Spain is one of the most historically rich nations in the world, with amazing cathedrals, monasteries, and other architecture from centuries of artistic endeavor. If you want to do more than lay on the beach and drink, this is the place for you. Whether for short breaks
or several weeks of enriching site-seeing and learning, Spain has so much to offer. There are hundreds of amazing cultural sight-seeing opportunities, and a warmly welcoming local populace. If you don’t speak Spanish, there’s no need to worry, many Spaniards are familiar with American travelers, and offer a warm reception to tourists.

Some of the greatest architecture in the world has developed in Spain, as various cultures have populated the area and contributed their influences to Spain’s identity and nationality over the last 2000 years or so. The Moors and the Romans were the two biggest early contributors to what has become known as Spanish Architecture, but many other transformations and evolutions have taken place since then. The Renaissance spurred a significant change in Spanish architecture, and contributed to lavishly and intricately detailed beauty of its current architecture.

Many of the most famous churches in the world are found in Spain, such as the Sagrada Familia, a Roman Catholic church found in Barcelona. The detail, size, and utter magnificence of its design will take your breath away.