These are the 15 Spanish World Heritage cities that are perfect to visit at least once (or several) in your lifetime.

declaration World Heritage Cities constitutes an honor and international recognition by UNESCO, or 15 Spanish cities those who have this title thanks to their beauty, which brings with it a great responsibility to ensure that all these values ​​are preserved and preserved for future generations.

Thus, we wanted to make a review of these 15 cities15 settlements of our geography, full of history and beauty, worth getting lost at least once in your life.

Alcala de Henares (Madrid)

Following an alphabetical order, we begin with Alcalá de Henares, a stone’s throw from Madrid, emerging between Language, Literature and Heritage, and which undoubtedly symbolizes the city of its finest example like no other. University among a unique series of magnificent Renaissance and Baroque buildings

avila

If we talk about Ávila, we talk about it. Wall, It is the biggest indicator of your identity. A medieval structure over two and a half kilometers long, dotted with towers, gates, and gates. Of course, we cannot overlook other points such as: Santa Teresa Monastery, Royal Monastery of Santo Tomás or your Cathedral.

Baeza (Jaen)

Baeza was declared a World Heritage Site in 2003 and is located in the center of the state of Jaén, a short distance from the Sierras de Cazorla, Segura y las Villas Nature Park. Available locally hill areaIt equips it with impressive landscape qualities as well as urban details such as cathedral, Jabalquinto Palace, San Felipe Neri seminary and Plaza del Pópulo.

Caceres

Get closer to the city’s history Caceres It is to know the History of Spain on a small scale, thanks to this great Monumental City accessed through a Roman gate or Baroque style; here we find a Jewish quarter as soon as we leave a Mudejar tower or admire a Mudejar façade. to a Renaissance palace. Come on, it’s normal that it was declared a World Heritage Site in 1986, it’s a unique place to visit and where to eat really well.

Cordova

announced in 1984 Mosque-Cathedral It is a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and was expanded ten years later to the entire historic center of the city. which later expanded medina azahara and Patio Festival. Without a doubt, it’s a great place to get lost and while we’re here, don’t miss the opportunity to get to know the province and its districts like Iznajar.

Basin

The historic city of Cuenca was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1996, thanks to monuments such as its legendary structure. hanging houses, most main square and many more points that make this city a beautiful whole.

Ibiza

The city of Ibiza is a 16th-century fortified area surrounding the old city with the Cathedral and Almudayna Castle at the top, and it’s that special attraction that allowed UNESCO to declare it a World Heritage Site in 1999. it’s a wonderful, almost magical place to get lost, not just in the summer.

Merida (Badajoz)

Emerita Augusta, now Mérida, is a great city, one of Hispania’s most important cities. Where the traces of the Roman Empire and civilization are fully evident in every street, in every corner you pass… roman theaterfor Aqueduct of Miracles or temple of Diana. All of this led to Mérida being declared a World Heritage Site in 1993.

Salamanca

Beauty Salamanca With its University, its cathedral, La Casa Lis, the garden of Calixto or Melibea, or of course its wonderful Plaza Mayor, which is worth sitting down to observe and enjoy every single detail.

San Cristobal de la Laguna (Tenerife)

We return to the islands, specifically San Cristóbal de La Laguna, the first example of an unfortified city, which has been recognized as a World Heritage Site since December 2, 1999. Cathedral and Incarnation Monastery.

Santiago de Compostela

The world pilgrimage center thanks to the Camino de Santiago, Santiago de Compostela is a place where you can breathe a special magic. It was declared a World Heritage Site in 1985 and is a place we cannot miss. Plaza del Obradoiro, where its cathedral is located.

Segovia

If we talk about Segovia, we are talking about the aqueduct, the Alcázar and its cathedral, a monumental complex, among many other things, that leaves no visitor indifferent and makes it one of the most visited cities in Spain (where we can have a wonderful breastfeeding). pig) and was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1985.

Tarragona

Tarragona was also one of the most important cities in Hispania. roman empire and where we find the parts as important as circus on the Mediterranean coast, a large archaeological tour, a Wall… It resulted in it being declared a World Heritage Site in 2000.

Toledo

Wherever you look in Toledo you will see a monument to the coexistence and tolerance of the Three Cultures: Jewish, Christian and Muslim. This is yes the cathedral takes the cake worth every corner though.

ubeda

And finally, but just for a question about the alphabet, we have Úbeda, which was declared a World Heritage Site in 2003, and here we must highlight the great Renaissance works. Holy Chapel of the Savior, Dean Ortega Palace (now Parador), Chain Palace (current town hall) and Santiago Hospital.

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