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More at the Art Institute
Special exhibitions at one of the world's best art museums

Art Deco Skyscrapers in Chicago
Jazz Age luxury and glamour, still abundant today

Grant Park
Exploring Chicago’s front yard

Art Institute Gallery Tour
From El Greco to ancient Egypt

The Chicago Picasso
What IS it, anyway?

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

Festivals in Valencia
Learning how the city celebrates Corpus Christi and The Fallas

Islamic Decoration in Spain
A gallery of patterns and motifs

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