The Best Landmarks in Spain

Barcelona

The Palau de la Música Catalana in Barcelona was designed by Lluís Domènech i Montaner and is a landmark of Catalan Modernism. Visitors take guided tours of its stained-glass hall and ceiling skylight, or attend concerts and flamenco shows. The Magic Fountain of Montjuïc sits on the Montjuïc hill, with views towards Plaça d'Espanya, and people sit on the steps and benches around the basin to watch the water, light and music show in the evening.

Squares

Plaza de España in Seville was built for the 1929 Ibero-American Exposition and sits in María Luisa Park, where people row boats on the canal and cross its four bridges. Plaza del Pilar in Zaragoza lies in front of the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, and visitors sit on the terraces by the fountain. Plaza Mayor in Madrid is ringed by arcades and red-brick buildings that took shape in the 17th century, and visitors watch street performers and visit the Sunday coin and stamp market.

Bilbao and Alcántara

The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao is a contemporary art museum by Frank Gehry on the riverbank in Bilbao, Spain. Visitors walk around the building and its outdoor sculptures, then see the exhibitions inside. The Alcántara Roman Bridge crosses the Tagus River in Alcántara, Extremadura, and was built under Emperor Trajan.