Spain

SPAIN

ÁVILA

Alcalá de Henares , the birthplace of Cervantes, is the site of Europe's oldest open-air theatre, and in San tiago de Compostela you'll discover treasures in the Romanesque, Goth ic and Baroque styles. The old city of Santiago is one of the most beauti ful town centres in the world.

You'll also find the legacy of the Ro mans awaiting you in Mérida and Tarragona where you can walk amid numerous archaeological remains such as amphitheatres, circuses and theatres. Segovia is also home to a veritable marvel of engineering, the Roman aqueduct, one of the best preserved in Europe. Avila , with its imposing city walls, and Cáceres , with its cobbled streets, its mediaeval fortress-hous es and its towers, will transport you back in time to the Middle Ages.

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