Spain for Seniors

SPAIN FOR SENIORS

Photo: Olena Kachmar/123rf.com VALENCIA This city on the shores of the Mediterranean has one of the largest historical old towns in Spain. It's the capital of the Region of Valencia, fa- mous for its beaches and its exception- al climate, it's also home to one of the most extensive scientific and cultural complexes in Europe: the City of Arts

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a a GOTHIC QUARTER BARCELONA

BARCELONA In this Mediterranean city, the capital of Catalonia, Roman remains and medieval neighbourhoods (like the famous Gothic Quarter) can be found alongside mod- ern avant-garde buildings. A fantastic place for taking a walk. Here you'll find La Sagrada Familia , one of the city's icons, designed by Antoni Gaudí and the flagship of Modernism. This genius left his mark all around the city, with extraor- dinaryworks like the colourful Güell Park and the renowned La Pedrera-Casa Milá and Casa Batlló buildings, where light, colour and organic shapes blend togeth- er with wood, glass and stoneware. This is a city that's open to the world: ven- ue for international events and promoter of the latest trends. A simple walk along the Ramblas is enough to observe the cos- mopolitan spirit of this city that attracts travellers from cultures around the world. L L www.barcelonaturisme.com

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