Poblet Monastery, Catalonia
This majestic monastery is considered one of the largest in Spain. The Cistercian abbey surrounds a 12th-century church. The monastery contains the pantheon of the kings of Catalonia and Aragon

Valeron Monastery, Grand Canary, Canary Islands
This beautiful building once housed a sun-worshiping cult. The archeological site offers evidence of Solstice and Equinox celebrations where priestesses, the guardians of a Sun God, lived and worshiped.

Old Cathedral (Catedral Vieja), Salamanca, Castile-Leon
This romanesque cathedral is a must to see when visiting Salamanca, gaze in awe at the stained glass and carved stone.

Queluz Palace, Queluz, Estremadura
Frequently compared with Versailles Palace in France, this opulent palace was begun in 1747 and is surrounded by luxurious Palace gardens with Baroque fountains, statues and places for recreation.

Banuelo (El), Granada, Andalusia
Once a place for town meetings, these baths are considered some of the oldest in Spain. Built in the 11th Century they are still intact, many years ago they would have even been used for weddings

Hospederia de Anaya, Salamanca, Castile-Leon
Palacio dates back to 1411, many locals call it 'the old one' due to its age. This ancient school of philosophy and language was almost destroyed and rebuilt with a distict Greek look. Hospederia de Anaya was home to the many students at the school and offers marvelous architecture, balconies and gratings.

Alcazar, Seville, Andalusia
This medieval Islamic palace is home to hundreds of intricate, elaborate carvings and tilings. These cover virtually every surface inside the palace from top to bottom. Visit the Hall of Ambassadors and be amazed by the complexity and workmanship within.

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