Ancient Architecture in Spain

So one of the reasons I decided to try to enter IU Honors was because of my love of ancient history. I've loved history for as long as I can remember, but the Mediterranean has always been one of my main facets of interest. This year, as I mentioned in a previous blog, we studied Spanish culture in my class. This also consisted of Spanish history, which was an area of Mediterranean History that I had yet to study. I was enthralled with the combination of cultures that influenced the Spanish language and society over the century. Learning about the Muslim and Roman influences were some of the most fascinating aspects of Spanish history. During this time, my teacher presented us with pictures of many of the main architectural features of Spain, and I knew that I needed to go. When I first began to study Roman culture around 6th grade, I had dreams of going to Rome. Upon realizing that I could find Roman architecture as well as a mixing of several other historical buildings in Spain, while becoming bilingual, I knew that I needed to go on this trip. As of now, I know that we will be making several trips around Spain and I know that this alone will be one among many fascinating aspects of the culture. I'm not sure which architectural monuments I will bet to see, but I have many hopes. Among the many sites I would like to see are these: http://gospain.about.com/od/spanisharchitectur1/Pictures_of_Spanish_Architecture.htm

This website provides pictures and names of several of the most famous sites.

Hopefully this experience will enable me to further my Archaeological and Anthropological studies. The insights which I might find in Spain may help me to find my path in life, and promise to create some of the most indelible memories of my life.