Spain Castles & Palaces, Historical, Island & Reefs + Lighthouse Pictures

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From the peaks of the Pyrenees to sun-scorched beaches and desert-like regions, Spain is a country of diverse landscapes. Enjoy this natural backdrop while you view eclectic architecture, sample regional food and be swept up in one of the country’s many festivals.

A canal filled with boats laps around the scenic gardens at the front of this neo-Renaissance palace known as the Venice of Seville.

Its grandiose colonnade and refurbished 19th-century interior make up an exquisite setting, with excellent acoustics for operatic shows and music concerts.

See the majestic gate that was once Madrid’s eastern entrance but is today a symbol of the Spanish metropolis.

Take in the large domed ceilings and artistic details in one of Gaudí’s earliest buildings.

This concert hall is an awe-inspiring example of modernist architecture. Tour the building or get in early for tickets to a performance.

A lake and a majestic fountain are among the highlights in this urban park that stands on the site of the city’s former fortress.

Be spellbound by the scale and splendor of the Spanish Royal Family’s former official residence.

From the peaks of the Pyrenees to sun-scorched beaches and desert-like regions, Spain is a country of diverse landscapes. Enjoy this natural backdrop while you view eclectic architecture, sample regional food and be swept up in one of the country’s many festivals.

Maze-like hedges, marble sculptures and colorful flower beds adorn this historic royal garden, where the palace’s stables and carriages once lay.

From the peaks of the Pyrenees to sun-scorched beaches and desert-like regions, Spain is a country of diverse landscapes. Enjoy this natural backdrop while you view eclectic architecture, sample regional food and be swept up in one of the country’s many festivals.

Count the regularly spaced scallop shells that adorn the walls of this historic 500-year-old building surrounded by symbols of love.

Wander amid the many lanes of the historic center where interesting architecture, a leafy park and traditional apple cider await. 

An arresting façade, richly decorated chapels and the tomb of a former king make this centuries-old church one of Pamplona’s most symbolic landmarks. 

Experience the rich Baroque beauty of this ornate basilica, built on the site where devotees believe that the Virgin Mary appeared on a marble pillar in A.D. 40.

Experience the rich Baroque beauty of this ornate basilica, built on the site where devotees believe that the Virgin Mary appeared on a marble pillar in A.D. 40.

A canal filled with boats laps around the scenic gardens at the front of this neo-Renaissance palace known as the Venice of Seville.

From the peaks of the Pyrenees to sun-scorched beaches and desert-like regions, Spain is a country of diverse landscapes. Enjoy this natural backdrop while you view eclectic architecture, sample regional food and be swept up in one of the country’s many festivals.

Admire the intriguing boat shape of a medieval castle from this unobstructed viewpoint in the midst of a pleasant park.

Be spellbound by the scale and splendor of the Spanish Royal Family’s former official residence.

Discover one of the most significant landmarks of Salamanca, a spectacular structure with medieval sites, ancient gargoyles and unforgettable works of art. 

Stop by a 16th-century meeting room inside the Cathedral of Seville that is stunningly decorated with religious paintings, sculptures and reliefs.