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Inside This Book
8 authors
130 tapas bars reviewed
280 days of research
560 orders of caf solo
Inspirational photos
In-depth background
Pull-out city map
3D plans of iconic sights
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The palace complex of Granadas Alhambra ( ) is close to architectural perfection. It is perhaps the most refined example of Islamic art anywhere in the world, not to mention the most enduring symbol of 800 years of Moorish rule in what was known as Al-Andalus. From afar, the Alhambras red fortress towers dominate the Granada skyline, set against a backdrop of the Sierra Nevadas snow-capped peaks. Up close, the Alhambras perfectly proportioned Generalife gardens complement the exquisite detail of the Palacio Nazares. Put simply, this is Spains most beautiful monument.
One of Spains top sights, the Modernista brainchild of Antoni Gaud remains a work in progress more than 80 years after its creators death. Fanciful and profound, inspired by nature and barely restrained by a Gothic style, Barcelonas quirky temple ( ) soars skyward with an almost playful majesty. The improbable angles and departures from architectural convention will have you shaking your head in disbelief, but the detail of the decorative flourishes on the Passion Facade, Nativity Facade and elsewhere are worth studying for hours.
Crdobas astonishing Mezquita (Mosque; ), founded in 785, is easily the most beautiful mosque on European soil and rivals anything elsewhere in the Islamic World. So important was this mosque to the premier city of Islamic Al-Andalus that caliph after caliph left their mark the most striking additions are the arches and domes of the 10th-century royal prayer enclosure. The 16th-century intrusion of the Christian cathedral in the heart of the Mezquita aside, this is Moorish architecture at its most graceful.
Return to Spains medieval Christian roots and join Sevilles masses for the dramatic Easter celebration of Semana Santa ( ). Religious fraternities parade elaborate pasos (figures) of Christ and the Virgin Mary around the city to the emotive acclaim of the populace; the most prestigious procession is the madrugada (early hours) of Good Friday. Seen for the first time, its an unforgettable experience, an exotic and utterly compelling fusing of pageantry, solemnity and deep religious faith. There are processions in towns across Spain, but none on the scale of Seville.
Madrids not the only European city with nightlife ( ) but few can match its intensity and street clamour. As Ernest Hemingway said, Nobody goes to bed in Madrid until they have killed the night. There are wall-to-wall bars, small clubs, live venues, cocktail bars and mega-clubs beloved by A-list celebrities all across the city, with unimaginable variety to suit all tastes. But its in Huertas, Malasaa, Chueca and La Latina that youll really understand what were talking about.
KRZYSZTOF DYDYNSKI
Chefs here have turned bar snacks into an art form. Often called high cuisine in miniature, pintxos (Basque tapas) are piles of flavour often mounted on a slice of baguette. As you step into any bar in central San Sebastin ( ), the choice lined up along the counter will leave first-time visitors gasping. In short, this is Spains most memorable eating experience. Although the atmosphere is always casual, the serious business of experimenting with taste combinations (a Basque trademark) ensures that it just keeps getting better.
Created by Santiago Calatrava, one of the nations star architects, the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia ( ) has helped transform Spains third-largest city into one of the countrys most vibrant. A daring and visually stunning piece of contemporary architecture, the complex includes a state-of-the-art theatre (Palau de les Arts Reina Sofa), grand aquarium (Oceanogrfic), planetarium (Hemisfric) and science museum (Museo de las Ciencias Prncipe Felipe).
La Rioja ( ), close to Elciego, has been likened to Bilbaos Guggenheim in architectural scale and ambition, and has become the elite centre for wine tourism in the region.
Luminous when floodlit, the elegant central square of Salamanca, the Plaza Mayor ( ), is possibly the most attractive in all of Spain. It is just one of many highlights in a city whose architectural splendour has few peers in the country. The city is home to one of Europes oldest and most prestigious universities so student revelry also lights up the nights. Its this combination of grandeur and energy that makes so many people call Salamanca their favourite city in Spain.
Dominated by the Mulhacn (3479m), mainland Spains highest peak, the Sierra Nevada ( ), arguably Andalucas most engaging collection of pueblos blancos (white villages). Suitably for one of the last outposts of Moorish settlement on Spanish soil, the hamlets of Las Alpujarras resemble North Africa, oasis-like and set amid woodlands and the deep ravines for which the region is renowned.
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