Architecture in Spain

A Guide for Travelers to Spain

Architecture in Spain is an exotic mix of early Moorish influences, European trends, and surreal modernism. These links and resources will help you plan your architecture tour through Spain.

Must-See Buildings in Spain:

• Buildings by Antoni Gaudi
  
• Alhambra Palace overlooking Granada
• Bilbao Museum
• Alcazar Palace, Seville
• The Monastery at El Escorial.

Important Styles in Spain:

• Gothic
• Art Nouveau, or modernisme
• Deconstructivism

Famous Architects in Spain:

• Antoni Gaudí
• Santiago Calatrava

Photo Galleries of Spain:

• Catherals in Spain
• New Architecture in Spain
  Audio slide show from the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
• Modern Architecture in Spain
  Photos and commentary by Witold Rybczynski.
• Cities and Landscapes
  Photos from your Guide to European Travel.

Further Reading About Spain:

• The Royal Palaces of Spain
  Text by Juan A. Hernandez Ferrero and photos by Humberto Rivas give an inside look at royal life in Spain. ISBN: 0789205017 (Compare prices)
• The Modern in Spain
  Author Gabriel Ruiz Cabrero explores modern Spanish architecture from the 1940s. ISBN: 0262531720 (Compare prices)

Travel Help for Spain:

• Spain Travel Resources