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La Giralda and its Famous Weather Vane, El Giraldillo

March 11, 2012 By Helen Page 2 Comments

Seville La Giralda

Seville Catherdral’s Belltower, La Giralda, and its Weathervane, El Giraldillo: La Giralda is the famous bell tower of the Cathedral of Seville and a legacy of Seville’s Moorish past. Built on the site of a Muslim mosque, it was once one of the tallest towers in the world. The height of the tower, 97 metres, […]

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Plaza de Toros – Seville’s Legendary Bullring

March 11, 2012 By Helen Page Leave a Comment

Seville Plaza de Toros

Plaza de Toros – Seville’s Magnificent Bullring is the Oldest in Spain: The Plaza de Toros de la Real Maestranza de Caballeria de Sevilla is a mouthful, but beyond this long name is a magnificent Seville bullring that is the oldest in Spain. Plaza de Toros is popularly known to the locals as “the Cathedral” […]

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Bilbao Museums, Art Galleries and Theatres

March 5, 2012 By Helen Page 1 Comment

Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao

Bilbao Museums, Art Galleries and Theatres: The Guggenheim Museum is the star attraction of the city of Bilbao.  But it is by no means the only museum or cultural attraction in this city. Bilbao has quite a number of museums and art galleries, including the Museo de Bellas Artes, one of Spain’s best Museum of […]

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La Moreneta – The Black Madonna of Montserrat

January 16, 2012 By Helen Page 1 Comment

Our Lady of Montserrat

Our Lady of Montserrat or La Moreneta is the Patron Saint of Catalonia: The Monestir de Montserrat is located in an area of breathtaking natural beauty and there is plenty for visitors to do here. However, the biggest attraction of Montserrat is the statue of Our Lady of Montserrat, the Patron Saint of Catalonia. The […]

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Monestir de Montserrat – One of Catalonia’s Holiest Places

January 15, 2012 By Helen Page 1 Comment

Montserrat Monastery

Monestir de Montserrat – Home of La Moreneta or the Black Madonna: One of Catalonia’s holiest place is the Monestir de Montserrat (Monastery of Montserrat). Located against the beautiful backdrop of Mont Serrat, (Serrated Mountain) the Montserrat Basilica houses the Black Madonna or La Moreneta, the patron saint of Catalonia. About the Monestir Montserrat is […]

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Semana Santa – Holy Week in Spain

January 12, 2012 By Helen Page 4 Comments

Semana Santa - Spain Holy Week

Semana Santa or Holy Week Is One of the More Important Events in Spain: Easter for many is celebrated over the Easter weekend. However in fiesta-obsessed Spain, the Spanish Easter is an entire week of festivities known as Semana Santa, or Holy Week. During Holy Week, festivals can be seen throughout the whole of Spain. […]

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Basílica Macarena – Home to the Most-Loved La Macarena

December 29, 2011 By Helen Page 2 Comments

Basilica Macarena Seville

Basílica de la Macarena – Home of Seville’s Most Revered La Macarena: Across the road from our hotel the Tryp Macarena is the Basilica de la Macarena, home to the most revered image in Seville, Nuestra Señora de la Esperanza or Virgen de la Esperanza (The Virgin of Hope). This 17th-century holy icon is commonly […]

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La Torre del Oro – Seville’s Golden Tower

December 25, 2011 By Helen Page Leave a Comment

Golden Tower - Seville

La Torre del Oro – Once the Golden Tower of Seville: La Torre del Oro or the Golden Tower was given its name because it was originally covered in golden tiles. But even without its gold covering, this 13th century Moorish watchtower by the banks of the Guadalquivir River is still a magnificent landmark. La […]

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Castillo del Papa Luna – A Knights Templar Castle in Peñíscola

November 22, 2011 By Helen Page Leave a Comment

Castillo del Papa Luna

Castillo del Papa Luna – A Papal Palace and Knights Templar Castle in Peñíscola: One of the main attractions in Peñíscola is its castle. The Castillo del Papa Luna or Peñíscola Castle, was built by the Knights Templar on a site that was previously an old Moorish citadel. The castle stands on the highest point […]

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Patio de Los Leones – The Alhambra’s Court of the Lions

November 13, 2011 By Helen Page 2 Comments

Patio de los Leones

Patio de Los Leones – The Alhambra Lion Court with the Celebrated Fountain of the Lions: The Patio de los Leones (Court of the Lions), with its celebrated lion fountain, is one the most famous images representing Granada and Spain. This Lion Court graces the cover of many tourist brochures on Granada and it features […]

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