A visit to Barcelona isn’t complete without a look at the famed Gaudi buldings in the city. Barcelona and Gaudi are words that are inexplicalby intertwined. Gaudí is the most famous architect in the Catalan region of Spain with Barcelona showcasing most of Gaudi’s buildings. Continue reading Gaudí and Barcelona
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La Boqueria Market. Barcelona, Spain
For a colorful respite from your sightseeing excursions in Barcelona, head to this market for a fun-filled foodie experience.
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The Gardens of the Alhambra. Granada, Spain
The Alhambra Castle and Fortress in Granada has to be one of the most visited places in Spain with five to eight thousand visitors a day from all over the world. This giant castle and fortress compound spans over 35 acres and is covered in the most stunning gardens.
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Real Alcazar Palace. Seville, Spain
Happy Monday!
Hope you had a great weekend!
This week I ‘d like to continue my series of posts on our recent holiday in Spain with a look at the Real Alcazar Palace in Seville, the majestic and grand Alhambra Castle in Granada, and then end the week with a look at our fun-filled holiday in Barcelona.
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Triana Square & Ceramics in Sevilla, Spain
Across the bridge from the main city of Seville on the west bank of the Guadalquivir River sits the charming neighborhood of Triana.
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Bull Fighting Arena. Plaza de Toros de la Real Maestranza in Seville, Spain
A bullring with over 240 years of history, built in 1761, Plaza de Toros de la Real Maestranza in Seville, Spain is today a landmark in Spanish bullfighting and a must see when you head to Southern Spain.
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Exploring Seville, Spain. Off the Beaten Path
Seville, Spain, the largest city in Southern Spain is a cultural goldmine. Flamenco, bull fighting, cathedrals, palaces, all come together in this beautiful city. Must see sites include the Real Alcazar Palace, Cathedral Seville, Bull Fighting Arena, old town, and Maria Luisa Park. In this post however I would like to share with you the sites and sounds that are not on the “must see tourist list.”
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Art, Fabrics, Food. Exploring Barrio de Las Letras. The Literary Quarter in Madrid, Spain
During our recent holiday in Spain, Madrid’s Barrio de Las Letras had to be the highlight of our visit to this beautiful city. The area known as the Literary Quarter is a neighborhood in the center of Madrid where some of Spain’s greatest authors have lived and wrote novels, poems, and works of literature over the years. Today it is an area that combines an artistic atmosphere, entertainment, shopping, and great food. Continue reading Art, Fabrics, Food. Exploring Barrio de Las Letras. The Literary Quarter in Madrid, Spain
The Mysterious Cookies We Traveled to Spain For
Aah, kids and vacations. They have their own agenda on what to expect. While we tend to have a check list of “the must see” tourist sites “, Kids list always surprises me. Perfect example is our recent trip to Spain for our 2019 summer vacation. The quest for mysterious cookies in Madrid, Spain.
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Summer Vacation 2019. Holiday in Spain
Happy Monday! I hope you had a relaxing weekend!This week I’d like to share a few pictures and stories from our recent holiday in Spain.
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