The Picasso Museum or "Museu Picasso" for the locals is a well-known museum, a worldwide landmark in art in Barcelona, Spain. The museum is located in the Gothic area and includes five medieval palaces connected together to make a museum.The Pablo Ruiz Picasso Museum has become one of the most visited museums in Barcelona and Spain thanks to one of the famous 20th century artists, co-founder of cubism and a genius who opened up the...more
Some tourists say that a tour of Spain is incomplete if you do not visit Barcelona. Some other tourists say that Barcelona is a compact tourist spot. It has historical monuments, most beautiful parks, unbelievably beautiful natural sceneries, museums, tall mountains and spectacular beach. It is no surprise that such a beautiful city was the host of Olympic Games during the year 1992 and it is in the race for holding more Olympic Games. Tourists...more
When you speak of most beautiful places in Spain, Asturias is in the forefront. Mother Nature glows in full colors in Asturias. Pleased with this beautiful nature, many tourists make it a point to visit this place again and again. The history of this province can be traced to the period of Roman Empire. Now let us take a tour of Asturias. En-route let us know more about Asturias. We are now in the province of Cantabria. As you can see, the roads are beautifully laid. The most beautiful sceneries which you are seeing have made our tour exhilarating. For your information, Asturias is also very well connected by rail, sea and air. Now we are in Oviedo; the capital city of Asturias province. The city is full of buildings which are architectural marvels. The pre-Romanesque church, San Miguel de Lillo and Santa Maria del Naranco are some of the most picturesque buildings in Oviedo. According to history, these buildings were built by the first king of Asturias. The city of Gijon is our next place of visit. The beautiful Mediterranean Sea is the treasure of this city. The city is popular for beach tourism. The most immaculately beautiful beach with various types of water and beach sports...more
In Valencia there is even a touch of modern life with projects like the City of Arts and Sciences that help to blend together the past, present and future.Highlights of Valencia. Valencia has quite a bit to offer visitors. There are several areas nicely laid out so you can arrange a tour of everything from past to present. You can take in natural...more
You can do all sorts of things when visiting Spain as your perfect vacation destination. Besides visiting the major sites of attraction, you can engage in various sports and adventures to add to your joy. Spain has a lot to offer and has become a popular destination among tourists increasing its economical levels.Boat tripsPeople staying at resorts...more
Nature has a lot to offer to the human race although humans are slowly eliminating this by occupying and destroying natural environments that hold great value and spectacular scenes. It is always amazing to visit untouched natural habitations such as the Grand Canyon or the Barrier Reef of aquatic amazing life. It is therefore everybodys responsibility to keep natural habitations just that.Spain is one of countries you can visit to have a glimpse at nature at its best. All you have to do is dress for the weather and get a hold of a camera for those breathtaking scenes and for memories sake. You will find that most natural habitations that are major tourist attraction have hotels for accommodation making your stay very easy and convenient. Places to visitSpain offers a variety of natural options for you. From the national Parks to the reserves and museums, you will have everything you need. There are also plenty of sports to take up on your trip that will make it quite enjoyable.Toledo is a city worth checking out. Situated on a mountaintop it has full Spanish classic charm that has been untouched by influences from outside. The city has middle aged streets that will make you feel...more
This is a municipally administered town of Valencia community just at the mouth of the river Jucar. It is at a distance of about 40 kms from Valencia. This is a town which is basically dependant on agriculture. Rich vegetation is supported by the...more
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This article outlines a UN survey about crime and violence taken between 1999 and 2000. Statistics in the US, England /Wales and Spain are derived from materials based on 100,000 people. The United States of America recorded 8,517 crimes for every...more
Spain has a wonderful biodiversity as it is strategically located along two archipelagos. The archipelagos are the Balearic and Canary Islands on the geographical position of Spain. The country has a large variety of climatic conditions emanating...more
Spain is the home for many monumental buildings which are not to be found anywhere in Europe. These monumental buildings were built centuries ago and the government of Spain has preserved these buildings to serve as a historical evidence of the...more
Vitoria - capital of the Basque Country and Girona (in Catalonia), another city with a very well preserved medieval quarter, are chosen every year among the Spanish cities with the best quality of life.In the case of Vitoria, the reason lies in its...more