Dori Kelsey, Director of Spain Exchange http://www.spainexchange.com holds a Master of Liberal Studies from The University of Toledo (Ohio) and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Spring Arbor College (Michigan) in Management and Organizational Development.
Over time Spain has established itself as one of the most visited country in the world. Hundreds of cities in Spain reflect its vast history, vibrant culture and contemporary lifestyle. Aside from Madrid other cities that are worth your time includes the following:
· Barcelona – is Spain’s second largest city and the capital of Catalonia. It has many modern structures, colorful and lively night life and famous beaches and resorts. You should also try visiting the musical fountains in Placa d’ Espanya, Casa Batlló and Torre Agbar office tower, it offers a magnificent view at night.
· Bilbao – is the city capital of Vizacaya in Basque Country. It is famous for various museums such as the Guggenheim Museum, Museo de Bellas Artes, Basque Museum, La Ria Maritime Museum, Museo Taurino, Museo Diocesano de Arte Sacro (Museum of Sacred Art) and the Museo de Reproducciones Artísticas (Museum of Artistic Reproductions)
· Córdoba – located in the region of Andalucia with a population of 350,000. the city of Cordoba is famous for its La Mezquita, the 3rd biggest Mosque in the world with a cathedral built inside of it. other places to visit include the Calleja de las Flores, La Sinagoga, Medina Azahara, Alcazar de los Reyes Cristianos and Plaza del Cristo de los Faroles.
· Seville – the capital of Andalucia, the financial and cultural district of southern Spain. Never miss to drop by at the Sevilla Card, this special card provides free admission to a good number of museums, monuments, unlimited use of public transportations and other freebies. The Cathedral of Seville, Real Alcazar, the Jewish Quarter, Torre de Oro, Parque Maria Luisa, Plaza de España, Universidad de Sevilla, The Museum of Fine Arts at Plaza del Museo and Casa de Pilatos
· Valencia – considered to be the birthplace of paella, Valencia is the capital of the Old Kingdom of Valencia. The best places to visit are the City of Arts and Science, Barri del Carme, the Seu, the Llotja, Mercant Cathedral, and the old Turia river bed. It also recently hosted the 2007 America’s Cup.
Second to Italy, Spain has the most number locations declared as UNESCO World Heritage Site with a total of 40 found all over the country such as the Historic Walled City of Cuenca, Monastery and Site of the Escorial, Palau de la Música Catalana and Hospital de Sant Pau, Burgos Cathedral, Old Town of Segovia and its Aqueduct, Rock Art of the Mediterranean Basin on the Iberian Peninsula, Vizcaya Bridge and many more.
The cities of Granada, Santander, León, San Sebastian, Cadiz and Jerez de la Frontera are also much recommended. Each city offers a unique and diverse culture that every visitor will surely find remarkable and something to make you keep coming back for more. There would no dull moments in Spain once you stepped in any of these cities. Exploring each city will be a new and exciting experience you will never forget.
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