Virrey Laserna Palace: Guided Tour

Synonymous with Spanish dancing horses, the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art is considered one of the "big four" equestrian arts schools in the world, alongside the Spanish Riding School in Vienna, the Escola Portuguesa de Arte Equestre in Queluz, Portugal; and the Cadre Noir in Saumur, France. With tours of the training arena, stables, palace, gardens, and onsite museum available, it's a total must for horse-lovers, but even "neigh"-sayers will be impressed too!

Designed by architects Juan Diaz de la Guerra, Antonio Matias de Figueroa, and Pedro de Cos, the Domecq Palace is a prototypical manor that represents the Jerez bourgeoisie in the 18th century. With a quadrangular floor plan, it is structured by a large central courtyard of Italian marble, and a three-story facade with majestic balconies that give way to one of the best views of Jerez. Inside you'll find paintings, tapestries, sculptures, and noble materials brought expressly from Italy, Flanders and France for a unique and exceptional artistic and cultural ensemble.

Built when he was just 31 years old, Gaudí's El Capricho is one of the early works of Catalonia's iconic architect and is one of the only buildings designed by Gaudí that is not located in Catalonia. Instead, this beautiful summer house is located in pastoral Cantabria, in northern Spain. The building is unmistakably Gaudí, but also shows clear Orientalist and Mudéjar influences, often seen in his early career. The house features an eye-catching Persian air minaret with a bold green, red, and gold color scheme. It is emblazoned with sparkling sunflower mosaics – a theme that continues around the house's entire facade. If you're a Gaudí fan in Cantabria, make sure you don't miss this cultural gem!