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The Silk Exchange
A luxurious place for 15th century fair trade
Historic Valencia
Essential landmarks, legends, and traditions in Valencia
Sacromonte
Granada’s intriguing Gypsy Quarter
Archive of the Indies
The magnificent home of valuable documents from the Spanish Empire’s activity in the New World
Royal Alcázar of Seville
A masterpiece of Mudéjar artistry, with some back-and-forth time travel
Enchanting Toledo
An ancient city where Muslims, Jews, and Christians lived side by side
First Day in Madrid
Historic squares and tasty tapas
Final Week in San Miguel
Día de Los Reyes and a new appreciation for historic places in Zona Centro
Schönbrunn Palace
The spectacular summer home of the Habsburgs
The Belvedere
The wonders of Klimt, and a roomful of interesting heads
The Tenement Museum
The immigrant experience at home
Ellis Island
The port of entry to the United States for nearly 12 million people