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In Granada:
The Arab occupation lasted for 8 centuries, and the influence of this period known as the "Al-Andalus", is seen reflected throughout the architecture and the art of Spain . You can see La Alhambra and the Generalife, the royal palace of the Arab kings. Located in the 15th century palace of Charles V , are the Alhambra Museum of Spanish-Muslim Art and the Museum of Fine Arts .
In Córdoba:
The "Mezquita", or mosque, was constructed by the Moors on the site of a Visigoth church in the 8th century and later converted into a Christian cathedral in the 13th century, after the reconquest of Córdoba by the Catholic Monarchs, Isabel and Ferdinand. It also houses a fascinating museum full of religious art and relics. You can go through the Jewish Quarters to the beautiful Torre de la Calahorra.
Toledo:
There are art treasures of the small fortress city of Toledo . You can see the impressive Gothic Cathedral of Toledo followed by a visit to the museum dedicated to one of Spain 's most acclaimed artists, El Greco. After seeing his masterpiece The Burial of Count Orgaz, you can take a walk through the winding streets of this rare medieval hilltop city to appreciate the Arabic, Jewish and Spanish influences in the architecture.
León:
León is home to one of the most splendid examples of Spanish Romanesque architecture, the church of San Isidro . You can visit this 11th century church to observe its architecture and rare frescos. You can also visit San Marcos Hostal, and Gaudi's Casa de Botines.
Astorga:
Southest of León is the town of Astorga . You can visit the Cathedral of Santa Maria, originally a Romanesque church built in the XI century and added onto with a combination of Gothic, Neoclassical, Baroque and Renaissance architecture. Astorga is also home to the Palacio Episcopal de Astorga, a church designed by the Catalan modernist Antonio Gaudí, one of the most important artists in Spanish history.
Madrid:
You can see the historic center: the 16th century Plaza Mayor (commissioned by King Phillip II in the Hispano-Flemish style with beautiful frescos decorating the Casa de la Panaderia), the Neoclassical Church of San Francisco el Grande, and the Baroque Church of San Isidro. El Prado and the Museum Reina Sofia truly make Madrid a cultural center of the world. These museums house the masterpieces of Goya, Velázquez, Picasso, El Greco, Salvador Dalí, and Joan Miró, as well as artists from around the world. You can see charming Paseo del Prado to the beautiful fountain of Cibeles.
Aranjuez :
You can visit the summer palace built by Phillip II in the 16th century and the gardens- designated a World Heritage site . You can also visit the Royal Barge Museum which houses a fascinating collection of crafts including a gilded ship used to transport the Spanish monarchs downriver to their royal spread.
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