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The 12 Treasures of Spain (which means 12 Tesoros de España in Spanish) was a special project. It aimed to find the "Twelve Treasures of the Kingdom of Spain". Two companies, Antena 3 and Cope, organized this exciting contest. The final list of winners was announced on December 31, 2007. The chosen treasures included nine amazing buildings, two natural wonders, and one famous piece of art.

How the Treasures Were Chosen

In 2007, there was a big worldwide contest to pick the New Seven Wonders of the World. Inspired by this, a few months later, Antena 3 and Onda Cero decided to start their own competition. They wanted to find the 12 best treasures in Spain!

Voting for Spain's Wonders

People from all over Spain got to vote in this contest. They could vote using the internet or their mobile phones. Over 9,000 different places and things were suggested at first! The organizers then narrowed down this huge list to just 20 top candidates. Originally, they planned to choose 7 treasures, but later they decided to pick 12 instead.

The Amazing 12 Winners

Here are the twelve treasures that won, listed in order of how many votes they received:

  • Alhambra
    • Location: Granada, Andalusia
    • The Alhambra is a stunning palace and fortress complex. It shows amazing Islamic art and architecture, with beautiful gardens and courtyards.
  • Roman Theatre
    • Location: Mérida, Extremadura
    • An ancient Roman theatre that is still used today! It shows how advanced Roman engineering and entertainment were.
  • Sagrada Família
    • Location: Barcelona, Catalonia
    • This is a massive, unfinished basilica designed by the famous architect Antoni Gaudí. Its unique and detailed design is truly breathtaking.

Other Amazing Finalists

Many other wonderful places were also finalists in the contest. Here are some of them:

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  • Spain Andalusia Cordoba BW 2015-10-27 13-54-14

    The beautiful interior of the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba.

  • Techo de Altamira (replica)-Museo Arqueológico Nacional

    A replica of the famous ceiling paintings from the Cave of Altamira.

  • Spain Andalusia Seville BW 2015-10-23 14-30-44

    The grand Seville Cathedral.

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    A view of the Alhambra complex.

  • 0849 pilar ebro 2004

    The Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar by the Ebro River.

  • Teide Tenerife4

    Mount Teide, a volcano in Teide National Park.

  • GradasTeatroRomano

    The ancient Roman Theatre in Mérida.

  • Catedral 060305

    The Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela.

  • CAC noche - Valencia

    The City of Arts and Sciences at night.

  • Sagrada Familia 01

    The unique and detailed Sagrada Família.

  • Kontxa eskubanda eta hondartza Donostia

    La Concha Beach in San Sebastián.

  • Guggenheim-bilbao-jan05

    The modern Guggenheim Museum Bilbao.

  • Castillo de Almansa sobre el cerro del Aguila

    Castle of Almansa.

  • Arcoiris en el Palmeral de Elche

    Rainbow over the Palmeral of Elche.

  • Alcazaba de Almería

    Alcazaba of Almería.

  • Arrecife de las Sirenas

    Cabo de Gata.

  • Park Güell 02

    Park Güell.

  • CasaMila-Balcons

    Casa Milá.

  • Catedral de Burgos II

    Burgos Cathedral.

  • Monastery santo domingo silos twisted column

    Abbey of Santo Domingo de Silos.

  • Dolina-Pano-3

    Archaeological Site of Atapuerca.

  • Santander.Palacio.de.la.Magdalena.2

    Palacio de la Magdalena.

  • SantillanaM2

    Historic City of Santillana del Mar.

  • Castillo de Peñíscola desde el mar

    Castle of Peniscola.

  • Morella Panorama 2

    Historic City of Morella.

  • Ceuta Spain

    Royal Walls of Ceuta.

  • Campo de Criptana Molinos de Viento 1

    Historic City of Campo de Criptana.

  • TablasDeDaimiel2

    Tablas de Daimiel National Park.

  • Casacolgantecuenca

    Hanging Houses of Cuenca.

  • Rock walls in Ciudad Encantada

    Ciudad Encantada.

  • Salto del Gitano, Parque Nacional de Monfragüe

    Monfragüe.

  • Bridge Alcantara

    Alcántara Bridge.

  • Caceres Spain Plaza Mayor Arco

    Historic City of Cáceres.

  • Arcos de la Frontera, Spain

    Historic City of Arcos de la Frontera.

  • El Acebuche 03

    Doñana National Park.

  • Ripoll02

    Monastery of Santa Maria de Ripoll.

  • Nevadawikipedia

    Sierra Nevada National Park.

  • CortaAtalaya

    Corta Atalaya.

  • SanJuandelaPeña

    Monastery of San Juan de la Peña.

  • Cathedral palma mallorca spain 2007 08 15

    Palma Cathedral.

  • Castell de Bellver (Palma)

    Bellver Castle.

  • Far de n' Enciola

    Island of Cabrera.

  • Ubeda - antigua carcel

    Historic City of Úbeda.

  • Jaén-Catedral de la Asunción VPSM-20110919

    Jaén Cathedral.

  • Baeza - Catedral, exteriores 01

    Baeza Cathedral.

  • A coruna torre de hercules sunset edit

    Tower of Hercules.

  • Hostal dos Reis Católicos. Praza do obradoiro. Santiago de Compostela

    Obradoiro Square.

  • Monasterio de Yuso 2

    Monasteries of San Millán de la Cogolla.

  • Dunas de Maspalomas

    Maspalomas Dunes.

  • 2008-12-19 Lanzarote Timanfaya

    Timanfaya National Park.

  • Pulchra Leonina

    León Cathedral.

  • Panorámica de Las Médulas

    Las Médulas.

  • Muralla.Lugo.Galicia

    Roman Walls of Lugo.

  • LleidaSeu20030605

    Seu Vella.

  • Taull001

    Church of Sant Climent de Taüll.

  • Escorial-sur

    Monastery of El Escorial.

  • Palacio Real de Aranjuez

    Royal Palace of Aranjuez.

  • Universidad de Alcala

    City Center of Alcalá de Henares.

  • Murcia Cathedral

    Cathedral of Murcia.

  • Teatro Romano de Cartagena

    Roman theatre of Cartagena.

  • Isla-perdiguera-mayor

    Mar Menor.

  • Rocks El Torcal de Antequera karst Andalusia Spain

    Torcal de Antequera.

  • Punte Nuevo Bridge, Ronda - Spain

    El Tajo gorge.

  • LaPisquerra

    Bardenas Reales.

  • Palacio de Olite

    Palacio Real de Olite.

  • SelvaIrati06

    Irati Forest.

  • Lago Ercina

    Picos de Europa National Park.

  • Santa maria del naranco-001

    Church of St Mary at Naranco.

  • Covadonga

    Sanctuary of Covadonga.

  • San Martín de Frómista2

    Church of San Martín de Frómista.

  • Canal de Castilla

    Canal de Castilla.

  • Mosteiro de San Xoán de Poio

    Monastery of San Xoán de Poio.

  • Laguna.005 - Islas Cies

    Islas Cies.

  • Plaza Mayor Night

    Plaza Mayor de Salamanca.

  • Fachada de la Universidad de Salamanca

    University of Salamanca.

  • Tenerife2005 008

    Historic Centre of San Cristóbal de la Laguna.

  • Aqueduct of Segovia 02

    Aqueduct of Segovia.

  • Alcázar de Segovia 1-7-07

    Alcázar of Segovia.

  • La Granja Palacio

    Palace of La Granja.

  • Spain Andalusia Seville BW 2015-10-23 15-35-15

    Plaza de España.

  • Triana et la Calle Betis

    Neighbourhood of Triana.

  • Catedral del Burgo de Osma (Soria), Castilla, España

    Burgo de Osma Cathedral.

  • Tarragona.Circo.Romano

    Archaeological Ensemble of Tarragona.

  • Albarracín 2

    Historic City of Albarracín.

  • Toledo Skyline Panorama, Spain - Dec 2006

    Historic Centre of Toledo.

  • Alcázar atardeciente

    Alcázar of Toledo.

  • Toledo Cathedral, from Plaza del Ayuntamiento

    Toledo Cathedral.

  • VALENCIA ES Lonja inside

    Llotja de la Seda.

  • Castillo de Penafiel 7112

    Peñafiel Castle.

  • Valladolid San Gregorio 20080815

    Colegio de San Gregorio.

  • Zubia jun

    Vizcaya Bridge.

  • Gaztelugatxe 4199995260

    San Juan de Gaztelugatxe.

  • Olas 019

    Historic Centre of Getxo.

  • Catedral de Zamora (fachada principal)2

    Zamora Cathedral.

  • Exterior del monasterio-monasterio de piedra-nuevalos-2010 (3)

    Monasterio de Piedra.

  • Aljafería2

    Aljafería Palace.

  • Ávila Chatedral main view

    Ávila Cathedral.

  • Avila01

    Walls of Ávila.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Anexo:12 Tesoros de España para niños

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