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Historic Valencia
Essential landmarks, legends, and traditions in Valencia
City of Arts and Sciences
After a string of medieval Spanish cities, Valencia jolts us into the future
Islamic Decoration in Spain
A gallery of patterns and motifs
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”
Last Day in Seville
A second visit to the Royal Alcázar, this time with sunshine
Córdoba - Day 2
Hidden gems in a city of historic treasures
Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba
A remarkable cathedral inside a spectacular mega-mosque
Church of the Divine Savior
A collection of monumental altarpieces in the Baroque “more is more” style
Archive of the Indies
The magnificent home of valuable documents from the Spanish Empire’s activity in the New World
Triana
Plenty of pottery and tile, and Seville’s best market
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