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Über das Reiseziel: Madrid has a tempo of its own: The dry air of the Castilian plain crackles with its cosmopolitan crowds. If the illuminated shop windows along the Gran Vía, and the unrelenting elegance of Paseo de la Castellana are overwhelming, retreat to Old Madrid. Its tangle of side streets south of Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol are what makes the real Madrid. Spend half a day in the Prado Museum, thaat sit to rest on the steps leading down to the lake in lush Retiro Park. The city begins to live it up as soon as the sun goes down. Madrid claims to boast the largest number of bars per capita of any European city. Madrid teems with cultural events all year round. After concert, play or film, you can choose among literally hundreds of tapas bars and an endless array of nightspots. Madrid successfylly combines its cosmopolitan sophistication with its most cherished local traditions, the result is fascinating to explore.

Über das Reiseziel: Cuenca ist eine Stadt in der spanischen Region Kastilien-La Mancha. Die Stadt selbst ist ein Weltkulturerbe – die Altstadt ist ein herausragendes Beispiel einer mittelalterlichen Stadt, die an den steilen Hängen eines Berges erbaut wurde. Die historische Festungsstadt Cuenca, die aus dem Gebiet innerhalb der Mauern und den Vierteln El Castillo, San Antón und Los Tiradores besteht, wurde von der UNESCO zum Weltkulturerbe erklärt. Sein historisches Zentrum, das zum Kulturgut erklärt wurde, erstreckt sich am Rand felsiger Klippen im Herzen der Serranía de Cuenca-Berge. Die Kathedrale, die Hängenden Häuser und die gepflasterten Straßen werden selbst den abgestumpftesten Reisenden verzaubern.

Über das Reiseziel: Valencia prizes its huertas, orchards, of citrus fruit trees, which flourish despite the arid conditions. Here visitors will find monuments to water, or fountains, and celebrations of vegetation, or gardens. This provincial capital, the third largest city in Spain, also offers a variety of museums and ancient monuments and buildings, all with a distinctly Moorish and nautical flavour. Valencia is the birthplace of both paella and orxata de chufas, and it provides the most authentic setting for sampling them. From the Old Town rises the Gothic and neoclassical Seu, Metropolitan Cathedral. Its tower, the Micalet, offers a far-reaching panorama of the historic centre of the city. The inside of the cathedral is notable for its cool simplicity and simple, but beautiful, six-panel altarpiece. The Museu de la Seu, the Cathedral Museum, claims among other lesser treasures, two large Goyas and one of Spain’s several supposedly authentic Holy Grails. Nearby is the Llotja de la Seda, the former silk exchange, with its handsome pillars. No matter if you like the modern or the old, Valencia has everything to offer. You can get lost at night in the historic centre and walk in front of the illuminated cathedral or visit La Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias, the City of Arts and Sciences, the avant-garde side of the city.

Über das Reiseziel: Teruel ist die Hauptstadt von Aragón. Die Provinz beherbergt bemerkenswerte Beispiele der Mudéjar-Architektur. Dies ist ein hervorragendes Beispiel für die Mudéjar-Architektur von Aragon, die von der UNESCO zum Weltkulturerbe erklärt wurde. Weitere interessante Ziele in der Provinz sind Albarracín mit seiner arabischen Festung; Mora de Rubielos, das eines der am besten erhaltenen Schlösser in Aragon hat; und Alcalá de la Selva, das bei Wanderern aufgrund seiner attraktiven Landschaften sehr beliebt ist. Die lokalen Schweinefleischprodukte sind sehr zu empfehlen, insbesondere der luftgetrocknete Schinken aus Teruel.

Über das Reiseziel: Zaragoza is the culminant point in the valley of Ebro, Spain's most water-bearing river, and it is strategically located between Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao, Valencia and Toulouse. Zaragoza is one of the great monumental towns in Spain. It was founded some 2000 years ago, and Old-Iberians, Romans, Goths and Muslims equally left their heritage. Today the town is economically very active, and organizes several important international fairs and has a vibrant music scene. The main temple in Zaragoza is the Basilica de Nuestra Señora del Pilar. It has 11 domes and they defines the skyline of the city with brightly coloured tiles. It is the second centre of pilgrimage in Spain after the Cathedral in Santiago de Compostela. In its interior the wall-paintings in the cupola, works of Goya and Bayeau, are of particular interest. In the church’s museum you can see a large collection mainly of religious art. The view of the Cathedral of Zaragoza along the river is one of the best postcards of the city. And at night, it is even more beautiful. A perfect setting for a walk or for a romantic date. The Palacio de la Aljaferia, an 11th century splendid king's palace with intricate decorations including ceilings of gold, is one of the very few remaining Moorish buildings in the city. Zaragoza is a dynamic and modern town with a unique food and bar culture. The city is a real architectural treasure and a growing young population guarantees a busy night life.

Über das Reiseziel: Guadalajara ist eine Provinz in Zentral-/Nord-Zentralspanien, im nördlichen Teil der autonomen Gemeinschaft von Kastilien-La Mancha. Im Jahr 2013 hatte sie eine Bevölkerung von 257.723 Menschen. Die Bevölkerung der Provinz ist in den letzten 10 Jahren gewachsen. Infantado Bemerkenswerte Sehenswürdigkeiten sind die Burg und die Mauern von Palazuelos, der Palast von El Infantado, der Herzogspalast von Pastrana, der Palast der Herzöge von Medinaceli (Cogolludo), die Kathedrale von Sigüenza, die Cueva de los Casares in La Riba de Saelices und das Castillo de Pioz. Die Co-Kathedrale von Santa María de la Fuente la Mayor in der Stadt Guadalajara wurde 1941 zum Kulturgut von besonderem Interesse erklärt.

Über das Reiseziel: Madrid has a tempo of its own: The dry air of the Castilian plain crackles with its cosmopolitan crowds. If the illuminated shop windows along the Gran Vía, and the unrelenting elegance of Paseo de la Castellana are overwhelming, retreat to Old Madrid. Its tangle of side streets south of Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol are what makes the real Madrid. Spend half a day in the Prado Museum, thaat sit to rest on the steps leading down to the lake in lush Retiro Park. The city begins to live it up as soon as the sun goes down. Madrid claims to boast the largest number of bars per capita of any European city. Madrid teems with cultural events all year round. After concert, play or film, you can choose among literally hundreds of tapas bars and an endless array of nightspots. Madrid successfylly combines its cosmopolitan sophistication with its most cherished local traditions, the result is fascinating to explore.