1. Madrid

Capital city of Spain

Known for the Prado Museum and the Royal Palace

Vibrant nightlife and shopping districts like Gran Vía

2. Barcelona

Capital of Catalonia

Home to Gaudí's architectural masterpieces, like Sagrada Familia

Famous for its beaches and festivals

3. Valencia

Known for the City of Arts and Sciences

Birthplace of paella

Historic silk exchange, La Lonja de la Seda, a UNESCO site

4. Seville

Capital of Andalusia

Home to the Alcazar and Seville Cathedral

Famous for its Flamenco culture

5. Granada

Home to the Alhambra, a Moorish citadel

Located near the Sierra Nevada Mountains

Known for its traditional tapas culture

6. Córdoba

Known for the Mezquita, a mosque-cathedral

A melting pot of Jewish, Christian, and Islamic culture

Once the capital of Islamic Spain

7. Bilbao

Known for the Guggenheim Museum

Industrial city turned art hub

Located in the Basque Country

8. San Sebastián

Known for La Concha Beach

Famous for its culinary scene, especially pintxos

Holds the annual San Sebastián International Film Festival

9. Malaga

Birthplace of Picasso

Known for its beaches and the Alcazaba fortress

Vibrant arts scene with many museums

10. Toledo

Known as the "City of Three Cultures" for its Christian, Jewish, and Muslim history

Famous for its historic steelwork

A UNESCO World Heritage site

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