The 19th Century American writer Washington Irving stayed here in 1829 and wrote Cuentos de la Alhambra, a series of fanciful tales of the Moorish court that was long since gone.

An interior view of the Alhambra.

Read more about
The Alhambra in this photographic history.

Ronda is one of most picturesque towns of Andalucia.

Discover the riches of southern Spain in White Wall of Spain: The Mysteries of Andalusian Culture.

The ancient walled city of Ávila is just a short train ride from Madrid.

Ávila is just a part of the rich history of this country. Learn more in Spain: A History.

The Gran Vía runs through the heart of Madrid.

Lonely Planet Spain is a dependable resource for the traveler.

The city of Sevilla (Seville) lies along the banks of the Guadalquivir River.

Granada Seville Cordoba is a well written guidebook for visitors to three exciting Andalusian cities.

El Barrio Gótico, the "Gothic Quarter" in Barcelona.

For travel to Barcelona and the surrounding Catalonian countryside, Lonely Planet Barcelona is a dependable guide.

The world's largest flea market, El Rastro fills the streets of an entire neighborhood of Madrid every Sunday.

More than a travel guidebook, Madrid: A Cultural and Literary Companion shows the city through the eyes of its writers.

El Parque Güell, designed by the renowned architect Antonio Gaudí, provides a spectacular hilltop view of the city of Barcelona.

Rich in illustrations and photographs, this book is an homage to the career of Antonio Gaudi: Master Architect.

A view of the ancient city of Toledo, an easy day trip from Madrid.

The tormented painter
El Greco spent many years in Toledo, with the ancient city as one of his main subjects.