Spain’s most breathtaking monument according to travel experts: it’s not the Sagrada Familia
Magnificent constructions of great historical and cultural value are emblematic of Spain. Year after year, visitors flock to Spain to see with their own eyes the country’s greatest cultural landmarks. And these monuments certainly merit firsthand viewing.
Spain has the good fortune of being endowed with a diverse number of monuments, including extraordinary cathedrals, engineering feats, and majestic public edifices. The competition is stiff, but the true crème de la crème are those instantly recognisable monuments that leave visitors’ mouths agape with indescribable wonder.
The opinion of those who know best
One defining trait of Fascinating Spain’s travel community is their passion for touring and discovering the best of what Spain has to offer, which allows them to evaluate and compare Spain’s impressive monumental heritage like no other.
It is insightful to capture in their own words how people feel about some of the fantastic monuments found throughout Spain. A quick look at the replies received from this Facebook post is enough to realise that opinions abound.
The people’s top picks
To find out Spain’s most breathtaking monument, we used social networks to ask the travel pundits. As to be expected, the list of candidates includes the illustrious names of Spanish national heritage and here are the fnalists.
Fifth place goes to an extraordinary cathedral visited by tourists and pilgrims alike. This is none other than the Santiago de Compostela Cathedral, an extraordinary compendium of art and symbolism.
Fourth place belongs to a masterpiece of engineering, the Aqueduct of Segovia. The Romans were masters at stamping onto their civil constructions the grandeur of the empire, and 2000 years later, the aqueduct’s arches still evoke awe.
Third place goes to the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona. The unmistakable style of Gaudí’s basilica holds an unequalled fascination for many (despite or because of the unending works on the building).
And second place? None other than the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba, a timeless icon of Spain’s history, which continues to captivate for its sheer magnitude and bewitching maze of columns.
And Spain’s most breathtaking monument?
Fascinating Spain’s followers’ top choice was the Alhambra in Granada, turning the spotlight once more on Andalusia with a vivid and majestic snapshot of Spain’s past. This striking palatial citadel includes the exquisite gardens of the Generalife and alluring Nasrid palaces.
Not only is the Alhambra the most visited site in Spain, it is also the most breathtaking. The succession of exquisitely decorated salons, serene flowing waters, and the historical heritage contained within its walls make this marvel the top choice among travellers for Spain’s most impressive monument.
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