Architecture in Spain is an exotic mix of early Moorish influences, European trends, and surreal modernism. These links and resources will help you plan your architecture tour through Spain.
Must-See Buildings in Barcelona:
- Buildings by Antoni Gaudi
- Montjuic Communications Tower
- Agbar Tower
- Barcelona Cathedral
- Hospital de Sant Pau
- Palau de la Musica
- Illa de la Discordia
- Hotel Porta Fira
Must-See Buildings in Bilbao:
- Guggenheim Bilbao
- Metro Station Entrance Enclosure, “Fosterito”
Must-See Buildings in Granada:
- Alhambra Palace
Must-See Buildings in Madrid:
- The Monastery at El Escorial (Northwest of Madrid)
Must-See Buildings in Seville:
- Alcazar Palace
- Alamillo Bridge
Must-See in Zaragoza, Spain:
- Pedestrian Bridge over the Ebro River
Important Styles in Spain:
- Gothic
- Art Nouveau, or modernisme
- Deconstructivism
Famous Architects in Spain:
- Antoni GaudÃ
- Santiago Calatrava