Spain is a country with a very rich history where different cultures and religions have coexisted. This has left us a huge amount of heritage sites to enjoy.
The Muslims stayed and ruled in most of Spain for over 7 centuries. This is also the time it took the Christians to reconquer the land from North to south. Throughout that long process, castles were built, churches, monasteries and cathedrals were established and populations from both cultures had to learn to leave together. Jews also populated Spain at that time (before they were spelt in 1492) and they contributed too to the mix of cultures.
Today the most obvious trace of this history is seen in architecture. In this article, we will cover some of the most outstanding pieces of architecture that are witnesses of history.
1 – La Alhambra de Granada
Many famous people from around the world, including Bill Clinton, have mentioned there is no better sunset than the one overlooking the Alhambra palace from the Albaycin district. La Alhambra is a vast complex with a superb palace built by Moorish Kings in red stone. La Alhambra is Spain
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