Wonders of Spain
Open your eyes to a whole new place
By Kelly Mason
Spanish
Grades 9-12
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Historical Places in Spain
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Plaza Mayor
La Sagrada Familia
Plaza de Toros
Cuenca
Alhambra
La Concha
The Royal Palace
Museo del Prado
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Plaza Mayor of Madrid
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Located in the city of Madrid, Spain
One of the major tourist attractions
The Plaza Mayor measures 394ft x 295ft
Was first destroyed in fire accident and later rebuilt in 1790
Center where a number of public executions, bull fights, markets, soccer
games take place
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La Segrada Familia
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Large Roman Catholic church in Barcelona, Spain
Designed by Antonio Gaudi
The church is still incomplete to this day after 100 years
There is a charge for the services and must book in advance
Expected to be completed by 2041
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Alhambra
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Part fortress, part garden, and part palace
Sits on a plateau overlooking the city of Granada, Spain
Constructed in the 14th century
The entire building is made of red clay
Beautiful Islamic architecture
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The Royal Palace
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Located in the city of Madrid
Home of the King of Spain
Built between 1738 and 1755
Palace is bordered by a large park that gives a perfect view of the palace
The royal army museum is located in the west wing
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Plaza Toros Las Ventas
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Home of bullfighting in Madrid
Third largest bullring in the world
Designed by Jose Espeliu
Bullfights are held every Sunday between March and December
June 17, 1931 was the first bullfight in the Plaza
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Cuenca
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Northeast of the Castile-la
Mancha region
Capital of the province is the
city of Cuenca
Example of a medieval city in
Spain
“Hanging houses” are built
right on the edges of the
mountains
Has some of oldest cave art
in Spain
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La Concha
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Located in San Sebastian, Spain
Said to be one of the best beaches in Europe
Beach is protected from strong winds by steep cliffs and islands
Boats run from the beach to the island of Saint Claire every half hour
The nature around this beach is not found anywhere else in Europe
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Museo del Prado
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Main Spanish national art museum located in the city of Madrid
The collection of arts is from the 12th century to the 19th century
Large number of works are from Francisco de Goya, Diego Valazquez, and
Peter Paul Reubens
collection currently comprises around 7,600 paintings, 1,000 sculptures,
4,800 prints and 8,200 drawings
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Multiple Choice Question
What historical place in Spain is known for their
“hanging houses”?
A. Plaza Toros Las Ventas
B. Cuenca
C. La Sagrada Familia
D. Plaza Mayor de Madrid
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• Plaza Toros las Ventas is known for the bull
fights held in the arena
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• Cuenca is an example of a medieval city in
Spain where houses are built on edges of the
mountains
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• La Sagrada Familia is a famous cathedral in
Spain
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• The Plaza Mayor of Madrid is a famous plaza
which attracts many tourists
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