Historic building

Spain now counts 50 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, with a spread that runs from prehistoric stone architecture to enlightened urban planning.

Antoni Gaudí's Sagrada Família feels like part of Barcelona's DNA. It's been slowly reaching for the sky for generations, a piece of living history that seems to change every time you look at it.

Spain has an extraordinary number of entire towns and cities recognised as World Heritage Sites, places where the streets themselves tell centuries-old stories.

Spain is brimming with cultural treasures, including ancient Roman structures, mind-bending modern architecture and history-defining rock art. To give you an idea of how significant the history is here, the city of Córdoba holds the record for the most UNESCO recognitions in the world.

When most people think of UNESCO sites in Spain, their minds usually jump to the Alhambra or Gaudí's masterpieces in Barcelona. And while they're undoubtedly must-sees, they're just the start of the story.

Spain is a country that never fails to impress when it comes to history and culture. It holds a millennium of history, with everything from Roman ruins to modernist architecture dotted across its landscape.

The Alhambra in Granada is undoubtedly one of Spain’s most iconic landmarks.

This historic 3,700 m2 building was declared a Cultural Interest Asset in 1963. Founded in the 16th century, it is an architectural and artistic landmark.