
UNESCO World Heritage sites to visit in Spain – Part 2
Another 8 of Spain’s top historical locations
So, this is part two of my UNESCO World Heritage Sites to visit in Spain. I just felt to squeeze all of these fantastic places into one post didn’t quite do them justice. As mentioned in part one, Spain has such a rich history, that it just brims with UNESCO sites.

The view of the Alcázar from the Templar church, Segovia
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The bridge to the town, Cuenca
A helpful guide
There are so many incredible places to discover in Spain and I love planning road trips. I often use the DK Eyewitness books, I find them extremely informative, easy to follow and the pictures and maps tempt you into searching for more.
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The Cathedral of Our Lady of Grace, Cuenca

Casas Colgadas, Cuenca
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The Catherdral in Burgos
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Inside the Cathedral, Seville

La Giralda - The Cathedral Tower, Seville
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Toledo in the heart of Castile–La Mancha region is a beautiful city, full of such incredible history. We loved strolling around the ancient streets, amongst the winding lanes trying not to get lost. The 13th-century Gothic cathedral stands prominent within the city along with the beautiful Alcázar.

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Úbeda and Baeza are two delightful little cities nestled in the Andalusian hills surrounded by olive groves. There are still a few traces of the Moorish influences around the two places; however, it is the Renaissance architecture that is now prominent around the towns, particularly in Úbeda.



Fuente de Santa Maria, Baeza
In our opinion
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Once you have visited Segovia and observed its Roman aqueduct which was built in A.D. 50, there will be no doubt in your mind why Segovia is on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Climb up high for the best views, Segovia
The aqueduct located in Plaza del Azoguejo is an astonishing feat of engineering like no other and what is incredible, is that not once piece of mortar was used to secure it. The Romans certainly wanted to leave their mark.

The Cathedral at night, Segovia
Segovia has such a rich depth of history throughout the old town. Not only does it have the ancient aqueduct, but it also has 11th-century Alcázar and a 16th-century Gothic Cathedral, which was the last Gothic-style cathedral to be built in Spain.

The Alcazar of Segovia
If you are staying in the bustling city of Madrid, why not head out for a day and visit the historic cities of Segovia and Toledo.
An 11-hour guided tour will escort you to both towns and allow you to skip the lines.
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This UNESCO Site is slightly different as it takes in the routes of Santiago de Compostela, originally inscribed on the UNESCO list in 1993. If you have ever travelled through the north-west of Spain, you will have seen many people with their hiking boots on and rucksacks on their backs, walking the Christian pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela.

Resting against the cross, León

Highlighting the way, Santillana del Mar
It’s quite inspiring to see the dedicated pilgrims heading off early in the morning through town squares. They are armed with their maps and the obligatory scallop shell that symbolises the Camino de Santiago.
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Comments
What an amazing trip to the Unesco site in Spain. Your photos are stunning and make me feel like I was strolling along with you. Seville, with its incredible Moorish architecture is top of my list. #FarawayFiles
Thanks very much, there are so many incredible places in Spain, although I do agree with you, as I love Seville too.
I’ve spent a lot of time in Spain but not so much in the north. It looks like there’s a whole world of historical treasures to be discovered there. Segovia definitely looks like a must-visit, the aqueduct and cathedral both look very impressive. #farawayfiles
There are some beautiful places in the north Spain and like you say, so much history, Salamanca and León a lovely cities too. Although the aqueduct in Segovia definitely needs to be seen.