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Passionate, sophisticated Spain is full of wild beauty, deep history and some of the best food you'll ever eat. Life is a fiesta, and everyone's invited.
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La Sagrada Família
L'Eixample
The Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família (Expiatory Temple of the Holy Family) is considered to be the symbol of Barcelona by many residents, and the…
Museo del Prado
Madrid
Welcome to one of the world's premier art galleries. More than 7000 paintings are held in the Museo del Prado’s collection (of which only around 1500 are…
Park Güell
Barcelona
Visitors and locals alike love Park Güell. The waving balcony and the colorful Guard’s House, with the imposing Barcelona skyline and sea in the…
Centro de Arte Reina Sofía
Madrid
Home to Picasso’s Guernica, arguably Spain’s most famous artwork, the Centro de Arte Reina Sofía is Madrid’s premier collection of contemporary art.
Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza
Madrid
The Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum is one of the three points composing Madrid’s Golden Triangle of Art along the Paseo del Prado (Art Walk), together with the…
Casa Batlló
L'Eixample
One of Europe's strangest residential buildings, Casa Batlló (built 1904–6) is Gaudí at his fantastical best. From its playful facade and marine-world…
La Pedrera
L'Eixample
In the top tier of Gaudí's achievements, this madcap Unesco-listed masterpiece, with 33 balconies, was built in 1905–10 as a combined apartment and office…
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Best Things to Do
There are so many incredible experiences awaiting you in Spain. Here are some of the very best.
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From speaking Spanish to avoiding common tourist mistakes, this guide full of top tips can get you ready for a trip to Spain.
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Traveling around Spain is convenient, efficient and manageable — thanks to its advanced and accessible public transport infrastructure.
Read articleVisa Requirements
Don't let your visa application mess up your trip to Spain. Here's everything you need to know about whether you need one.
Read articleMoney and Costs
Compared to the rest of Europe, Spain is easy on the eyes and even easier on the wallet. Here are the best ways to save money while you're there.
Read articleBest Road Trips
Explore Spain's unique cultural heritage and savor its delectable cuisine with these incredible road trip routes.
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