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City of Arts and Sciences
After a string of medieval Spanish cities, Valencia jolts us into the future
The Alhambra Part 2
Splendid views from the Alcazaba and the Albayzín
The Alhambra Part 1
“Poetry breathing throughout the fairy architecture of its halls”
Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba
A remarkable cathedral inside a spectacular mega-mosque
Seville Cathedral
A magnificent church with features from a grand mosque
Royal Alcázar of Seville
A masterpiece of Mudéjar artistry, with some back-and-forth time travel
Plaza de España
One of the most romantics spots In Seville
Las Setas (The Mushrooms)
A reminder that Seville is also a city of the future
Two Churches, a Dead Count, and a Monastery
A few more of Toledo’s many treasures
Toledo Synagogues
Intriguing places of worship in the City of Three Cultures
Toledo Cathedral
Vast, soaring spaces, stunning altarpieces, a mini-Prado, and a spectacular light show
Enchanting Toledo
An ancient city where Muslims, Jews, and Christians lived side by side
Madrid Walks
Discovering treasures in the city center on foot