{"id":2236,"date":"2019-04-08T04:06:04","date_gmt":"2019-04-08T04:06:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tripfuser.com\/blog\/?p=2236"},"modified":"2024-03-20T05:14:02","modified_gmt":"2024-03-20T05:14:02","slug":"spanish-cities-will-reveal-architecture-lover","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/spanish-cities-will-reveal-architecture-lover\/","title":{"rendered":"These Spanish Cities will Reveal the Architecture Lover in You"},"content":{"rendered":"

While you may not identify as an \u2018architecture buff\u2019, if you are a lover of travel, then the appreciation of beautiful buildings goes hand-in-hand with exploring new destinations. Within each stone a story lies; a story that tells the history of the mighty landmark you may stand before or the ruins you long to have seen in their prime. <\/span><\/p>\n

Incredible architecture unites us in every building, landmark and region of land we encounter, and Spain is no different. Wearing its history which spans powerful empires from the Romans to the Moors proudly, Spain boasts some of the most incredible architecture in Europe.<\/span><\/p>\n

Travelling from city to city, you will be able to admire the distinct architectural styles of its monuments and historical centres. If you haven\u2019t already fallen in love with Spain for this very reason, Designer Journeys\u2019s Grace Homer will change that with this introduction to four Spanish cities that will make you fall in love with architecture. <\/span><\/p>\n

Become enchanted by one of Spain\u2019s most romantic cities, Seville<\/b><\/h2>\n

Seville will draw you in slowly with its laid back atmosphere before seducing you entirely with its stunning monuments. Seville\u2019s historic centre, dominated by the grand 15th-century cathedral which is the third largest church in the world, is the perfect place to begin a walk back in time through the city\u2019s monuments. Following on to the Plaza de Espana, you can admire this arched space which is fringed by early 20th-century buildings that are a mix of the Renaissance Revival and Moorish Revival styles of Spanish architecture. <\/span><\/p>\n

Wandering through narrow alleyways, past whitewashed buildings along cobblestone streets, you\u2019ll find yourself as one of Seville\u2019s proudest monuments, the Alcazar. The world\u2019s oldest palace still in use, over the Alcazar\u2019s 900 years it has witnessed Seville\u2019s vibrant history from the Arabic period to the Middle Ages, right through to the Renaissance – if only these walls could talk!<\/span><\/p>\n

Discover Seville\u2019s captivating beauty on this <\/span>17-day journey<\/a><\/strong> through Spain’s major cities. <\/span><\/p>\n

Be captivated by Granada\u2019s Moorish beauty<\/b><\/h2>\n

Sprawling out from the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, Granada has long been a crossroads of cultures perfectly combining its supreme Islamic architecture with impressive Moorish monuments and an incredible gastronomic scene. Explore this vibrant, eclectic city by wandering through the Albayz\u00edn, Granada\u2019s historic Arab quarter, admiring the narrow alleyways packed with bohemian bars, boutique shops and bustling tapas bars.<\/span><\/p>\n

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