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To the left: Roman Theatre of Mérida. To the right: Plaza Mayor in Salamanca. Below: Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, bird-eye views of the city of Ibiza and the walled enclosure of Ávila.

has allowed Salamanca to be included on the UNESCO list.

sophisticated balance of forces, with no mortar.

TARRAGONA The ancient Roman settlement of Tarraco is today an impressive archaeological site which has been declared a World Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO. Its circus and amphitheatre are worth a visit. TOLEDO Muslims, Jews and Christians lived together for centuries here and left their mark on the streets, buildings and constructions of the town. The old city centre has been recognised by UNESCO. Andalusia form an important Renaissance complex with palaces and churches from the 16th and 17th centuries. Further information at: whc.unesco.org/en/statesparties/es www.ciudadespatrimonio.org www.parador.es/en ÚBEDA AND BAEZA These two sister cities in

SAN CRISTÓBAL DE LA LAGUNA This city in the Canary Islands is the cradle of typical urban development in Latin America. The austere beauty of the buildings tells of its past as an interface of cultures. SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA The destination of thousands of pilgrims who follow the Way of St. James each year. According to legend, the remains of the Apostle James are preserved in the cathedral, an outstanding example of the artistic interplay of Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque styles and Classicism. The old city was named a World Cultural Heritage Site. SEGOVIA Both the old city centre and the aqueduct have given this city a place on the UNESCO World Heritage list. The Roman aqueduct is a true masterpiece of technology, as it was built entirely of stone blocks that are held together merely through a

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