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experience
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Banys
Arabs, Girona, Catalonia
The ancient ruins of these 12th-century Arab baths are
the perfect example of Romanesque civic architecture.
Take a tour around the baths, marvel at the tiles and
large pillars that support the elaborate ceiling. These
well-preserved baths built after the Moor's occupation
of Girona are well worth a look!
Guggenheim
Museum Bilbao, Bilbao, Basque
This huge museum is unique to Spain, American architect
Frank Gehry is responsible for this architectural masterpiece,
throwing light on the city with a combination of chrome
and glass. The museum houses a large collection of modern
and contemporary art. The building with a surface area
of 24,000 square meters is more than 50 meters high
and was built to be slotted into the city landscape
without it towering over the neighboring buildings.
The was done with modern beauty and perfect interconnecting
designs.
Alcazaba
of Almeria, Almeria, Andalusia
Look toward the hills of Andalusia and you will see
huge stone walls. Built in the 11th century, this Moorish
fortress was captured by the Spanish forces during the
reunification by Ferdinand and Isabella. This wonderful
historic monument attracts visitors from all over the
world.
Museum
of St. Francis (Museu de Sao Francisco), Porto,
Northern Portugal
This eiry catacomb is home to over 30000 human skulls
all buried in the cellars below. There are many other
curiosities within, including paintings of St Francis,
several bishops and other local items of interest
Roman
Amphitheater (Anfiteatro Romano), Merida, Extremadura
Visit the ancient ruins, see where the lions used to
enter. Sit on the large stone steps and see the stage
where many plays took place.
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