The Alhambra of Granada is one of the top attractions of all Spain. It was built during the 14th century …
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Entering from the so-called courtyard of oranges into the Great Mosque of Cordoba, dimly filtered light surrounds us. A strong …
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Not far from our climbing base in Alora in Southern Spain we recently had a chance to see the Dolmens …
Continue reading “More megaliths – a visit to the Dolmens of Antequera”
There’s already a queue when we arrive at the bus stop on a main thoroughfare in Cordoba. From here an …
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In 2019 the fourth site on the Canary Islands was awarded the status of a UNESCO world heritage site: Risco …
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We know what to expect when we walk up the stairs at the metro station Plaza de Gaudí. “Turn around”, …
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On our short visit to Barcelona we explored some beautiful architecture. Among our architectural Barcelona highlights were the Palau de …
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Tenerife is not exactly known for cultural tourism, but there is one Unesco Cultural World Heritage Site on the island: …
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In the small, winding alleys of Toledo, all the tourists are clutching a folded or flapping sheet of paper in …
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„The edifices were planned as a monastery-cum-palace complex modelled on the Spanish El Escorial, but unfortunately the money ran out …
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