1. Spain

2. Galicia La Coruña y Santiago de Compostela This are is known for its historical sites Santiago de Compostela – During the middle ages pilgrims came to, Santiago de Compostela from Europa. The Saints ashes are located here. This is also where the Catholic Kings spent their summers. It was queen Isabel who financed Columbus’ trip to the Americas. La Torre de Hércules Hostal de Los Reye Católicos

3. Asturias Home of Pre Roman Architecture. The Churches of Santa Maria del Naranco, San Miguel de Lillo and Santa Cristina de Lena are great examples. They have basilicas and column with pillars In addition you can see Visigoth influence. Pre Roman Churches Santa Maria del Naranco San Miquel de Lillo Santa Cristina de Lena

4. Cantabria The history of Cantabria is rich with primitive drawings. The pre historic caves of Alta Mira are located Dibujo en Las Cuevas de Altamira

5. Pais Vasco- Bilbao and San Sebastián The great Spanish writer Miquel de Unamuno was born here in 1864 Campo Volatin Footbridge Palacio de Miramar

6. Navarra Pamplona The name and origin of this city comes from Pompeii. In the 8 th Century the moors lived here before the arrival of Charlemagne. Palacio de Navarra

7. Aragon Zaragoza It is said that the Virgen appeared here in the year 40 to Saint Santiago at the Basilica.Was a Roman colony conquered bye the Arabs in 714 and then Alfonso I in 1118. In 1808 and 1809 this region resisted the French invasion of Spain. La Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Pilar

8. Cataluña Barcelona The name of the city comes from three Spanish words: bar (café) +cel (cielo) +ona (onda) = Barcelona. It is the most populated city in Europe and the most prosperous in Spain. It has the largest port. Obras de Antonio Gaudí Praque Guell Casa Baltó Casa Mila Iglesia Sagrada Familia

9. Rioja Has an illustrious history. There are many temples and cathedrals fro the XIV and XV century. They were models for the churches of the XIII century. The French influence is visible here. Iglesia de Santa Maria de Palacio

10. Castilla – Leon Valladolid Favorite residence of the Catholic Kings. They were married here. Valladolid was also the residence of Carlos I. Felipe IV and his sister Ana of Austria were born here. Miguel Cervante lived here his house from the XVII century is here. This is also where Christopher Columbus died. El Colegio San Gregorio Casa de Miquel Cervantes Palacio de los Reyes

11. Extremadura Cáceres has many historical buildings. It is surrounded by a huge wall. It is full of temples and churches. Here is where you find ancient palentogist caves. La Cuidad Vieja de Cáceres

12. Madrid Felipe II, declared Madrid the capital of Spain in 1561. It is the biggest city in Spain and the highest capitol in Europe. La Plaza de España Plaza Mayor Plaza de Colón El Prado Fuente de Neptuno Fuente de Cibeles Puerta del Sol

13. La Zarzuela – The residence of the kings of Spain. Valle de los Caidos Monument to the fallen in the Spanish Civil War. El Escorial - Palacio y Monasterio de Felipe II MADRID

14. Comunidad Valencia In the XV century Valencia was known for outstanding literature and art. In 1238 Jaime II conquered the Arabs. Catedral de Valencia Las Torres La Puerta de Serrano

15. Castilla La Mancha Toledo - Segovia - Ávila The history of Toledo is the history of the Catholic Church in Spain. Toledo is known as the heart of the church. Toledo was the capital in the visigodal era. The Roman occupied Toledo in 200 a.c. It is one of the oldest cities. El Greco lived here. Segovia is famous for its two thousand year old aqueducts of Roman style. Catedral San Ildefonso El Alcázar Convento de Santa Teresa El Greco

16. Andalucia Córdoba -Sevilla- Granada Córdoba Was conquered by the Romans in 206 a.c. The Arabs arrived in 711. Christians, Arabs and Jews lived here in peace during medieval times. Sevilla, after 1492 this was the only port where ships left to the new world. Granada was the last stronghold of the Moors until January 1492, when the Catholic Kings conquered them La Mezquita EL Puente Romano La Catedral de Sevilla La Torre de Oro

17. Murcia La Catedral de Murcia The city of Murcia was founded by the Arab emir of Córdoba,Abd-Al- Rahman II in 825.

18. Islas Baleres One of the most beautiful turist destinations. Known for its thick rock walls especially in Trmuntana.

19. Islas Canarias Garonjonay National Park The Canary Islands are near the African coast. They offer fantastic views of the sea in any season.

20. Galicia AusturiasCantabria Pais Vasco Navarra Cataluña Aragon Comunidad Valencia Murcia Castilla Leon Madrid Castilla La Mancha Extremadura Andalucia Islas Canarias Islas Baleres