Discovering Spain And Portugal
13 cities |
22 attraction(s) |
total distance 2566
km
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Day1: Madrid
3 attraction(s) ·
4 km
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18th-century, ridge-top palace for state occasions, plus tours with rooms full of art and antiques.
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Art museum with Velazquez, Goya and El Greco masterpieces in vast 12th- to 19th-century collection.
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The main square, also known as Plaza Mayor or Plaza de Mayor, located in the center of Madrid, is a historic square built during the Habsburg dynasty, adjacent to Puerta del Sol. The square is rectangular, 129 meters long and 94 meters wide, surrounded by three-story residential buildings with 237 balconies facing the square. There are nine entrances to the square. The main building of the square is Casa de la Panadería, serving both as a municipal building and a cultural center. Its exterior walls are covered with murals.
Day2: Valladolid
2 attraction(s) ·
1 km
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Renaissance & Baroque-style Catholic cathedral dating from the 16th century, with Diocesan museum.
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Museum, in an ornate former church, with medieval & modern sculptures, plus Spanish oil paintings.
Day3: Santander
2 attraction(s) ·
2 km
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Scenic destination featuring a historical palace with gardens, a small zoo, beaches & a lighthouse.
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Day5: La Coruna
1 attraction(s) ·
0 km
Day6: Pontevedra > Vigo
3 attraction(s) ·
23 km
Day7: Porto
1 attraction(s) ·
0 km
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Day8: Lisbon
3 attraction(s) ·
10 km
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Alfama is located on the hillside between the São Jorge Castle and the Tagus River in Lisbon, and is one of the oldest neighborhoods in the city. The area gets its name from the Arabic word Al-hamma, which means "fountain" or "bathroom". Alfama is an important gathering place for historical landmarks and Fado bars and restaurants. During the Moorish rule, Alfama was the center of the entire city of Lisbon. As the city expanded westward to the Baixa area, Alfama gradually became a residence for fishermen and the poor.
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The Belém Tower is a historic five-story defense structure built between 1514 and 1520, located in the Belém district of Lisbon, Portugal. Initially used to defend the port and monastery, it later served as a customs, telegraph tower, and lighthouse and was also the starting point for many Portuguese expeditions. The tower houses eerie dungeons and 16th-century cannons and has even been used to detain important political prisoners. The tower is divided into two parts: the tower and the bulwark, which has many gun positions and storage rooms. There are 16 gun positions along the wall for defense. The tower also has four arched rooms, namely the officer's room, the king's room, the audience room, and a small chapel. The entrance is on the south-facing wall, and the facade features excellent stone carvings. The tower's overall design combines battle and life, which helps protect the cannons, drain accumulated water, and disperse gunpowder. The tower houses many historical relics, including 16th-century cannons and Manueline-style symbols. In 1983, the Belém Tower was formally recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and in 2007, it was rated as one of the Seven Wonders of Portugal.
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Late Gothic Manueline-style monastery housing archaeology & maritime museums in its wings.
Day9: Faro
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0 km
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Day10: Seville
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Landmark Moorish royal palace with fountain-filled gardens, ornate arches & 16th-century tiles.
Day11: Cordoba > Granada
3 attraction(s) ·
132 km
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The Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba is a World Heritage Site that shines with historical glory, with its earliest construction dating back to the 8th century. For Muslim believers in Spain, Cordoba is an important pilgrimage site that is only second to Mecca and Jerusalem. After the Muslims occupied Cordoba, they transformed the Gothic church into a mosque. However, after the Christians reclaimed Cordoba, the mosque was converted back into a church. This blend of Moorish and Spanish architecture quietly tells the story of a tumultuous history.
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The name of the Alhambra Palace comes from the Arabic word for "red fortress" and is located on the Nevada mountain. It is a typical example of Arab-style palace courtyard architecture. This palace was included in the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List as early as 1984. The main visiting areas of the Alhambra Palace include the Alcazaba, the Palacios Nazaríes, the Generalife, the Baño de la Mezquita, and the Jardines, showcasing the magnificent scenery of the perfect combination of Islamic gardens and architecture.
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Albayzin is a district in Granada that has well-preserved medieval Moorish streets. In 1984, it was inscribed as a World Heritage Site along with the famous Alhambra palace. Albayzin is located on a small hill facing the Alhambra palace, so many tourists come here to admire the palace from the viewpoint of the St. Nicholas Church. Highlights of the district include the Arab baths, Granada Archaeological Museum, and the Savior Church built on the site of a Moorish mosque. Additionally, Albayzin has many authentic Moorish houses and various restaurants, including North African snack shops on several streets.
Day12: Alicante > Madrid
2 attraction(s) ·
361 km
1
Santa Barbara Castle is a castle built in the 16th century, located in Alicante. Historically, relics from the Bronze Age, Iberian period, and Roman period have been discovered on the mountain. Now, Santa Barbara Castle has become an iconic building in Alicante.
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