Wanderlust World Wanderlust World The Plaza Mayor in Salamanca is one of Spain's most famous public squares. The Baroque architect Alberto Churriguera built the plaza between 1729 and 1755. The square is home to a variety of outdoor cafes and coffee shops, and its buildings contain Salamanca's city hall.
Salamanca's Catedral Vieja (Old Cathedral) dates to the 12th century, when its construction began in 1140. The cathedral represents classic Gothic and Romanesque architecture.
The Alcazar Palace was built in the 14th century by Moorish craftsmen hired by Pedro I. The palace represents classic Spanish Medejar architecture. The palace is open to visitors for a small entrance fee Tuesday through Sunday.
Sevilla's Casa de Pilatos was built in the 16th century and represents Italian Renaissance and Spanish Mudejar architecture. This classic Andalusian palace contains ornate patios and courtyards and elaborate gardens. Tourists can visit the palace for a small admission fee any day of the week.
Ibn Nasr of the Nasrid Dynasty began construction on the palace in the early 13th century. This Moorish monument, also called the Red City for the color of its walls, contains elaborate, decorative interiors and extensive gardens.
The architect Francisco de Paula del Villar began working on this cathedral in 1882, and, beginning in 1883, Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi took over the work and continued it until he died in 1926. The cathedral, located at the center of Barcelona, remains under construction. Visitors must pay an entry fee to view the cathedral and the adjacent museum dedicated to the history of the cathedral's construction.
Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi built Park Guell from 1900 to 1914. The park is situated on a hill above Barcelona, and its terraces offer views overlooking the city. The park's terraces, interiors and ceilings are covered in decorative mosaic tiles. Park Guell is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of work by Antoni Gaudi.