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No trip to Barcelona is complete without a tour of La Sagrada Familia!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

When filming an episode of <\/span>No Reservations<\/span><\/i> in Spain, Anthony Bourdain once emphatically declared, \u201cthis is the best place in the Western world to eat!\u201d The entire Iberian Peninsula is surrounded by water, after all, providing its inhabitants with fresh seafood and rich agricultural bounty. Just last year, Spain was the second most visited country in the world, and the tourists weren\u2019t there just for the <\/span>food<\/span><\/a>. If you\u2019re lucky enough to visit a Spanish <\/span>city <\/span><\/a>this summer, read on to discover the sights you can\u2019t afford to miss! <\/span><\/p>\n

Plaza Mayor, Madrid <\/span><\/h2>\n

Journey through the tightly packed streets of Madrid to Plaza Mayor, the city\u2019s grand central square. Tourists and locals alike spend time in the square, appreciating the wide open space amongst the bustling city. It\u2019s best to enjoy the Plaza in the afternoon, after a long day of <\/span>sightseeing<\/span><\/a>. Cool off with an ice-cold beer, and savor the city\u2019s signature specialty: the calamari sandwich!<\/span><\/p>\n

La Sagrada Familia, Barcelona <\/span><\/h2>\n

No trip to Barcelona is complete without a tour of <\/span>The Bas\u00edlica i Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Fam\u00edlia. Antoni Gaud\u00ed\u2019s unfinished Catholic church is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and attracts over three million visitors a year. The foundation stone was originally laid in 1882, and the church is projected to be completed in 2026 to mark the 100th anniversary of Gaud\u00ed\u2019s death. Sign up for a guided tour, and spend an hour or two marveling at the sheer splendor of the interior architecture. Pictures and films do not do La Sagrada Familia justice. It\u2019s a sight you\u2019ll have to see for yourself. <\/span><\/p>\n

La Lonja de la Seda de Valencia <\/span><\/h2>\n

Built between 1482 and 1548, La Lonja de la Seda (the House of Silk Traders) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The building is an example of late Valencian Gothic architecture, and its history is well known in Spain and throughout the world. Visitors can easily spend an entire day exploring the three parts of La Lonja, learning about the city\u2019s silk industry and admiring the intricate interior design. <\/span><\/p>\n

The Alc\u00e1zar of Seville <\/span><\/h2>\n

Fans of Game of Thrones go giddy over The Alc\u00e1zar, a royal palace and UNESCO World Heritage Site in Seville. It isn\u2019t just a stunning fortress, but a filming location for the HBO show\u2019s second and fifth seasons. The Ambassadors\u2019 Hall, Mercury\u2019s Pool, and the Baths of Maria Padilla can all be found on the show. Live out your GOT fantasies in real life and take a guided tour of The Alc\u00e1zar!<\/span><\/p>\n

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When filming an episode of No Reservations in Spain, Anthony Bourdain once emphatically declared, \u201cthis is the best place in the Western world to eat!\u201d The entire Iberian Peninsula is surrounded by water, after all, providing its inhabitants with fresh seafood and rich agricultural bounty. 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