Spain - A Cultural Crossroads

SPAIN , A CULTURAL CROSSROADS

The neighbouring island of Mallorca also preserves important examples of prehistoric art in the form of dolmens and Talayot towers, such as the Capocorb Vell site in Llucmajor. ROCKARTOFTHEMEDITERRANEAN BASIN Catalonia, Andalusia, the Community of Valencia, Aragon and Castilla-La Mancha boast the largest collection of rock art in Europe, which was declared World Heritage in 1998. There are more than 750 sites where you can discover carvings and paintings.

Experience the life of its inhabitants in the visitor centre where several huts and a section of the wall have been recreated. You can use the free Virtual Millares app to experience the past through immersive augmented reality. The Talayots of Menorca , huge tow ers built with dry stone walls, stand out for their unique appearance, as do the taulas , used as sanctuaries, and the navetas , collective tombs built with medium-sized stones. Stunning examples of Talaiotic structures (dating from the Iron Age) include the settlements of Trepucó (Mahón) and Torre d’en Galmés (Alaior), and the Naveta des Tudons and the Taula de Torretrencada (Ciutadella).

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