Spain history

Spain, country located in extreme southwestern Europe. It occupies about 85 percent of the Iberian Peninsula, which it shares with its smaller neighbor Portugal. Spain is a storied country of stone castles, snowcapped mountains, vast monuments, and sophisticated cities.

Illustration of a 1621 Spanish Galéon

Find out more about the long and bloody history of the Spanish Inquisition, which lasted several hundred years and led to the death or displacement of hundreds of thousands of people.

Spanish Tercio, Thirty Years War

In 1492, Christopher Columbus landed in the islands that are now called the West Indies, in the Caribbean. There, he encountered the Taino people . They lived in villages and grew corn, yams, and cotton, which they wove into cloth and were friendly toward the Spanish. Spanish conquistadors or conquerors followed Columbus and settled in the islands of Hispaniola.

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Toledo, Spain

Spanish cities stand out for their rich culture, incredible food, colorful art, and historic churches. For example, the Basílica de la Sagrada Família, also known as the Sagrada Família, is a large, unfinished Roman Catholic minor basilica in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Designed by the Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí, his work on the building is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This architectural wonder which has become a national icon of Spain, has been under construction since 1882…

Whether you are planning a holiday, want to buy a property, or your interest is just out of curiosity, learning about the regions of Spain is an exciting journey into a diverse and famous country. Each autonomous community shines through with individuality and collectively, their interesting quirks and facts promote Spain to an international audience

The Alhambra Palace in Granada, Spain, is a breathtaking testament to Moorish architecture and culture. Built in the 13th century, it showcases...

The Tarragona Human Tower Competition is an annual sporting event carried out by the best teams in the country and it is held every two year...

Bernardo de Gálvez at Pensacola 1781, by Augusto Ferrer-Dalmau, 2015.