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Follow to get notified about new posts with this tagToledo – the Ancient Capital of Spain
Toledo Cathedral, Plaza del Ayuntamiento, Toledo, Castile-La Mancha, SpainToledo is the ancient capital of Spain, and honestly, you’ll rarely see this many sights per square meter anywhere else. It’s packed with a palace, a castle, towers, bridges, ancient walls, and countless
Segovia – the City of a Fairytale Castle
Alcázar of Segovia, Paseo del Valle del Clamores, Segovia, Castile and León, Spain“Wow, I’ve seen a castle like this in the Cinderella cartoon!” Erika exclaimed excitedly — and she wasn’t wrong. The Alcázar of Segovia is considered one of the castles that inspired Walt Disney when he
Valladolid - Sculptures as Witnesses to the Ages
Iglesia de San Pablo, Plaza de San Pablo, Valladolid, Castile and León, SpainValladolid - Sculptures as Witnesses to the Ages What impressed me most in Valladolid was the famous Gothic Church of San Pablo. When you first step onto the square in front of it, time seems to stand
Tordesillas — the city where Spain and Portugal divided the New World
Casas del Tratado, Calle Libertad, Tordesillas, Castile and León, SpainTordesillas — the city where Spain and Portugal divided the New World The city of Tordesillas is famous for being the place where Spain and Portugal divided the Americas. The first thing we saw here were
Leon – How a Legion Turned into a Lion
Basílica de San Isidoro, Plaza de San Isidoro, León, Castile and León, SpainLeon – How a Legion Turned into a Lion The city of Leon is steeped in history. Here, you can see the remains of a Roman fortress wall, medieval towers, and numerous ancient churches. Fragments of Roman
Oviedo. A city of temples
Capilla de Santa Eulalia, Plaza de Alfonso II El Casto, Oviedo, Principality of Asturias, SpainThe city of Oviedo was once the capital of Asturias and you can feel the Middle Ages everywhere in its historic center. Oviedo has pedestrian streets that create a magical atmosphere. The architecture
Gijón: A City of Ancient Walls and Modern Sculpture
Acceso a las Termas Romanas, Gijón, Principality of Asturias, SpainGijón: A City of Ancient Walls and Modern Sculpture Honestly, the coolest thing about the small Spanish city of Gijón is the remains of its ancient Roman wall. Part of the old fortifications is tucked
Santander - two churches in one cathedral
Parroquia del Santísimo Cristo, Calle de los Azogues, Santander, Cantabria, SpainIn the capital of Cantabria - Santander, there is a very unusual church. I would call it two in one. The Cathedral is really something special - it's actually two Gothic churches, one on top of the other.
Bilbao - the most avant-garde city in Spain
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, Lehendakari Leizaola kalea 2, Bilbao, Basque Country, SpainMy husbend just loved this city, it was his favorite. He's really into modern engineering and all that. What really caught his eye was the Guggenheim Museum, the building is just amazing. Apparently, the
San Sebastian is the most elegant city in Spain
Basilica of Saint Mary of the Chorus, Elbira Zipitria kalea, San Sebastián, Basque Country, SpainThis is the city with the most expensive real estate in Spain. And it is not surprising. It is fabulous here: beaches with clear water, like from tourist posters, exquisite architecture, lots of greenery.
Pamplona - bullfighting
Arzobispado de Pamplona, Andre Maria Erreginaren plaza 1, Pamplona, Navarre, SpainThe city of Pamplona, which is the capital of the Navarra region, is really well-known for its amazing San Fermin festival. This festival is particularly famous for its bull running event, which happens
"Zaragoza" - an Arab palace, beautiful cathedrals and Roman monuments
Palacio de la Aljafería, Patio de San Martín, Zaragoza, Aragon, Spain"Zaragoza" - an Arab palace, beautiful cathedrals and Roman monuments I've always been drawn to the Basque Country, and finally, I got to visit. There's something about this place that's really
Bangkok: brilliance and poverty in one bottle
Wiset Chaisri Gate (Royal Palace Entrance), Chakri Charan Road, Bangkok, ThailandBangkok: Temples at Every Step In the capital of the country that I have long dreamed of seeing, temples are at every step, more of them here are only prostitutes and cannabis outlets. Dress code of the
Dubai - luxury in the desert
Burj Khalifa, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard 1, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesDubai - luxury in the desert Antiquity and modernity The capital of the United Arab Emirates - Dubai is for me an example of how a place that nature has not endowed with anything can be turned into a tourist
Casablanca - a city where God and the king live side by side
Hassan II Mosque, Boulevard Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah, Casablanca, Casablanca-Settat, MoroccoErica couldn't believe her eyes, "This is just incredible," she exclaimed, as she caught sight of the main symbol of Casablanca, the breathtaking Hassan II Mosque. It's also worth noting that
Rabat - the city of the blue fortress, kings and storks
Kasbah of the Udayas, Rabat, Rabat-Salé-Kénitra, MoroccoMarrakech, Rabat seemed completely different to us. Calm, green, neat, it seems to be in no hurry. Here, wide avenues are replaced by ancient streets, and majestic monuments are adjacent to cozy gardens.
Marrakech — Koutoubia, palaces and the square of fortune tellers
Ben Youssef Madrasa, Passage Ecole Ben Youssef, Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi, MoroccoThe old part of Marrakech, known as the Medina, is surrounded by massive walls made of pink-ochre clay that stretch for almost 20 kilometers. These huge adobe walls enclose a treasure trove of beautiful