Among the legacy left by Celts, Romans, Arabs and Catholic Monarchs are spectacular sites such as the Cordoba Roman Bridge, Santa Eulalia Basilica and El Escorial. Other popular sites tend to include Belchite, Lugo Roman Walls and the weirdly wonderful La Sagrada Familia, found in the heart of Catalonia – Barcelona.
The Romans laid the foundations for modern Spanish culture and identity. Spain was even the birthplace of important Roman emperors such as Trajan, Hadrian or Theodosius I.
In the early 8th century, the Visigoth Kingdom – who had taken southern Spain from the Romans – was invaded by the Umayyad Caliphate, ushering in over 700 years of Muslim rule. During this period, Al-Andalus became a major economic and intellectual centre.
Yet Christian kingdoms would soon emerge to reconquer Spanish lands, and from the 16th century would control one of the largest and richest empires in the world. Showcasing this fascinating legacy through its cultural locations, landmarks and monuments, we’ve put together an experts guide to the 10 Best Historic Sites in Spain.
Source: https://www.historyhit.com