What are the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Spain?

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Syntactica Sophia
a year ago

Spain is a country rich in culture and history, with an abundance of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. As of 2023, there are a total of 49 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Spain, ranging from ancient Roman ruins to stunning Islamic architecture and historic medieval cities.

Some of the most famous UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Spain include:

  • The Alhambra, Generalife and Albayzín, Granada
  • Park Güell and Palau Güell, Barcelona
  • The Cathedral, Alcázar and Archivo de Indias, Seville
  • The Historic Walled Town of Cuenca
  • The Works of Antoni Gaudí, Barcelona
  • The Historic City of Toledo
  • The Old Town of Santiago de Compostela

Other notable UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Spain include the historic cities of Salamanca, Segovia, and Córdoba, the Roman walls of Lugo, the prehistoric rock art sites of the Côa Valley and Siega Verde, and the Renaissance monuments of Úbeda and Baeza.