The museums of Spain are proud to showcase the works of world-renowned artists namely Picasso and Salvador Dali which give the visitors the chance to travel back in time and admire the masterpieces crafted by these wonderful artists. The El Prado located in Madrid is considered the museum of painters with works of Bosch, Goya and El Greco to attract visitors. Museu Nacional d Art de Catalunya in Barcelona displays masterpieces dating back to Medieval Gothic Art, Renaissance and Baroque art. Museo de Bellas Artes de Seville or popularly known as Seville Museum of Fine Arts is a visual treat with art from the medieval era to early 20th century. And paintings from the Golden Age of Sevillian paintings from the 17th century. Visit the Isla Magica in Seville with Isla Magica tickets which is a theme park that lies snuggled in the centre of Seville and is further divided into spaces of fascination and mystery. Tivoli World is situated in the seaside resort of Benalmadena on the Costa del Sol with 300 rides as well as attractions an ideal destination for families looking for a day out. Loro Park in Tenerife is a must to visit which is full of animals and exotic birds.
Seville Museum of Fine Arts
Travel back in time as you visit the Seville Museum of Fine Arts also called the Museo de Bellas Artes de Sevilla. The museum opened initially in the year 1839 in the monastery building which was later restored in 1662 in Mudejar style. The museum is situated in the Plaza del Museo which happens to be a square with a bronze statue of Bartolome Esteban Murillo who is a very famous Baroque Spanish painter. The museum is filled with art which marks the medieval period to the early twentieth century to the Golden Age of Sevillian paintings during the 17th century. The museum showcases the work of great artists like Murillo, a series of convent paintings of Zurbaran, and eight baroque compositions by Valdes Leal and Francisco de Herrera. The building was once the convent of the Order of the Merced Calzada de la Asuncion.
Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya Barcelona
Visit the Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya as the next spot of the Seville museum of Fine Arts itinerary which is shortened as MNAC. This museum is located at the bottom of the Montjuic mountain in Barcelona. Inside the museum, you find a huge collection of art from medieval times. The MNAC gives an insight into the religion, and history of Barcelona in the most innovative manner. The audio commentary guides the visitors and gives insight and understanding of the strokes painted in different eras. Journey to the medieval times with a collection of Romanesque mural paintings with exceptional wood, stone and metal work. The section dedicated to the Renaissance and Baroque has creations of great artists like Juan Bautista Maino, Andreu Sala and Bartolome Bermejo. The Modern Art Display showcases the various stages of Modern art. The Numismatics Cabinet in MNAC has a collection of coins which date back to the 6th century to the modern day.
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao is another highlight of the Seville museum of Fine Arts guidebook. The museum designed by Frank Gehry is an extraordinary example of 20th-century architecture. The real heart of the museum is the Atrium with signature designs of Frank Gehry with curved volumes and large glass curtain walls. The building has three levels which are connected by curved walkways, glass and titanium elevators and staircases as the Atrium is an axis for twenty galleries. The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao construction started in October 1993 and finished in October 1997. The outer facade of the museum is chiselled out of titanium where around thirty-three thousand thin titanium sheets were used to get the desired effect. The other two materials used in construction were limestone and glass which are perfectly harmonized with a sensational visual effect. The building when closely observed from the ground resembles a boat. The mathematical intricacies and twisting curves were designed by using a 3D software design called CATIA which gives the exact calculation of the complex design.
Isla Magica
With Isla Magica Tickets plan to visit Isla Magica which is located in Seville Spain. The park has a glorious history as it is built on the former grounds of the Expo ‘92 World’s Fair and was officially opened in June 1997. The park is located on the Isla de la Cartuja on the banks of the Guadalquivir river. There are six themed areas with Agua Magica which is a water park with pools and slides. The six areas are
- Sevilla Puerto de Indias -Depicts the city’s atmosphere from the sixteenth century when Spain became Europe’s gateway to the New World.
- Puerta de America is the mirror image of Cartagena de Indias based around Fuerte de San Felipe
- Amazonia- It replicates the humid and lush atmosphere of the rainforest with the beautiful Iguazu Falls
- La Guarida de Los Piratas is a section which showcases the period of pirates and corsairs.
- La Fuente de la Juventud is a favourite with young children with streams full of critters and other creatures.
- El Dorado is a mythical lost city recreated which was explored by British and Spanish explorers.
The water theme park includes rollercoasters, waterfalls and interactive tours like the Jaguar, Anaconda, The Challenge and the Orinoco Rapids and the Ball Lake.
Loro Park Tenerife
With pre-booked tickets for the Isla Magica Tickets chance upon to visit Loro Park (it’s Spanish for parrot park) in Tenerife. It was founded in the year 1972 as a refuge for parrots and has now become one of the main highlights of the Canary Islands. The Loro Parque is located in the valley of La Orotava which is a haven for many species of animals. Loro Parque or “Loro Park “ covers an area of 135,000 square metres and is a zoo which is located on the periphery of Puerto de la Cruz in Tenerife Spain. The park is considered a paradise for, black swans, golden pheasants, penguins, puffins and flamingos. Kids of all ages and adults included have a gala as they get to see killer whales perform at the ÖrcaOcean “.Take a quick trip to Australia at the Katandra Treetops with suspended bridges from treetops and paths through the woods.
Terra Mitica
Terra Mitica is situated in Benidorm Comuntiat Valenciana Spain . This theme park was opened for locals and visitors in the year 2000 and is divided into five zones namely Egypt, Greece, Rome, Iberia and the islands of the Mediterranean. In the year 2008, there were new areas added to the park namely
Ocionia –This is a free access area with branded restaurants, shops and pay-as-you-go attractions.
Atalaya is an outdoor adventure with obstacle course challenges for kids and adults and lies adjacent to the park entrance. There are around twenty-five rides at the park with different levels of challenges. The park is a Spanish version of Disneyland where visitors get to ride roller coasters and high-altitude rides where you end up getting splashed so do come prepared with swimwear. There are more things you can do In Seville.
