Top sigths of Spain
The city of Seville is a very interesting place from a historic point of view. The city is also rich in numerous historic and cultural landmarks. Santa Maria Cathedral is worth a separate mention. The cathedral is a beautiful example of architecture of the 15th century. Construction of the sanctuary started in 1402 and lasted almost a hundred years. The decoration of the facade and creation of frescoes inside the church took the majority of time. Travelers are welcome to see the result of such hard work. In the cathedral they will see beautiful statues, grandiose main altar and the Royal Chapel decorated with gilding and elegant drawings. The cathedral is built on a site of an ancient mosque, and it's still possible to see the remains of the original building. It's a small square named Orange Yard, which is surrounded by a big park and is perfect for walks on a hot day. … OpenChapters of the guide to Tarragona
Travel guide to Tarragona
In the vicinity of Tarragona, the El Medol quarry is situated. It will be of interest to those who prefer unusual sights. The development of the quarry started in the 2nd century BC. The stone was used to build many Roman colonies, including Tarraco. The main feature of the quarry is the Obelisk column 16 m long. Supposedly, it was from the place of its location that quarrying began. The so-called Balcony of … Open
Tarragona sightseeing
This picturesque Spanish town is situated on the Mediterranean coast. Rambla Vella Street is considered the central part of Tarragona. This street conventionally divides the town into two parts. The northern part of the town is the location of old quarters. Here you will see buildings that stand here from the reign of the Roman Empire. The old town is surrounded by high fortifying wall, which is also one of the main … Open