Religious Sites in Spain

The religion of Spain, is Catholicism and practically everyone in Spain is a Catholic. The variety is Roman Apostolic. Besides, the various feasts, fiesta, processions and events, there are also many Religious Sites in Spain. Other than Catholicism, there are also a few thousand of Jews, mostly Sephardic, who left the countries of North Africa to settle in the larger urban centers like Cordoba, Barcelona, Sevilla and Madrid. Catholicism has always played, and continue to play an important role in the life of the country, that can be called one of the bases on which the country stands. Almost all the important cities exhibit Religious Sites in Spain.

They are generally in the form of churches, cathedrals, and the like. After spending much of the 20th century at the core of a undemocratic regime, Madrid has burst back on the world stage as an democratic, open and ever-growing metropolitan.

Almudena Cathedral: is the cathedral of Madrid in Spain. Chronoligically, from the late 19th and 20th centuries, Almudena Cathedral is very new by European standards. Its traditional yet modern design reflects its youth. The brilliant interior of Almudena Cathedral is more modern and mild than its counterpart in Toledo. It reflects an uncertain combination of styles and its tainted glass windows. Although not famous for its architectural works or historical implication like many other cathedrals, but the cathedral, nonetheless worth a visit due to its uniqueness, modern style, and sheer size.

The Templo de Debod: is another magnificent Religious Sites in Spain. This is an Egyptian temple near Plaza de Espana in Madrid. It once stood in the Valley of the Nile, 31kilometers from Aswan. When the new dam imperiled the temple, the Egyptian government demolished the artifact and conferred it to Spain. In Madrid, the temple was reconstructed and was opened for the public in 1971. The photos show the long history of the temple.

Monasterio deSan Lorenzo de El Real Rl Escorial: was built following Spain's victory in San Quntin in 1557. This magnificent mausoleum, palace and monastery complex took 21 years to complete and was built under Philip II, King of Spain. The library has an impressive volume of important documents, and there is also a remarkable collection of sculpture, paintings and furniture.

Monasterio de las Descalzas Reales: Spectacular architecture of this monastry is considered as being considered the eighth wonder of the world. Situated in the heart of Madrid, you will find many spectacular tapises here, as well as a superb collection of paintings by Coello, Sanchez, Sebastiano del Piombo, Brueghel, Tiziano, Luini, Rubens and Van Cleve Metro: Sol or Callao

Nearly every fiesta is a celebration of some religious event. So if you are inclined on a visit of the Religious Sites in Spain do not miss these events. Even the gay, satirical Fallas de San Josh, is a religious celebration, in reality. Contributed to these are the Romerias, in which a great deal of singing, dancing, drinking, etc. are often linked to a pilgrimage to a religious shrine.