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El Escorial is one of several Spanish royal sites due to its history as a residence of the royal family. The palace was designed by King Philip II and architect Juan Bautista de Toledo to serve as a monument to Spain's central role in the Christian world. [14] Works of Antoni Gaudí: Barcelona: Catalonia: 320; 1984, 2005 (extended); i, ii, iv
The current legislation regarding historical monuments in Spain dates from 1985. However, Monumentos nacionales (to use the original term) were first designated in the nineteenth century. It was a fairly broad category for national heritage sites protecting, for example, the Alhambra.
Historical Patrimony of Spain (8 P) W. World Heritage Sites in Spain (6 C, 91 P) This page was last edited on 21 August 2024, at 06:29 (UTC). Text is available ...
Category: Landmarks in Spain. 3 languages. ... Historic sites in Spain (6 C) M. Monuments and memorials in Spain (7 C, 4 P) N. Natural monuments of Spain (1 P) T.
Sources used to compile the list include an annual survey of the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (ALVA) in the United Kingdom; the U.S. National Park Service list of National Monuments, Patrimonio Nacional of Spain, and the Italian, French, and Russian Ministries of Culture.
The interior is the longest nave in Spain, and is lavishly decorated, with a large quantity of gold evident. The Cathedral reused some columns and elements from the mosque, and, most famously, the Giralda, originally a minaret, was converted into a bell tower. It is topped with a statue, known locally as El Giraldillo, representing Faith.
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Spain: Europe: 1200–750 BCE Ossuary: The most famous megalithic chamber tomb in Menorca. [111] The King's Grave: Sweden: Europe: 1000 BCE Tomb Near Kivik is the remains of an unusually grand Nordic Bronze Age double burial. [133] Hattusa: Turkey: Asia: c. 1600 BCE Ramparts and ruined buildings