Spain
History
The crowns of Castile and Aragon were joined under Ferdinand and Isabella.
Sole sovereign marked a step in Spain's sovereign statehood.
The Nueva Planta decrees replaced regional charters with centralised rule.
The Cortes of Cadiz adopted Spain's first constitution.
The current constitution came into force, setting the basic framework for today's Spain.
Part ofEuropeMore countries, cities and routes.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.
- Bilbao Guggenheim: Frank Gehry's titanium museum sits on the Nervion river and anchors Bilbao's modern city image.
- Alhambra Granada: A Moorish palace complex of intricate tilework and water gardens.
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MadridPlanning questions
What is Spain known for?Barcelona Gaudi, Bilbao Guggenheim, Madrid Prado, Alhambra Granada.
What is the capital?Madrid.
Which language is useful?Spanish, Catalan.
When is the national day?12 October.
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Food & drink
Paella
SangriaKnown for
Barcelona GaudiSagrada FamiliaPark GuellBilbao GuggenheimMadrid PradoVelazquezGoyaEl Greco.Alhambra Granada
Music & Culture