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Culture and Heritage tour



Spain is known all over the world as a country having diverse cultural heritage. This is the result of the influence exerted by a large number of nations and peoples throughout the history of Spain. Thus, Spanish cultural roots can be traced back to a number of cultures like Celtiberian, Latin, Visigothic , Roman Catholicism, and Islam. Apart from this the Mediterranean and Atlantic environment of the country played a decisive role in shaping the culture of Spain. A cultural and heritage tour of Spain includes all the cultural and heritage sites of the country. A cultural and heritage tour of the country of Spain is therefore very enchanting.

Spanish architecture forms an important part of the cultural and heritage tour of Spain. By Spanish architecture is meant buildings that fall within the geographical limit of the country. Cordoba for example was the capital of the country when it was under the Muslim rule. Later when the country came under the influence of Christianity, the country adopted the styles of Christianity. During the period from 12th to 17th centuries the architecture of the country is characterized by a blend of European and Arabic architecture. In fact, the architecture of Spain includes monuments of prehistoric period like Minorca in the Balearic Islands, down to the Roman architecture like M�rida and Tarragona, the decorative Lonja in Seville, Mud�jar buildings, Gothic cathedrals, and castles. Modernism dawned on Spain with the arrival of Spanish architects and painters like Rafael Moneo, Santiago Calatrava, Ricardo Bofill, Pablo Picasso, Juan Gris, Joan Mir� and Salvador Dal�.

Spanish art forms another important cultural heritage of Spain. Spanish art refers to the artistic works developed in Spain throughout the history of the country as well as those developed by Spanish authors throughout the world. Spanish art like culture of Spain has been influenced by the historic, geographic and general diversity of the country of Spain.

 
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