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You're not sure what to see in Spain to never forget your trip? Visit La Sagrada Família. According to Gaudi's idea, the temple was destined to become the Bible embodied in architecture. The gorgeous facades had to symbolize the main events of Christ's life: the Nativity, the Agony of Christ, the Resurrection. The amazing acoustics in the temple is determined by the perfect bell system, and when the columns meet the arches, they create a fantastic resemblance to intertwined tree branches. The construction of the temple only continues thanks to personal donations.

In the palace, one can see numerous collections of antique objects: carpets, tapestries, antique furniture, paintings. It holds exhibitions, official ceremonies and presentations. The Alcázar Gardens spanning an area of about 55 thousand square kilometers, are a work of art. The territory is decorated with flowerbeds, fountains, artificial ponds, and statues of Spanish monarchs.

The walls of the palace are decorated with woven carpets based on Rubens and Goya sketches. The inner yard territory accommodates over 200 statues. In the treasury, one can find a collection of silver and gold jewelry with gemstones. The unique Gospel Book with pages of pure gold is the most outstanding exhibit. The library of the palace is second only to the Vatican Library.

In Seville, travelers should definitely see the square built a bit over a century ago for the sole purpose of holding the Ibero-American Exposition. It was designed as an antique square in the beautiful Mudejar style, with plentiful openwork, blue-and-white Gothic elements. Today, this square is a favorite place for strolls both for the locals and the guests of Seville. The oval-shaped area is framed with the channel's waters; the channel, by the way, is suitable for boat tours.

The older part of the city is encompassed by an ancient fortress wall. When walking along the winding streets, one can visit souvenir shops, unpretentious cafes or good restaurants. Young people rush to the old fishing district which has turned into a center of nightlife. Tourists have two quays at their disposal, both with numerous entertainment facilities. The island amazes with its nature that makes even the hottest months comfortable thanks to the sea breeze.

Having arrived here, tourists head straight for the most famous place, the Roman aqueduct. It was built of 20,400 granite blocks without cement. It consists of 166 arches and is 18km long. The noteworthy sights also include Segovia Cathedral built in the Gothic style and the Alcazar of Segovia. At different times, the fortress served as the Castilian monarch's residence, a military fortification, a state prison and an artillery school.

The country's ancient capital has preserved its original cityscape. Its world-famous masterpieces include the Cathedral of Toledo. The construction of the cathedral went on for three centuries and engaged people of many different nationalities. The three-meter tower in the center of the cathedral is made of gold and silver. The walls of the cathedral are decorated with the original paintings by Goya, Rubens, Raphael, Titian and other world-famous artists. The city is dominated by the Arabic fortress of Alcazar which now houses the Army Museum.

The culture and the cityscape of Madrid reflect its royal history as the capital of the Spanish Empire. The royal palace, wide squares and colossal buildings constructed by the monarchs, unusually huge cathedrals and churches – all these abound in Madrid. The same can be said about medieval buildings. At that, the city of today is as cosmopolitan as Berlin or London and just as full of energy.

This aquarium is considered one of the largest ones in Europe: 34 reservoirs contain 11 thousand fish, arthropods, mollusks, and polyps. Here, one can see 450 species of marine creatures. The entire exposition is divided into thematic areas. The Oceanarium is the largest area. The aquarium with a capacity of 4 million liters is inhabited by terrifying sharks, rays, massive tuna, Spain's favorite dolphinfish (often called "dorado fish" in restaurant menus) and other large fish species.

Parc de la Ciutadella in Barcelona is a very popular vacation spot. Its territory spans several interesting museums as well as Barcelona Zoo. If the children got tired of Barcelona's architectural phantasmagoria, here, they can relax and enjoy communication with the animals. Besides, the zoo ticket cost includes a dolphin show that is usually exciting for kids.

Aqualandia Water Park in Benidorm has 8 water slides. Young daredevils may try the Mini-Zig-Zag slide and the Splash family slide. Teenagers and adults are offered steep or lengthy slopes. The fun includes almost upright sliding along the Big Ban slope, flying in the dark of the Black Hole, the crazy speed of Rapid, the descent down Smooth Slide, and a lot more.

The park has gathered animals from all the continents of the planet. Here, one can see a lynx and a llama, goose and adjutant stork, ordinary pig and capybara, deer and exotic Watusi bull, giraffe and elephant. For all animals, experts have created an environment closely resembling their natural habitats so that animals feel absolutely free. The territory of 1.5 million square kilometers spans forests, cliffs, savanna areas, waterbodies – all brimming with life.

The CosmoCaixa Museum is divided into several large departments. The "Geological Wall" exhibition demonstrates the structure of the Earth. Ninety tons of rock were used to show a cross-section of the planet. Here, one can learn about the processes on the planet's surface, the tectonic shifts, the reasons of changes in surface topography. The volcanic eruption model is probably the most impressive exhibit.

The Malaga Museum of Arts and Popular Traditions is located in a typical Andalusian two-storey house with a courtyard leading to different rooms. The exposition comprises 18 halls, each of them presenting an individual theme. It is interesting that every room has its special atmosphere, and some of them provide genuine homey comfort. For instance, in the kitchen, amidst the sparkling clean copper pots and clay jars, a hungry visitor's nose may be able to smell the aroma of gazpacho or another mouthwatering dish of the Spanish cuisine.

The museum exhibits not only magical gadgets but also the old posters inviting the crowds to the magic show. And in the evening, be sure to watch the performance in the magical theater. Even though the show is in Catalan, everything is clear without words.

The Chocolate Museum in Barcelona was established by the city's Confectioner Guild. Since the confectioners are true experts in all kinds of treats, even the entrance tickets are edible (or rather, the ticket is printed on the wrapping of a small chocolate given to every visitor). In the old monastery building that now accommodates the exposition, the story of the times when the bitter Indian cocoa bean drink first appeared in Europe, sounds especially marvelous.