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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
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