UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Spain

A palace and fortress complex with extraordinary significance to Islamic architecture, featuring beautiful gardens and intricate decorations.

Built between 1221 and 1567, Burgos Cathedral is a masterpiece of Spanish Gothic architecture. Its construction spanned from the 13th to 16th centuries, incorporating elements of French Gothic style with German and other European influences. The cathedral is renowned for its vast scale, architectural consistency, outstanding sculptures, and unique collection of works of art including paintings, choir stalls, reredos, tombs, and stained-glass windows. It houses the tomb of El Cid and his wife Dona Jimena.

The Cave of Altamira contains outstanding examples of cave art from the Upper Paleolithic period. The site was extended in 2008 to include 17 additional caves in northern Spain, representing the apogee of Paleolithic cave art between 35,000 and 11,000 years ago. The caves display remarkable examples of prehistoric artistic techniques, including the masterful use of color, three-dimensional effects, and the incorporation of natural rock formations into the compositions.

One of Europe's most important wetland reserves and a major site for migrating birds, featuring diverse ecosystems including marshes, dunes, and forests.

Doñana National Park in Andalusia occupies the right bank of the Guadalquivir river at its estuary on the Atlantic Ocean. It is one of the largest heronries in the Mediterranean region and a breeding ground for thousands of European and African migratory birds. The park features a great variety of ecosystems and shelters wildlife including endangered species such as the Spanish imperial eagle and the Iberian lynx.

The historic center of Cordoba, which includes the Great Mosque (Mezquita) and surrounding medieval quarters.

A city with a blend of Roman, Islamic, Northern Gothic and Italian Renaissance architectural influences, with well-preserved city walls.

A historic city that successively hosted Roman, Visigoth, Moorish, Jewish, and Christian cultures, known as the "city of three cultures."

An exceptional example of a medieval fortress town that has preserved its original urban landscape intact. The town is built on a defensive position between the deep gorges of the Huécar and Júcar rivers, and its fortified medieval center blends harmoniously with the surrounding natural environment.

Remarkable for its marine ecosystems, coastal biodiversity, and its historic fortified town (Dalt Vila) showing evidence of different cultures.

A remarkable collection of pre-Romanesque architectural monuments from the 9th century, representing the height of the Kingdom of Asturias. The monuments include the churches of Santa María del Naranco, San Miguel de Lillo, Santa Cristina de Lena, the Cámara Santa, and San Julián de los Prados, featuring innovative structural elements and distinctive decorative features that had significant influence on medieval architecture in the Iberian Peninsula.

The Old City of Salamanca, founded in pre-Roman times, flourished during the Middle Ages as a prestigious university town, earning the title of "Athens of the West." The city features remarkable examples of Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque architecture, including the iconic Plaza Mayor, two cathedral complexes, numerous palaces, and the historic University of Salamanca founded in 1134, one of the oldest universities in Europe.

A historic university city with a rich architectural legacy, including its celebrated Plaza Mayor and the Old and New Cathedrals.

The Roman aqueduct of Segovia, probably built c. 50 CE, is an impressive feat of engineering with its two tiers of arches stretching 818 meters and standing 29 meters high. The old town contains numerous Romanesque churches, a Gothic cathedral, the unique Alcázar fortress, and a medieval layout. These monuments, along with its historical context, exemplify a complex historical development and splendid urban environment.

Founded in the 11th century to protect Spanish territories from the Moors, Ávila is an outstanding example of a complete and well-preserved medieval fortified city. The 2.5km walls with 88 semicircular towers and 9 gates encircle the old town, which contains many Romanesque churches, Gothic cathedral, and Renaissance palaces. Beyond the walls, the Extra-Muros Churches include fine examples of medieval religious architecture that influenced Spanish colonial development in the Americas.

Prehistoric rock art found in the surrounding caves

The old town of Santiago de Compostela, which developed as a place of pilgrimage at the end of the Camino de Santiago.

The highest mountain in Spain and the world's third-tallest volcanic structure, featuring a dramatic landscape of geological significance.

Seven properties designed by the architect Antoni Gaudí, including Sagrada Familia, Park Güell, Casa Batlló, and Casa Milà.