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The exquisite Alhambra, once centre of the Moorish universe, unveils Spain's deep-rooted history under 700 years of Moorish occupation. The palace, its Alcazaba (fortress) and extensive…
A beautiful theatre (bar perhaps some parts of its new interior), the Gran Teatre del Liceu was originally constructed in 1847, funded by its Catalonian patrons. It is the most important opera…
L'Hemisfèric is part of Valencia's ultra-modern City of Arts and Sciences on the dried-up bed of the River Turia. Shaped like an eyeball, the huge concave structure encases a laserium…
Casa de América is a museum and cultural centre dedicated to promoting Latin American arts and history. Set in Madrid's beautiful 18th-century Palacio de Linares, the centre showcases work by…
Spain's acclaimed pilgrimage, the Way of St James (El Camino de Santiago) ends in the city of Santiago de Compostela. Traditionally the favoured day to arrive was the Feast Day of Saint James…
The Palau de la Música Catalana in the Old Town is an extravagant example of Catalan modernisme with stained glass, mosaics and ornate lamps. There are guided tours of this recently renovated…
Gran Teatre del Liceu is a monument to Belle-Époque extravagance and one of the grandest theatres in the world. Centrally placed on La Rambla, this source of Catalan pride presents world-class…
The Dalí Theatre Museum is the focus of a visit to Catalonian town Figueres, birthplace of Salvador Dalí. It boasts an extensive collection of works by the surrealist artist, including Port…
El Sacromonte is a hill lined with prickly pear trees and whitewashed façades located in Granada's Valparaíso Valley. The hill faces the Alhambra palace and forms the traditional gypsy quarter…
Only the Sierra Helada separates Altea from Benidorm's party crowds, but this hilltop town offers sea views, peace and serenity. Stroll cobblestone streets past whitewashed houses, watch fish…
The striking wave-shaped Tenerife Auditorium, designed by Santiago Calatrava, is the leading performing arts venue on the island and home to the Santa Cruz Symphony Orchestra. Opera, chamber…
L'Auditori in Glòries is the newest of Barcelona's classical music bastions, designed by award-winning architect Rafael Moneo as a permanent home for the Orfeó Catala choral society and…
Originally built in 1850 in the Palacio district, Teatro Real was renovated and reopened in 1997. Today it is renowned for its state-of the-art acoustics, hosting opera, concerts and ballet.…
Menorca Cathedral is an impressive Gothic building in the heart of Ciutadella, which was the island's capital until the 18th century. Step inside to see the ornate Baroque Chapel of Souls…
The Montehermoso Cultural Centre has an extensive and ever-changing agenda of photography and art exhibitions, theatre productions, film screenings and workshops that caters for both children…
Central Madrid's Teatro de la Zarzuela was the first and only theatre built specifically for traditional zarzuela comic Spanish operettas. They are still performed today at the ornate…
