The Seven Wonders of the World in Spain

Seven Wonders of the World in Spain: Introduction

But what if all of the seven wonders of the world were in Spain? Just for fun, on this page you will find the nominees for an imaginary Seven Wonders of the World in Spain, split up into various categories.

The Categories

Click on the category name to see the winner.

1. Moorish Heritage

   Spain was ruled by the Moorish muslims for 800 years and their presence can still be seen in Spain today.
   Nominees: The Alhambra (Granada), Mezquita (Cordoba)

2. Weird & Wonderful

   When talking about Spain's most bizarre architecture, one man comes to mind - Anton� Gaud�.
   Nominees: Parc Guell (Barcelona), La Sagrada Familia (Barcelona)

3. Catholic Spain

   The best of Spain's many cathedrals.
   Nominees: Burgos Cathedral, Santiago Cathedral, Salamanca Cathedral.

4. Into the Future...

   Architecture doesn't have to be old to be wonderful.
   Nominees: Guggenheim Museum (Bilbao), Ciudad de Artes y Ciencias (Valencia)

5. A Communal Space

   With 'plaza life' so integral to life in Spain, a look at the best of Spain's plazas.
   Nominees: Plaza de Espa�a (Seville), Plaza Mayor (Madrid), Plaza Mayor (Salamanca)

6. Mighty Fortresses

   Strength and beauty in the walled cities of Spain.
   Nominees: Avila's City Walls, Toledo's City Walls

7. Bridging the Gap

   Spain's impressive bridges and aqueducts.
   Nominees: Bridges of Ronda, Segovia Aqueduct

• Seven Wonders of the World in Spain: Introduction
• Seven Wonders of the World in Spain: Spain's Moorish Heritage
• Seven Wonders of the World in Spain: the Weird & the Wonderful
• Seven Wonders of the World in Spain: Christian Spain
• Seven Wonders of the World in Spain: Into the Future...
• Seven Wonders of the World in Spain: Public Space
• Seven Wonders of the World in Spain: Mighty Fortresses
• Seven Wonders of the World in Spain: Bridging the Gap