, this is one of the largest mosques in the world. The 856 columns of the mosque are made of white and red jasper, marble, granite and other precious materials. The columns in the tower and other arches have been built out of the materials of the Roman temple which is believed to have existed in the place where the mosque now exists. Read the rest of this entry »

Any one visiting Spain will never miss a visit to Barcelona. It is such a beautiful place and in and around Barcelona there are many places of interest for the tourist. In fact many of the places have historical importance also. Just a little away from Barcelona there are places to enjoy; the beautiful nature, imposing coves, restaurants serving choicest traditional food of Barcelona, captivating places for wood walk, luxurious villas for comfortable stay, etc. While in Barcelona there are so many places to visit which keeps the tourist engaged throughout the day as well as at night! Guell Park is one such place which is worth visiting.

Guell Park:

The Park has a history of its own. The area where the park is now situated is actually a rocky area. It was actually meant for a commercial housing complex. But the plan did not get support and only one house was built on experimental basis. But even this house was could not be sold. It was Mr. Eusebi Guell who conceived the idea of converting it into a park. The Garden City Movement of Britain instigated Mr. Guell to convert this proposed housing complex into a garden. That was in the year 1904. The only house that was built was bought by Mr. Guell himself. That was in the year 1906. This park has been named after Mr. Guell, and was called ‘Guell Parc’ which later became ’Guell Park’. Read the rest of this entry »

It is really so; Spain is a heaven for tourists. There are so many places to see, understand its culture and the history behind it. Added to it is the beautiful nature;  a vast beach of the Mediterranean Sea with a row of mountains running parallel to it and beautiful coves in between the sea and mountains. This is the real splendor of nature. To enjoy this are the villas. Just a visit will authenticate this claim. ‘Granada’ located at the foot of the famous mountain row Sierra Nevada is one such place visited by tourists. Granada is located at a beautiful spot at a place where the three rivers Beiro, Genil and Darro congregate. It is not just the natural beauty; there are many other places to see in this great city of Granada. One of the places of interest is mentioned here:

Salobrena:

This small town is located on the top of a hill. The fort built on the hill appears like a crown on the head of the king. From the top of the hill which is located at a height of about 105 meters above sea level, one can see the most impressive natural beauty; the three rivers, the blue mountain and greenery around. Guides suggest reaching the hill by foot so that one can enjoy the nature much better. The famous Mudejar church built in the 16th century is located on the top of a mosque. Read the rest of this entry »