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A June 1999 trip to Spain by mcgarcellano

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This is a journal of my travels in some of the cities I visited in Spain.

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Plaza de CibelesBest of IgoUgo

Attraction

Plaza de Cibeles
This lovely square, which prominently features fountains and a sculpture of Cibeles, has been adopted as the symbol for the city of Madrid. Cibeles is the Phrygian goddess of fertility.
  • Member Rating 3 out of 5 by mcgarcellano on August 10, 2006

Plaza de Toros de Las VentasBest of IgoUgo

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Plaza de toros de Las Ventas
This famous bullring designed by a Spanish architect named Espeliu has a seating capacity of 25,000 and was inaugurated in 1931. The price of seats depend on how close they are to the "arena" and whether they are in the sun (sol) or in the shade (sombra), the latter of which costs more.
  • Member Rating 3 out of 5 by mcgarcellano on August 10, 2006

Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas
Alcalá, 237 Madrid, Spain 28028
+34 91 356 22 00

Tablao Los GallosBest of IgoUgo

Attraction

A flamenco show
A live flamenco performance at the Tablao Los Gallos is a must-see in Seville. Flamenco consists of singing accompanied by flamenco guitar, rhythmic clapping (palmas), rhythmic feet stomping (zapateado)and dance (baile).
  • Member Rating 3 out of 5 by mcgarcellano on August 10, 2006

Tablao Los Gallos
Plaza de Santa Cruz 11 Seville, Spain

Muntanya de MontserratBest of IgoUgo

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Montserrat is mountain near Barcelona
Montserrat which literally means "jagged mountain" is located near Barcelona. It is the site of a Benedictine Abbey and hosts the Virgin of Montserrat sanctuary.
  • Member Rating 3 out of 5 by mcgarcellano on August 10, 2006

Museu Temple de la Sagrada FamíliaBest of IgoUgo

Attraction | "Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Familia"

La Sagrada Familia
Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Familia is a partially built Roman Catholic Basilica in Barcelona, Spain. It is considered one of the most extraordinary designs of Antoni Gaudi.
  • Member Rating 3 out of 5 by mcgarcellano on August 10, 2006

Museu Temple de la Sagrada Família
Mallorca, 401 Barcelona, Spain 08013
+34 93 2073031

Barri GòticBest of IgoUgo

Attraction | "Barri Gotic"

Barri Gotic or the Gothic Quarter is the centre of the old city of Barcelona. Of note are Las Ramblas and the Barcelona Cathedral.

La Rambla or Les Rambles (Catalan)/Las Ramblas (Spanish) is an iconic and busy kilometer-long tree-lined pedestrian street in central Barcelona, popular with both tourists and locals alike. It connects Plaça de Catalunya in the center with the Christopher Columbus monument at Port Vell. It serves as the emotional hub of Barcelona possibly due to the street theatre, cafes and market stalls.



  • Member Rating 3 out of 5 by mcgarcellano on August 10, 2006

Barri Gòtic
Avenida Placa de la Catedral Barcelona, Spain 08002

AlhambraBest of IgoUgo

Attraction

Alhambra
The Alhambra is an ancient palace and fortress complex of the Moorish monarchs of Granada, in southern Spain. It was the residence of the Muslim kings of Granada and their court, but is currently a museum exhibiting exquisite Islamic architecture.
  • Member Rating 3 out of 5 by mcgarcellano on August 10, 2006

Alhambra
Plaza Bib-rambla 27 Granada, Spain
958 523 929

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