The Spanish Attractions

Despite its popularity with tourists, Seville retained its old world charm with Mediterranean and has a solid reputation among travelers for lively parties, fascinating historical treasures and some of the best tapas you could hope to experience in Spain. But Sevilla influence on Spanish culture as it is known today extends far beyond architecture and chorizo. This ancient city reveals the evolution of one of the largest arts and iconic worldwide known Spanish flamenco, and while today it can be enjoyed virtually anywhere in Spain, it is in Seville you have the best chance to experience this art form at its purist.

Stirring, emotional and expressive, flamenco is a style of dance or song, or instruments, but a merger of all three together. It is an art form more than 200 years, which is still popular today, telling the stories of Spanish history through dance, song and guitar. Historians argue about the exact point in history when music was evolving in flamenco has emerged, but what remains a certainty is that it happened in southern Spain, in the Andalusian region of Seville, which remains today the center.

At first he started with the song. It was the voice of the persecuted Gypsy community in southern Spain, which came about during the late 1400s from India and Africa. Upon their arrival, and in particular the establishment of the Spanish Inquisition, shortly after, the gypsies as a race has suffered greatly. Accused of witchcraft and dishonesty, they distrusted, and therefore discriminated against by the larger community. They were unable to find work, own land or integrate into society. They lived a secular existence, and met them socially. Late at night, members of the collection would sing songs of lamentation and grief, expressing the difficulties of life they face and the desperation they felt.

Each song has been transmitted orally from generation to generation, without the prior written music and performed individually by each performer. Over time, the singer would later be accompanied by the sound of a guitar, the movements of a dancer, or both. The subject of the songs gradually expanded to include themes such as love, death and celebration, even politics and humor, the development of flamenco styles that exist today. musical influences from Arabic, Jewish and even the local Andalusian culture has gradually become part of the sound. What began as a voice, was later thickened by the sound of the guitar, the movements of a dancer accompaniment, and later, the applause from the audience, which accentuates the rhythm of the music.

In truth, flamenco is an experience not to be missed, and if your itinerary includes a trip to Seville, you're likely to find a range of options that can help you discover the magic and emotion of the experience. A visit to the Museum of Flamenco Dance (Museo de Baile Flamenco) is a good place to start learning about the history of dance. Open from 9:00 to 7:00 p.m., visitors have the chance to see a collection of audio and visual presentations, permanent exhibitions, and teaching studios, spread over three floors of this multi-million dollar opened in 2006. They have seasonal performances in the evenings during summer, or you can attend courses and workshops that run throughout the year.

Those interested in dinner and drinking with performances of flamenco could verify El tablao Los Gallos in Plaza Santa Cruz, for 20 euros including drinks. Or El Arenal Flamenco Tablao near the arena in a restored 17th century building. They offer shows with or without dinner from 30 euros. There are many bars that offer flamenco evenings, sometimes even for free. They are a great way to discover flamenco without having to pay more than what you drink. You can choose to attend a music or dance only. There are many bars in the old part of town like El Tamboril Carboneria or La in Santa Cruz.

Every 2 years, the Biennial of Flamenco Festival is held in Seville, attracting artists from all over Spain and tourists from around the world. The next show is scheduled for 2008, usually around September. Those who are fortunate enough to attend a live, impromptu performance, late at night in a smoky bar on the outskirts of the city are likely to find a moving experience, as close to traditional flamenco you can get. The idea that flamenco is nothing beyond the theatrical performance of flamboyant colors and dance could not be further from the truth. Real Flamenco is not only heard but seen by the public. Some say that flamenco can not be seen, but must instead be felt. Experience of communication between artists and audience. A conversation through music.

If someone tries to map from the tourist centers in Spain, he would certainly return to vertigo because every town, village and elsewhere every nook and cranny of Spain has something interesting for tourists. In fact tourism is one of the fastest growing industries in Spain. There are so many places to see that it is almost impossible for tourists to see all these places at once. It must make several trips to Spain, spending weeks and months to see some of the most interesting places for tourists.

What are the places to visit?

As mentioned above, this question is very difficult. Barcelona, ​​Madrid, Cantabria, Andalusia, Toledo, Benidorm, and the Basque Country are some of the places mentioned in the list of cities, towns and villages in Spain. There are many beaches like Costa Blanca, medieval towns, the birthplace of bullfighting, caves, arches, medieval churches, forts, castles, parks, museums, restaurants serving mouth-watering dishes, Rows and rows of shops, rows of mountains, and countless villas, apartments and hotels to accommodate guests for a relaxing and enjoyable.

The most interesting part is that the government of Spain made every effort to preserve the cultural heritage of the country. It spends millions of euros to keep the churches and all other types of museums, monuments, churches, etc. that go back several centuries.

History:

Many ancient civilizations have left deep impressions on the cultural people of Spain. Some of the known civilizations and establishments which have left their imprint on the life of the Spanish people are the Celts, Moors, Muslims, and Romans. These civilizations have made Spain a city of diverse cultures, beliefs and practices. Even today, festivals and other cultural activities are organized by the various denominations according to their respective traditions.

Plan your route:

This is a very important aspect of your visit. Some places like Madrid are ideally visited during the months of July and August Some provinces such as the Canary Islands which are preferably visited during the summer. However, there are many travel agencies who prepare the route for the convenience of tourists.

Accommodation:

There are many villas, hotels and apartments that offer a wide range of prices for housing. All villas are luxurious, but are accessible to every type of tourist. Rooms can be booked online.

Barcelona is the capital of Catalonia and said to be the second largest city of Spain. The city is well known for its cultural and historical interest. It is the home of the famous artist from Spain. Many tourists are attracted by the wealth of the city every year, you will find a number of neighborhoods in the city that are of interest. Most places are recognized as "La Barceloneta", "Eixample and Passeig de Gracia, which are packed with things of historical interest to form lively tourist centers. If you visit the city of Barcelona, ​​you should not be worried about all the housing problems that the city offers a wide assortment of hotels, motels and villas, each promising a very good housekeeping for clients. It is indeed a remarkable feature of Barcelona.

Once you're in the city of Barcelona, ​​be sure to get a glimpse of the wonderful architecture of Gaudi and the magnificent paintings of the most renowned painters like Dali and Picasso, who left outstanding work here in their long stay in Catalonia.

Gothic Quarter is yet another older part of the city, concentrated with the story of the famous sites of past history with prehistoric building and structure with the picturesque boulevard and more. Gothic Quarter is the true heart of Barcelona and movements always with tourists because they do not want to miss the point of view of the illustrious history of Barcelona in the famous sights of the Gothic Quarter. You will be amazed at the Roman ruins in the charismatic Barcino settlement.

Another major attraction of the city is El Born, which is within walking distance of the Gothic Quarter. El Born is now a mixture of ancient history in its old town with recent developments in the city. The city is being rebuilt to become a great attraction for tourists and residents. The famous Picasso museum is located in El Born, and has an exhibition of works by famous artists from Spain.

El Born is perfect for just strolling along the picturesque streets that preserve its old charisma. They have a row of restaurants with mouth watering recipes and exclusive shops that give you an experience very close to the famous Catalan culture. The beach is about ten minutes walk from the city with the Zoo and Ciutadella Park nearby.

Pay a visit to the Museu d'Historia de la Ciutat, known as the gateway to a world of underground Roman ruins. Apart from that, La Sagrada Familia and Placa del Rei are some of the most picturesque places in all of Spain.

Madrilerios take their festivals nonchalantly as any other excuse to hit the Paseo del Prado and enjoy the company of friends, music and alcohol course. Paseo del Prado holds many festivals, museums, architecture and culture. If you are planning a trip to Spain, visiting the Paseo del Prado is certainly worth the money you paid to visit the beautiful square in Madrid.