The Guzman family was one of the oldest lineages in León. It was a powerful and very influential family of León, where they not only placed their Palace in the very center of this Spanish city, but also located it in such a way that its main façade opened onto the Plaza de San Marcelo. In addition, they demanded that nothing could be built in the square that would block that façade. There also accompanies this Palace, the Botines House designed by the architect Gaudí and the Old City Hall. Continue reading “León and The Guzman’s Palace”
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The Giralda Brewery in an Arabian Bath House
There is nothing better than having “tapas” and a good wine or beer in the remains of an Arab bath. Yes, you read that correctly, we are talking about the best preserved 12th century Almohad bath in the whole Iberian Peninsula and it is located within the Giralda Brewery in Seville. Continue reading “The Giralda Brewery in an Arabian Bath House”
The Royal Botanical Garden in Madrid
Shown as a museum, where its living exhibits change throughout the year, making this great space unique in its kind in Spain, it is the Royal Botanical Garden of Madrid.
With a privileged location in front of the Prado Museum, the Royal Botanical Garden has a space of 75,000 m2, containing approximately 5,000 different species of trees and plants from all over the world. Continue reading “The Royal Botanical Garden in Madrid”
The “Salina” Palace
When visiting the Spanish city of Salamanca, a visit to the Palacio de la Salina is a must. Although only the courtyard is open to the public and can be visited, it is worth it. Continue reading “The “Salina” Palace”
Cathedral of “Jerez de la Frontera”
When talking about Jerez de la Frontera, in the province of Cadiz, the first thing that comes to mind for obvious reasons, is its sherry. It is one of the most popular wines born in Spain and its wineries are internationally recognized. However, Jerez de la Frontera is much more than its wine. Its old town has monuments of incalculable value, such as its Cathedral. Continue reading “Cathedral of “Jerez de la Frontera””
Avila, the Walled City
Considered the best preserved medieval walled enclosure of Spain and probably of all Europe, the walls of Avila are its most outstanding monument. During a visit to Avila during the month of August, a traditional Medieval Festival was being celebrated. As a result, the walls were decorated for the occasion. Continue reading “Avila, the Walled City”
Segovia and its Roman Aqueduct
After seeing countless published photos of the Aqueduct of Segovia, we could not miss this beautiful Spanish city and observe at first sight this great monument.
Burgos and its Holy Church Cathedral Metropolitan Basilica of Holy Mary
We left Madrid just before dawn to catch the bus that would take us to visit what was once the capital city of the Castilian-Leonese Kingdom, one of the most modern and elegant cities of its time, Burgos.
Once we arrived at the bus station, it only took us five minutes to cross the bridge and go through the Arch of Santa Maria to get to the Plaza Rey San Fernando. Arriving there, we were completely amazed to see in front of us and in all its splendor, the “Santa Iglesia Catedral Basílica Metropolitana de Santa María” (Holy Church Cathedral Metropolitan Basilica of Holy Mary), more commonly known as the Cathedral of “Santa María de Burgos”. Continue reading “Burgos and its Holy Church Cathedral Metropolitan Basilica of Holy Mary”
Cádiz, the Tavira Tower and its Camera Obscura
We had not yet had the experience of visiting a Camera Obscura (also known as a Dark Chamber or Dark Camera), and so we include it in our list of places to visit in Cadiz. In fact, the Camera Obscura of Cadiz is one of nine that exist in Spain. Continue reading “Cádiz, the Tavira Tower and its Camera Obscura”
Royal Tobacco Factory of Seville
Due to its large dimensions it is catalogued by some as the “Escorial tabaquero”, or the Palace of the (Tobacco) Industry. Surely they are not mistaken, the Royal Tobacco Factory of Seville is undoubtedly the largest industrial building of the eighteenth century and the best architecture of its kind in Spain. In addition, it is one of the oldest of this type of structure that is preserved, being the headquarters of the first tobacco factory established in Europe. Continue reading “Royal Tobacco Factory of Seville”