Cities In Spain

A land of astonishing geographical and artistic diversity, Spain is one of the biggest countries in Europe that covers four-fifths of the Iberian Peninsula. The country is divided into regions not reflective of cultural or political borders, namely Andalusia, Ceuta, & Melilla; Castile/La Mancha & Extremadura; the Northern Region; Castile/Leon & La Rioja; Navarre and Aragon; Madrid; and Valencia &Murcia and Catalonia including Barcelona.

As diverse as the country and the country's regions as well, the cities in Spain are superb prologues to the multifaceted history and culture of Spain that any visitor could ever hope for. On top of that, the blending of old and contemporary cities make possible the coming together of well-known galleries, cathedrals, and museums rubbing shoulders with the loud bars and pounding discos of the city. Whether a taste of the modern-day vibrant Spain or a feel of historically intimate Spain, travelers will definitely find something interesting in the cities in Spain that will make every visit worthwhile.

Madrid is the capital city of Spain and literally lies at the center of the country. The city is pulsating and impressive, although lacks renowned monuments, it is abundant with cultural tourist attractions. Taking pride with three marvelous museums, the Prado, the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia, and the Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza, Madrid is one of the cities in Spain where a visitor with a passion for art will find grand haven amongst remarkable works and collections of art by leading European and Spanish masters.

However, the city of Madrid is not only for art lovers, as the city facets a famous center square, the Puerta del Sol, which is the major shopping area and center of the city's nightlife. Madrid is absolutely a city to visit for travelers seeking to find the diverse mix of historic, modern, and natural.

Another remarkable city of Spain is Granada, historically speaking; the city was the last city to fall to Christians. Its exceptional Alhambra monument, a palace-fortress constructed in the 13th to 14th century by the Nasrid leaders, is one of its popular tourist attractions. Granada is one of the "must visit" cities in Spain for a walk through centuries of impressive surroundings and enlightening experience.

There are countless other cities in Spain worth visiting as well, such as Barcelona, Sevilla, Cordoba, Cuenca, Toledo, and a lot more, whichever a traveler picks to visit, one thing is definite, it's going to be a treasure chest of great travel experiences.