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Let's look at Spain and discover why Catalonia, Valencia, Murcia and Aragon are like this. Discover the most interesting facts about the East of Spain and find out why it is called the Land of Kings, this wonderful territory called the cultural heart of the Mediterranean. It answers very common questions such as What is the East of Spain like? Why is it called the land of kings? Where is Catalonia? Where is Zaragoza?, considered the multicultural capital of Aragon and meeting place for the economic development of Spain. What are the regions of the Pyrenees? What is the geography of the East of Spain? How was Aragon formed? What is the region of Huesca like? What is the city of Teruel like? What is the region of Valencia like? What is the region of Alicante like?, called the Costa Blanca, iconic region of the Iberian Peninsula. What is the city of Cartagena like? where we will find the Roman Theatre, a true architectural treasure of Spain. We will visit the main places in the city of Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia, located on the shores of the Mediterranean, an undeniably iconic city, the cradle of Catalan modernism and home to emblematic places, works by Antonio Gaudi such as the church of the Sagrada Familia and Parc Guell. As well as the city of Tarragona, a true treasure of the South of Catalonia, called the capital of Roman Hispania, due to its buildings and walls, creating a true spectacle for its visitors. We will talk about places such as the churches and monasteries of the region, true architectural treasures, including the Girona Cathedral, the Poblet Monastery, an icon of the region's monastic life, and the Montserrat Monastery, the spiritual heart of Catalonia, which fuses nature and spirituality in a unique experience. But we will also visit emblematic places such as the Costa Blanca, the tourist name given to the waters of the Mediterranean that bathe the coasts of the province of Alicante, where we will find dream places such as Altea, a charming white village with a Moorish flavour, known for its cobbled streets with labyrinthine neighbourhoods and whitewashed houses, as well as the bustling metropolis of Benidorm, which stands as a beacon of fun and entertainment. We will also discover the natural beauties of the Costa Brava, a canvas of lush nature, which stretches for some 200 km from Blanes to the artistic Cadaqués, near the border with France. Along its coasts, we find cities and towns that emerge like gems nestled in the landscape, each with its own history and personality. We will also visit emblematic places such as the city of Valencia with its historic center, dotted with beautiful architecture and buildings that intertwine with its streets, monuments and squares, flanked by the majesty of the Miguelete Tower, symbol of the city, and the Lonja, witnesses of the commercial past of the city, which contrast with the City of Arts and Sciences, a futuristic complex that captivates its visitors with its avant-garde architecture. We will also talk about other important aspects of the city, such as cultural and economic aspects such as What is the region of Lérida like? What is the Ordesa and Monte Perdido National Park like? What is it like? What is its culture? What is its food? What does the economy mean in the East of Spain? What is Catalan modernism? What is the city of Albarracin like? What is its demographics? What are the culture and customs of the Catalans? For all this and much more, we invite you to enjoy with us the exploration of the incredible country of Spain, and get to know Catalonia, Valencia, Murcia and Aragon, a beautiful territory called the Land of the Kings. #spain #spaintravel #barcelona #valencia #exploraplanet #zaragoza #zaragozaturismo #barcelona2024 #murcia #aragon #huesca #costabrava #costablanca #alicante TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Eastern Spain 01:05 - The geography of Eastern Spain 03:11 - Barcelona: Capital of Catalonia 05:51 - Barcelona: Places in the City of Counts 08:36 - Architecture: Catalan Modernism 11:17 - The Costa Brava: Cadaqués Tossa de Mar 14:03 - Catalonia: Medieval Towns and Cities 16:10 - Catalonia: Churches and Monasteries 18:31 - Catalonia: History and Traditions 21:12 - Huesca and the Pyrenees 24:00 - Art in Eastern Spain 26:28 - Zaragoza; Capital of Aragon 29:02 - Aragon: Medieval History 31:51 - Teruel: Mudejar Architecture 33:08 - Teruel: Towns and Cities 34:08 - Aragon: Landscapes and Vineyards 36:48 - Valencia 39:33 - The Costa Blanca: Alicante Altea 41:55 - Murcia: Capital City 45:07 - Murcia: The Costa Cálida Cartagena 47:36 - The Food of Eastern Spain 50:09 - Thank you for watching this video