Spain is a state in the southwestern part of Europe. It almost completely occupies the Iberian Peninsula. Most of the state is occupied by mountain ranges - the Cordillera, Pyrenees, Catalan and Andalus. Spain is washed by the Mediterranean Sea and the Bay of Biscay. It also includes the Canary and Balearic Islands.
Of all European countries, Spain is the warmest country. Most of the year, warm sunny days reign in the state. The average temperature on the coast does not drop below 20 degrees. In the northern and central regions, temperatures sometimes drop below zero during winter. Spain is characterized by significant differences in climate. This is reflected not only in the temperature difference, but also in the amount of precipitation.
Spain can rightfully be proud of the fact that it has given the world many people who have glorified themselves over the centuries as poets, painters, sculptors and writers. The Spanish city of Toledo is famous for its Golden Age artists - Velazquez and El Greco. They have created a unique, artistic manner of the play of light and shadows. A large number of his works can be seen and appreciated at the El Greco Museum in Toledo.
In Barcelona, city guests can enjoy the work of the great architect Antoni Gaudi. Most of the architectural monuments in Barcelona were created under his leadership. His most beautiful creation is the Sagrada Familia. Initially, the temple was supposed to be created strictly in the spirit of the Middle Ages, but now the style of this creation is estimated as a mixture of several directions.
Painters of the last century - Pablo Picasso, Juan Miro, Salvador Dali - presented the world with a number of unique, sometimes shocking by their non-triviality canvases. In the small town of Figueres, you can visit the Dali House Museum and appreciate his creations.
The real symbols of Spanish culture are Bullfighting - bullfighting. For many centuries they have become a whole art. The "father" of bullfighting is the Spanish city of Ronda. And also the musical genre of flamenco, it is impossible to confuse with any other. According to legend, it is Andalusia that is considered the historical homeland of Flamenco. These are the business cards of Spain.
In Madrid, the main attractions that are worth paying attention to are the Royal Tapestry Factory, the Reina Sofia Center, the beautiful temples, squares and gardens of the city.
Guests of the city will enjoy admiring the exhibits of the Museum of Archeology and the Museum of Modern Art. In the spring in Madrid, the day of the patron saint of the city is magnificently and grandly celebrated.
In the north of the state, there are beautiful beaches with clean soft sand.
The city of Seville will amaze guests with its ancient Arab fortress and 12th century minaret.
Along with the ancient monuments, the modern Palace of Music in Valencia and the Lonja Fish Exchange deserve attention.
A distinctive feature of Spanish cuisine is the abundance of herbs and fruits, as well as the preparation of most dishes in olive oil. In recent years, hundreds of skilled chefs have been able to breathe new life into traditional Spanish dishes.
