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Peniscola

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The Royal Palace remains the main landmark of Madrid. Nowadays, the palace is used to host most important meetings and official ceremonies. An ancient Moorish castle stood on the site of the modern Royal Palace until 1755. In the middle of the 18th century the castle lost its strategic importance, and as it was built in a very beautiful place it was decided to demolish it and build a luxury palace instead. Currently, this magnificent building has more than 2,000 rooms halls that hold precious collections of old items - chandeliers, clocks, furniture, musical instruments, weapons and artworks. … Open

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Peniscola sightseeing

During the Middle Ages, the Arabs conquered Peniscola. They managed to control the territory until 1251. The settlement had another name during their reign – Baniskula. James I the Conqueror or James I of Aragon was the king who could return the territories captured by the Arabs. James I captured the town and imposed Valencia’s laws. In 1307, a Templar fortress appeared in the town instead of the Muslim … Open

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Salou

The second largest beach of the resort of Salou is the Ponent Beach bordering on a famous fishing village named Cambrils. This part of the cost is of great popularity among serene leisure fans. Fishing enthusiasts always have a chance to rent a boat and all necessary fishing gear there and enjoy breath taking fishing. The coziest and safest beach area of the resort is ... Open »

Valencia

Great views of Valencia open up from the city’s highest bell tower. It is about the Miguelete. The rise is quite long – a spiral staircase leads to the top of the bell tower, but the views that can be beheld are definitely worth it. Another beautiful viewing platform is called Ateneo. There is a 360-degree view here. You can have a great time by walking along the Puerto ... Open »

Catalonia

In addition to unique religious sites, Barcelona has a vast amount of museums and cultural centers. Girona is also famous due to an abundance of famous attractions. It was built on the site of the ancient city of Gerunda that has been destroyed. Modern tourists associate Girona with Salvador Dali. The art museum dedicated to its works is located in the immediate vicinity of ... Open »

Ibiza Island

The Old Town of Ibiza is not less interesting. Earthen berms, fortress walls – all of these remained as a tribute to Mauritanian domination, although the Spanish reconstructed the Dalt Villa several times and only in the 16th century it got its modern look. Here you should not only walk the medieval streets, but also come up on the castle walls. On the territory of the Old ... Open »

Zaragoza

The city’s busiest square which is also a true tourist attraction, is the Plaza del Pilar. It was so due to the fact that the already cited Basilica of Our Lady of Pilar is located here. The square continually breathes life – during the day when tourists visit the city’s tourist attractions and refresh themselves at the fountain Fuente de la Hispanidad, and at night ... Open »

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Photogallery of Peniscola, Spain

Top sigths of Spain

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Peniscola sightseeing

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