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Historic Downtown Asheville
Art deco buildings and Thomas Wolfe’s house
Biltmore House and Gardens
Friends, forests, flowers, and the largest house in the United States
King Tut
Wonders of ancient Egypt, right here in North Carolina
Palace of the Marquis of Dos Aguas
Lifestyles of the rich and famous in 18th and 19th century Valencia
Serranos Towers
A gate, fort, prison, treasury, and iconic symbol of Valencia
Festivals in Valencia
Learning how the city celebrates Corpus Christi and The Fallas
The Silk Exchange
A luxurious place for 15th century fair trade
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