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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

Córdoba - Day 2
Hidden gems in a city of historic treasures

Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba
A remarkable cathedral inside a spectacular mega-mosque