This is not the ceiling of the Taj Mahal, Notre-Dame or La Sagrada Familia.
It's the Palau de la Música Catalana, in Barcelona
But that's only one architectural wonder of Spain, so here are 21 more... 🧵
It's the Palau de la Música Catalana, in Barcelona
But that's only one architectural wonder of Spain, so here are 21 more... 🧵
1. Casa Battló, Barcelona (1906)
A masterpiece by Antoni Gaudí.
The building’s facade mimics the scales of a dragon.
A masterpiece by Antoni Gaudí.
The building’s facade mimics the scales of a dragon.
2. Aqueduct of Segovia (50 BC)
A Roman marvel, built entirely without any form of mortar or concrete.
It supplied water to the city from the Frío Rive for almost two millenias, and was in use until 1973.
A Roman marvel, built entirely without any form of mortar or concrete.
It supplied water to the city from the Frío Rive for almost two millenias, and was in use until 1973.
3. Alhambra, Granada (1238)
A stunning fusion of Islamic, Christian, and Renaissance styles that is the epitome of Moorish architecture.
A stunning fusion of Islamic, Christian, and Renaissance styles that is the epitome of Moorish architecture.
4. Alcazar of Segovia, Seville (1454)
The Largest Castle in Spain.
The Largest Castle in Spain.
5. Tower of Hercules, A Coruña (2nd Century AD)
The world’s oldest working lighthouse.
The world’s oldest working lighthouse.
6. Puente Nuevo Bridge, Ronda (1751)
It took over 40 years to complete and contains a hidden chamber once used as a prison.
It took over 40 years to complete and contains a hidden chamber once used as a prison.
7. El Escorial Library, Madrid (1584)
A masterful wonder of the Renaissance, with an arched ceiling covered in frescoes by Pellegrino Tibaldi.
A masterful wonder of the Renaissance, with an arched ceiling covered in frescoes by Pellegrino Tibaldi.
8. Temple of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Barcelona (1961)
The church was designed in the neo-Gothic style and took 60 years to complete.
The church was designed in the neo-Gothic style and took 60 years to complete.
9. Alcázar of Toledo (1537)
This fortress witnessed some of Spain's most dramatic history, including a siege during the Spanish Civil War.
This fortress witnessed some of Spain's most dramatic history, including a siege during the Spanish Civil War.
10. Palau de la Música Catalana, Barcelona (1908)
A masterpiece of Catalan Art Nouveau.
Its stained glass ceiling creates the illusion of a drop of sunlight radiating into the concert hall.
A masterpiece of Catalan Art Nouveau.
Its stained glass ceiling creates the illusion of a drop of sunlight radiating into the concert hall.
11. Metropolis Building, Madrid (1911)
A wonder of Beaux-Arts that is crowned by a statue of the phoenix: Winged Victory.
A wonder of Beaux-Arts that is crowned by a statue of the phoenix: Winged Victory.
12. Castillo de Coca (1453)
This castle is quite unique — it's a rare example of Spanish Mudejar architecture.
And it's a military fort built entirely out of bricks.
This castle is quite unique — it's a rare example of Spanish Mudejar architecture.
And it's a military fort built entirely out of bricks.
13. The Mezquita, Córdoba (785)
A mosque-cathedral most well known for its iconic red-and-white arches on the inside.
A mosque-cathedral most well known for its iconic red-and-white arches on the inside.
14. Casa Comalat, Barcelona (1911)
It was designed by Salvador Valeri and is one of the most interesting examples of Art Nouveau architecture.
It was designed by Salvador Valeri and is one of the most interesting examples of Art Nouveau architecture.
15. The Seville Cathedral, Casco Antiguo (1506)
The world’s largest Gothic cathedral
It’s home to Christopher Columbus’s tomb and its Giralda tower was originally a minaret.
The world’s largest Gothic cathedral
It’s home to Christopher Columbus’s tomb and its Giralda tower was originally a minaret.
16. Park Güell, Barcelona (1914)
It was originally meant to be as a housing development but was turned into a park, 12 years after been completed.
It was originally meant to be as a housing development but was turned into a park, 12 years after been completed.
17. Lugo, Galicia (276)
The only city in the world to be surrounded by completely intact Roman walls.
They stretch for over 2 kilometers and have 85 external towers.
The only city in the world to be surrounded by completely intact Roman walls.
They stretch for over 2 kilometers and have 85 external towers.
18. Palace of Charles V, Alhambra (1957)
Built by none other than Charles V, who rebuilt portions of the Alhmabra under his rule.
He even built new portions of in the Renaissance style, such as his palace, which was finished 400 years later.
Built by none other than Charles V, who rebuilt portions of the Alhmabra under his rule.
He even built new portions of in the Renaissance style, such as his palace, which was finished 400 years later.
19. Church of San Nicolás, Valencia (1242)
An incredible Gothic gem.
An incredible Gothic gem.
20. Requesens Castle, Girona (11th Century)
A medieval castle that was entirely rebuilt in the Romanesque and Gothic style, in the 19th century.
A medieval castle that was entirely rebuilt in the Romanesque and Gothic style, in the 19th century.
21. Burgos Cathedral, Castile-Leon (1221)
Beneath the Baroque splendor, it houses the tomb of the great warrior El Cid.
Beneath the Baroque splendor, it houses the tomb of the great warrior El Cid.
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