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Sites to See…Spain’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites

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ILC-blog-Sites-to-See-Spains-UNESCO-World-Heritage-SitesWith 45 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Spain ranks third just behind Italy and China. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) administers the World Heritage Programme that designates and catalogs places that are of significant cultural or natural importance.

To help you plan your itinerary for your next trip to Spain we have listed below some of the top World Heritage Sites that you won’t want to miss:

Andalucía

  • The Alhambra, Generalife and Albaicín (Granada) – for more information, click here
  • Cathedral, Alcázar and Archivo de Indias (Seville) – for more information, click here
  • Historic Center of Córdoba – for more information, click here
  • Renaissance Monumental Ensembles of Úbeda and Baeza

Barcelona

  • Works of Antonio Gaudí – for more information, click here
  • Palau de la Música Catalana and Hospital de Sant Pau – for more information, click here

Madrid and environs

  • Monastery and Site of El Escorial – for more information, click here
  • Aranjuez Cultural Landscape – for more information, click here
  • University and Historic Precinct of Alcalá de Henares
  • Historic City of Toledo – for more information, click here
  • Historic Walled Town of Cuenca – for more information, click here
  • Old Town of Ávila with its Extra-Muros Churches – for more information, click here
  • Old Town of Segovia and its Aqueduct – for more information, click here
  • Old City of Salamanca – for more information, click here

Extremadura

  • Old Town of Cáceres
  • Archaeological Ensemble of Mérida
  • Royal Monastery of Santa María de Guadalupe

Santiago de Compostela

  • Santiago de Compostela (Old Town) – for more information, click here

Valencia

  • La Lonja de la Seda de Valencia – for more information, click here

For a complete list of Spain’s World Heritage Sites, click here.

Photo Credit: © Christopher Pappas · All rights reserved / Photo of Seville’s Cathedral and La Giralda

For assistance with your travel plans, including hotel and private tour reservations, click here.

Checking in…Hospes Palacio del Bailío Hotel, Córboda (Spain)

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This traditional Moorish manor located in the historic city center was built between the 16th and 18th centuries, and has been transformed into an elegant  5-star hotel. Designated as a Cultural Heritage monument, the buildings of the manor house are arranged around a series of patios, one of which has been restored to include a glass floor that reveals the Roman ruins that were buried beneath it.

  • Address: Calle Ramírez de las Casas Deza, 10-12
  • 5 minute walk to the Plaza de Colón and Archaeological Museum
  • 15 minute walk to the Mezquita (8th C. mosque), Old Jewish Quarter, and Callejón de las Flores
  • 5 minutes by taxi to the Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos (Mudéjar-style palace & gardens)
  • Train Station: 5 minutes by taxi (.5 km)
  • Airport: 1¼ hours by taxi (130 km – Seville)

All rooms with private bath, air conditioning, direct dial telephone, high-speed Internet access, hair dryer, robes & slippers, flat panel TV, minibar, room safe, turndown service, complimentary newspaper

  • 2 Elevators
  • Room Service (24 hours)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant Arbequina
  • Terrace and Pool Bar (seasonal)
  • Meeting Facilities to 75 ~ Audiovisual equipment
  • Business Center
  • WiFi throughout the hotel (complimentary)
  • Bicycle Rental 
  • Swimming Pool (outdoor)
  • Bodyna Spa
  • Reception (24 hours)
  • Laundry & Dry Cleaning Service
  • Valet parking (extra charge)
  • 53 guest rooms (3 floors)
  • Dreamer: Standard room with a Queen, King or Twin beds; approx. 22 m2 (2 guest maximum)
  • Deluxe: Larger room with a Queen, King or Twin beds, some with vaulted ceilings or stone arches from the old Palace; approx. 25 m2 (3 guest maximum)
  • Deluxe Garden View: Room facing the Patio de los Naranjos with a King bed; approx. 25-40 m2 (3 guest maximum)
  • Junior Suite: Large suite with architectural features, a Queen, King or Twin beds and sitting area; approx. 45-75 m2 (4 guest maximum)
  • Junior Suite Historic con Alma (Soul): Spacious suite elegantly decorated with fresco paintings and original architectural details, with a Queen, King or Twin beds and sitting area; approx. 40-50 m2 – only 3 of this type (3 guest maximum)
  • Suite (Seneca, Lucano & Averroes): Large 2 bedroom suites with a Queen, King or Twin beds, 2 bathrooms and a separate living room; approx. 50 m2 – only 3 of this type (4 guest maximum)
  • Hotel offers some Connecting rooms (Dreamer category)

For more information, pricing and reservations, contact us – click here.

Checking In…Macià Alfaros, Córdoba (Spain)

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This classic 4-star Moorish style hotel is located in the heart of this historic city that was once the capital of Moorish Spain. The building’s traditional design features colorful hand painted tiles, columns, arches, and a tranquil Roman and Arabic style courtyard with a pool, and the guest rooms are styled in a contemporary decor. The hotel is just a short walk from the Mezquita and the charming streets of the Old Jewish Quarter.

  • Address: Calle Alfaros, 18
  • 5-10 minute walk to the Plaza de Colón and Archeological Museum
  • 15 minute walk to the Mezquita (8th C. mosque), Old Jewish Quarter, and Callejón de las Flores
  • 20 minute walk (or 15 minutes by taxi) to the Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos (Mudéjar-style palace & gardens)
  • Train Station: 10 minutes by taxi (1.5 km)
  • Airport: 15 min. by taxi (Córdoba – 10 km) or 1.5 hours by taxi (Seville – 134 km)

All rooms with private bath, air conditioning, direct dial telephone, WiFi , flat panel TV, minibar, room safe

  • 4 Elevators
  • Wheelchair access to hotel
  • Room Service (24 hours)
  • Restaurant Los Alarifes
  • Bar
  • Meeting Facilities to 300 ~ Audiovisual equipment
  • Business Center
  • WiFi throughout the hotel
  • Fitness Center nearby
  • Swimming Pool (outdoor)
  • Reception (24 hours)
  • Laundry & Dry Cleaning Service
  • Parking at hotel (extra charge)
  • 143 guest rooms (4 floors)
  • Individual: Smaller room with a double bed (1 guest maximum)
  • Standard: Room with a Queen or Twin beds located around the Roman and Arabic-style courtyards; approx. 20 m2 (3 guest maximum)
  • Standard with Terrace: Room with a Queen or Twin beds located around the Roman and Arabic-style courtyards with a terrace; approx. 20 m2 (2 guest maximum)
  • Junior Suite: Spacious suite with a bedroom with a Queen bed and separate living room; approx. 55 m2 (4 guest maximum; 2 adults + 2 children)
  • Junior Suite with Jacuzzi: Spacious suite with a bedroom with a Queen bed, separate living room with a sofabed, and bathroom with Jacuzzi tub; approx. 55 m2 (4 guest maximum; 2 adults + 2 children)
  • Hotel offers some Handicap rooms (Standard category)

For more information, pricing and reservations, contact us – click here.