Spain, north of Madrid

by Dr Alan P Newman

13 Places

Ducal Palace of Lerma

The former home of a conniving 17th century politician is now a high-end hotel.

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Aranda de Duero, Spain

Bodegas of Aranda de Duero

A network of hundreds of interconnected wineries in caves hides under the town center.

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Santander, Spain

Magdalena Peninsula

This beautiful spit of land was once the summer playground of the king of Spain.

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Somosierra, Spain

Battle of Somosierra Memorial

A tiny church remembers the Polish cavalrymen who charged their way into a Napoleonic victory.

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Calle Gascona, el Bulevar de la Sidra

A street where pouring cider is an art form.

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Fadrique de Basilea Book Museum

A delightful museum devoted to the history of books.

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Arco de Santa María

The most elaborate of 12 medieval arched doorways to the old city of Burgos.

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Museum of Human Evolution

This remarkable museum sprung from one of the most important prehistoric archaeological sites in the world.

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Puentedey, Spain

Natural Arch Bridge

A charming Spanish village sits atop this natural limestone overpass.

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San Pedro, Spain

San Pedro de Cervatos Erotic Carvings

A small church ornamented with medieval erotic sculptures.

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Castilla-La Mancha Paleontological Museum

This museum is known as the "Land of the Dinosaurs," but its full-scale dino models are just the start.

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Torrelavega, Spain

Vaulted Ceiling of Iglesia de la Virgen Grande

This magnificent brick dome was made with an unusual design method.

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A Coruña, Spain

Elevador del Monte de San Pedro

This panoramic lift provides a futuristic ride up San Pedro Mountain.

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