1- Basilica La Sagrada Familia (Barcelona) La Sagrada Familia is not just the most recognisable Barcelona landmark, it’s one of the most spectacular landmarks in all of Spain.

The Sagrada Familia, Burgos’ Cathedral, the Alhambra in Granada, the aqueduct in Segovia… are all must-see monuments if you come to Spain both because of their beauty and their history.

Spain is bordered to the west by Portugal; to the northeast it borders France, from which it is separated by the tiny principality of Andorra and by the great wall of the Pyrenees Mountains.

Top 5 Most Visited Places in Spain

• 1) Barcelona. Barcelona is the country’s second city but it is Spain’s most popular destination for international visitors.
• 2) Madrid.
• 3) Seville.
• 4) Palma de Mallorca.
• 5) Granada.

Alhambra. So called Alhambra, named after its ‘reddish walls’. This ancient complex has recorded history dating back to the 9th century, if not before. When planning a visit to Granada, Alhambra is definitely one of the top historical sites in Spain.

Basilica La Sagrada Familia (Barcelona)

A few of numerous articles at Wikipedia covering Spanish monuments are: Numantia (designated 1882, and protection enhanced by a Zona Arqueológica in 1999) Castle of La Mota (1904) Church of Nuestra Señora de la Mayor (1929) Cuéllar Castle (1931) San Sebastian Church, Madrid (1969)

27 Things Spain is Known and Famous For 1. Flag . We’ll begin with the nation’s symbolic flag. Spain is known for its yellow and red flag, colloquially called… 2. Madrid . A good place to start exploring Spain is its capital. Madrid is one of the more understated and underrated… 3. Bullfighting.

Some characteristics of traditional Spanish Architecture are a white exterior and a red-tiled roof.