To date, vacation in Spain - one of the most attractive options. A country of the sun with an interesting history and a unique culture. Since ancient times, people from all over the world have come here to enjoy the beauty of the Mediterranean Sea. The main attractions of Spain are its climate and cuisine. Surprisingly, the legacy of the mighty empire remains majestic. Literally every town has at least some tourist attractions. But the main business cards of this land of the sun are as follows: Gaudi's legacy - Antonio Gaudi, a truly great architect, left behind the most precious gift imaginable. Many of Barcelona's most important buildings are his handiwork. But most tours of Spain begin with a visit to the Sagrada Familia. This is the architectural embodiment of the Bible. Its façade depicts the stages of the life of Jesus Christ. The architect also gave Barcelona the unique Parc Güell with its picturesque houses, pavilions and sculptures. Both are on UNESCO's World Her
Regions 22 main regions, of which 4 are islands (Guadeloupe, Martinique, French Guiana and Reunion), French Polynesia, New Caledonia, Wallis and Futuna, Mayotte, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, SFAT (French Antarctica and Antarctic territory). Population 65.4 million (2013). Number of tourists 84.7 million (2013) - the world's number one tourist destination for over 20 years. 3.2 million US tourists in 2013 (+3% compared to 2012), with a similar increase expected in 2014. Cultural facts. There are more than 44,000 historical monuments in France. There are more than 1,140 museums in France. Among them, the Louvre Museum attracts 9.3 million visitors. Seven important museums have opened in France in the last five years: 2010 - Centre Pompidou, Metz (Lorraine) 2012 - Louvre Museum Reims (Pas-de-Calais department) 2013 - MUCEM (Marseille) 2013 - Musee Overlord (Normandy region) 2014 - Musee de la Soulages (South) 2014 - Fondation Louis Vuitton 2014 - Musée de la Confluence (Lyon) Hotels &