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An ornate Gothic palace that was owned by the ruling Habsburg family for more than 450 years remains one of the three most important buildings in Austria.

Relax near the ponds and fountains of the excellent gardens and tour the period rooms of one of Germany’s largest and most lavishly decorated Baroque palaces.

See rare examples of an ornamental art form that has become synonymous with Portugal in this museum dedicated to azulejo ceramic tiles. 

Experience the grandeur of this 18th-century treasure where ballet and theater productions have been hosted within its sumptuous Sala Grande since Napoleonic times.

Study the art canvas by Rubens, enjoy the mesmerizing opulence of the nave and note the influence of the Jesuits at this elegant church.

Investigate a vast collection of modern and contemporary art both inside and outside one of the most recognizable buildings in Bilbao.

Relax near the ponds and fountains of the excellent gardens and tour the period rooms of one of Germany’s largest and most lavishly decorated Baroque palaces.

With some of Spain’s foremost modern and contemporary artworks and a collection that ranks among the world’s finest, this is a museum art lovers won’t want to miss.

Investigate a vast collection of modern and contemporary art both inside and outside one of the most recognizable buildings in Bilbao.

Explore both of the innovative buildings containing some of the most impressive works of art from the 20th century onward.

Romanesque and Byzantine architecture meld together in the monumental façade of this superb basilica, which was built in the years following St. Anthony’s death.

An ornate Gothic palace that was owned by the ruling Habsburg family for more than 450 years remains one of the three most important buildings in Austria.

Investigate a vast collection of modern and contemporary art both inside and outside one of the most recognizable buildings in Bilbao.

Visit one of Zaragoza’s modern architectural marvels, a stunning-looking multi-purpose venue that was the exciting centerpiece of Zaragoza\'s 2008 expo.

Tour some of the country\'s oldest towns and cities, relax on beaches and hike up coastal hills in the region surrounding the capital city of Portugal.

Discover the musical and historic heritage of this former capital city of the Federal Republic of Germany.

This European economic capital on the Main River features world-class museums, sweet apple wine and Germany’s only skyscrapers.

Admire the intriguing features and adjoining city walls of this fortress-like church, considered one of the oldest Gothic cathedrals in Spain.

See rare examples of an ornamental art form that has become synonymous with Portugal in this museum dedicated to azulejo ceramic tiles. 

Investigate a vast collection of modern and contemporary art both inside and outside one of the most recognizable buildings in Bilbao.