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Caption: Southern Spain Things to do in
Caption: Cities in the southern part of Spain may not be as popular as Madrid or Barcelona, but they arguably offer a more scenic vista and authentic travel experience. From tracing the rise and fall of Islam in Cordoba and Granada to exploring the picturesque white village of Mijas in Malaga, the region provides plenty of interesting options for excursion and adventure.
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Caption: Whatever brings you there, here are 10 recommended activities to enjoy your journey, published in three separate articles.
Caption: 1. Explore Islamic architecture
Over 220 different archaeological sites and monuments related to the heritage period of al-Andalus, also known as Muslim Spain, or Islamic Iberia, can be found in Spain, showcasing the important dominance of the Arabs in the country as well as Portugal starting from the eighth century.
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Caption: Now serving as the central church of the Diocese, the cathedral stands where originally stood the city’s main church, San Vicente Basilica, which was demolished in 785 to allow the construction of a mosque following the Islamic invasion in Córdoba.
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Caption: Madinat al-Zahra, Cordoba
Dubbed the City of the Caliphs, Madinat al-Zahra was founded in 936 as one of the symbolic acts associated with Abd al-Rahman III’s proclamation as the first caliph of al-Andalus.
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Caption: 2. Olive oil touring
As the world’s top olive oil producer, parts of Spain are home to picturesque seas of olive trees. Up to 220 million olive trees can be found in the country, making it home to the world's largest cultivated areas of the plants. And, of course, a perfect destination to tour a plant.
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Caption: Home to the globe’s largest cultivated areas of olive trees, up to 220 million of the plants can be found in Spain.
Caption: 3. Visit World Heritage Sites
Úbeda and Baeza, named UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 2003, are home to picturesque historic, cultural and artistic legacies. The spirit of the renaissance is strong in both cities and visitors can expect to marvel at palaces, churches, a university, cathedral and seminary built during the XVI century by important artists of the period such as Siloé, Vandelvira and Berruguete.
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Caption: Úbeda and Baeza, named UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 2003, are home to picturesque historic, cultural and artistic legacies.
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