These incredible monuments survived 500+ years! All open to tourists with practical visiting info, ticket prices, and insider tips.
1238-1358
Granada, Spain
Last Muslim palace in Western Europe! Absolutely stunning Nasrid architecture with intricate geometric patterns, reflect...
Open to visitors!
€14-19 (book online 3 months ahead!)
784-987 (mosque), 1236+ (cathedral)
Córdoba, Spain
MIND-BLOWING! A Catholic cathedral INSIDE a massive mosque! Forest of 856 columns with red-and-white striped arches. Uni...
Open to visitors!
€13 (free 8:30-9:30am Mon-Sat for prayer)
12th century
Segovia, Spain
Looks like a FAIRY TALE! Perched on a rock cliff, this castle supposedly inspired Disney's Cinderella Castle. Originally...
Open to visitors!
€8 (€10 with tower)
1075-1211
Galicia, Spain
END POINT of Camino de Santiago pilgrimage! Supposedly contains remains of Saint James the Apostle. Baroque façade is ja...
Open to visitors!
Cathedral free! Museum €6. Rooftop tour €12.
1184-1198 (minaret), 1558-1568 (bell tower)
Seville, Spain
Former MINARET of a mosque, now bell tower of Catholic cathedral! Climb 34 RAMPS (not stairs!) to the top - designed so ...
Open to visitors!
€12 (includes cathedral + Giralda + Alcázar)
1180
Toledo, Spain
Former synagogue with HORSESHOE ARCHES! Shows Muslim architecture + Jewish use + Christian ownership = Toledo in a nutsh...
Open to visitors!
€3 (or get Toledo Tourist Bracelet €10 for 7 monuments)
1221-1567
Burgos, Spain
Gothic masterpiece! Burial place of EL CID and his wife Doña Jimena. Intricate spires, flying buttresses, stunning stain...
Open to visitors!
€9 (audio guide included)
10th-16th century
Teruel, Spain
ENTIRE MEDIEVAL TOWN frozen in time! Pink buildings clinging to cliffsides. Considered one of Spain's most beautiful vil...
Open to visitors!
Town is free to walk! Cathedral €3. Walls walk €4.
1205-1301
León, Spain
Called "House of Light"! Has 1,800 square meters of STAINED GLASS - more than any Gothic cathedral! Light floods in ever...
Open to visitors!
€6 (€8 includes museum)
1065-1110 (Muslim), 1300s (Christian additions)
Zaragoza, Spain
Muslim palace showing Taifa period architecture! Golden age of Muslim art. Intricate plasterwork, arches, reflection poo...
Open to visitors!
€5 (free Sundays!)
Most Reconquista monuments are UNESCO World Heritage! Protected forever.
Alhambra alone generates 2+ million Instagram posts yearly!
Spain\'s AVE high-speed trains connect all major Reconquista cities!
Most monuments €3-15. Many free on Sundays or certain hours!
Alhambra tickets sell out 3 months in advance! Book online early.
Toledo, Córdoba offer tourist passes covering multiple monuments - save €€€!
Walk Camino de Santiago - see monuments AND get spiritual experience!