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.
Prior to Gary and I setting out on any trip we usually look out for UNESCO World Heritage Sites in local regions.
These are the ones we have found when we have previously visited Portugal and France.
There are some locations here that people often flock to, and there’s sound reasoning for this. Hopefully, there are a couple that you may never have heard of or not visited yet. Leave me a comment if you have some recommendations yourself.
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Although what is unique about Cuenca is the Casas Colgadas, the Hanging Houses.
They are marvellous to look at; they appear to be clinging to the edge of the rockface, I really don’t think I could live in one of these. Cuenca was inscribed onto the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1996.
Where to stay in Cuenca
Our accommodation for the 2 nights we were in Cuenca, was at the Parador de Cuenca. This hotel (once a convent) is in a wonderful location with views across the Huécar gorge.
If you suffer from acrophobia, then this hotel is probably not for you, as you have to cross the San Pablo bridge to get into town (or a very long walk around).
There are so many incredible places to discover in Spain and I love planning road trips. I often use the DK Guides,
I find them extremely informative, easy to follow and the pictures and maps tempt you into searching for more
Where to stay in Burgos
A little bit of trivia
The architecture in Seville is beautiful, I just love the Moorish style, and the three buildings that are listed on the UNESCO World Heritage Site are incredible.
I know there are queues, but they are really worth the time and effort. The detail and opulence inside the Alcázar are magnificent, and the gardens are stunning to wander around.
Where to stay In Seville
If the Alcázar wasn’t enough, then head over to the equally magnificent Seville Cathedral. It is huge, and particularly when you walk inside, you really get a sense of the enormity of the church. There are lovely cloisters and gardens within the grounds, and also the cathedral houses the tomb of Christopher Columbus.
This is an ideal package; not only do you skip the long queues at the Alcázar and Seville’s Cathedral, you also get a 3-hour guided tour.
We love Seville, and it's a great base to explore Andalucía, I love nothing more than planning a trip and so often I use the DK Eyewitness books. I find them extremely informative, easy to follow and the pictures and maps tempt you into discovering more.
We used a previous version of this book to plan our southern Spanish road trips, now you can grab the revised copy.
They have some unusual souvenirs here, as the city has a long history in the production of swords. The Historic City of Toledo was added to the UNESCO List 1986, and one I think we will return back to.
You won’t want to miss Toledo’s historical sites, join a 3-hour tour to visit four of the monuments and you are then free to discover the other three at your leisure.
Where to stay in Toledo
The Renaissance buildings of Úbeda and Baeza were inscribed onto the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2003.
Take a wander throughout the two little cities as they are a real pleasure and why not get yourself some olive oil while your there.
Where to stay in Úbeda
Our accommodation for the 2 nights we were in Úbeda, was at the Palacio de la Rambla. This hotel has a wonderful inner courtyard which is attributed to Andrés de Vandelvira, the Renaissance architect.
It is just on the outskirts of the Old Town, so very central.
Create your own Spanish Road Trip
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.
Where to stay in 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.
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.
We used a previous version of this book to plan our Spanish road trips, now you can grab the revised copy.
More of UNESCO Spain
Did you catch our earlier post; we had another eight locations for you to explore in Spain in a post entitled - 'UNESCO World Heritage sites to visit in Spain – Part 1'. Why not check it out if?
Of course, we also listen - what other UNESCO sites in Spain should we include on our next visit to Spain? why not leave us a comment below?
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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.