Spain
History
Dynastic union tied Spain into a larger political structure and changed its constitutional direction.
Sole sovereign was an important early state or ruling power in the region, giving Spain deep historical roots.
Centralised state was an important early state or ruling power in the region, giving Spain deep historical roots.
First constitution, setting or updating the country's basic constitutional framework, setting or updating the country's basic constitutional framework, setting or updating the country's basic constitutional framework, setting or updating the country's basic constitutional framework, setting or updating the country's basic constitutional framework.
The current constitution came into force, setting the basic framework for today's Spain.
Short facts
RegionSouthern Europe / Iberian Peninsula
LanguageSpanish, Catalan
Time zoneCET (UTC+1)
Drives onRight
Worth seeing
- Barcelona Gaudi: Sagrada Familia, Park Guell and Casa Batllo define Gaudi's visionary Barcelona.
- Madrid Prado: One of the world's great art museums, with Velazquez, Goya and El Greco.
- Alhambra Granada: A Moorish palace complex of intricate tilework and water gardens.
Planning questions
What is Spain known for?Barcelona Gaudi, Madrid Prado, Alhambra Granada.
What is the capital?Madrid.
Which language is useful?Spanish, Catalan.
When is the national day?12 October.
How should I browse it here?Start with the facts, jump to linked cities, then check events and topics.
Upcoming events
LIV Golf Andalucia2026-06-04 - 2026-06-07 - Andalucia - LIV Golf
Spain National Day12 Oct 2026 ยท SpainNo future Spain-linked events are active in the current dataset.
Food & drink
Paella
SangriaKnown for
Barcelona GaudiSagrada FamiliaPark GuellMadrid PradoVelazquezGoyaEl Greco.Alhambra Granada
Music & Culture
National days