World Heritage Cities in Spain

WORLD HERITAGE CITIES

Alcalá de Henares , the birthplace of Cervantes, is home to one of Europe's oldest open-air theatres, while in Santiago de Compostela you'll find Romanesque, Gothic andBaroque treas- ures. Other World Heritage cities not to be missed include Úbeda and Baeza , with their incredible Renaissance pal- aces and churches, and Cuenca , where you'll see the astonishing Hanging Houses blending seamlessly with the natural surroundings. And you'll also find numerous priceless cultural attractions in the islands. The streets in the city of San Cristóbal de

La Laguna in Tenerife offer an insight into the origins of Latin American town planning. Finally, in the Mediterranean, the Balearic Island of Ibiza has been rec- ognised by the UNESCO for its walled city along with other cultural and natu- ral treasures. In each of these cities you can appreciate extraordinary artistic and archaeological gems of incalculable value,

enjoy the cuisine and discover the history and traditions of Spain. Come and discover them!

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