Arraiolos is Famous for its Embroidery and Arraiolos Carpets: Arraiolos is a small town with a very long tradition of embroidery. For over five centuries, its embroiderers have created famous tapestries and carpets that have hung on the walls of palaces, castles and manors in Portugal. Most … [Read more...]
Wine and Cheese Tasting in Arraiolos
Alentejo Wine and Artisan Cheese in Arraiolos: We came to Arraiolos to admire the town's famous Tapetes Arraiolos (Arraiolos carpet) and as part of the visit, we were treated to wine and cheese tasting in the Praça Lima e Brito, Arraiolos town square. Praça Lima e Brito is quite a peaceful … [Read more...]
Imperialsaal – A Stunning Concert Hall at Beethovenplatz
Imperialsaal or Imperial Hall was Built by the Same Architect of the Vienna Rathaus: Vienna's Imperialsaal (Imperial Hall) is a stunning concert hall at Beethovenplatz 1. It is the home of the the Vienna Royal Orchestra Orchestra whose musicians are the very best in the city. The Imperial Hall … [Read more...]
Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter – The Barri Gòtic
Explore Barcelona's Roman and Medieval Heritage in the Barri Gòtic: The Barri Gòtic (Gothic Quarter) is one of Barcelona's most famous and interesting areas. This is where the early Roman city of Barcino was established and in this area one can also find streets and buildings from the Middle … [Read more...]
Casa Bruno Cuadros – Once a House of Umbrellas
Casa Bruno Cuadros or Casa dels Paraigües - The House of Umbrellas: A walk through Las Ramblas is a journey of many discoveries and at La Rambla, 82 is the Casa Bruno Cuadros, a stunning building that was once an umbrella shop in the 1880s. Casa Bruno Cuadros is presently the premises of a … [Read more...]
Santa Maria Del Pi – A Medieval Church in the Barri Gotic
Santa Maria del Pí - A Barcelona Church in the Barri Gotic District: Santa Maria del Pí (St Mary of the Pine Tree) is a medieval basilica nestled between the Plaça del Pí and the Plaça Sant Josep Oriol in Barcelona’s historic Barri Gòtic (Gothic Quarter). It is believed that a pine forest … [Read more...]
El Corte Inglés – Shopping Services for Tourists
El Corte Inglés, Spain's Largest Department Store, Has Special Services for Tourists: Our Spanish tour guide informs us that Spanish people like shopping at El Corte Inglés. This chain department store is the largest in Spain and sells everything from groceries to clothing, electronics, home … [Read more...]
Monument to Elcano – Getaria
Monument to Elcano - A Monument Marking the 4th Centenary of Elcano's Circumnavigation: One of the most important historical figures in Getaria is Juan Sebastián Elcano, the first man to circumnavigate the globe in 1522. In Getaria there are two statues commemorating Elcano, one in Plaza … [Read more...]
Getaria – A Town of Fishermen, Navigators and a Couturier
Getaria is Famous as the Birthplace of Elcano and Balenciaga: On route from Bilbao to San Sebastian, we travel through Getaria, a medieval, walled coastal town in the province of Gipuzkoa. One of Getaria's most famous sons is Juan Sebastián, Elcano the first man to circumnavigate the globe in … [Read more...]
Kids in London – Some Things to Do with Kids in London
Kids and London: Things to Do with Kids in London: While London is very popular with adults, there are just as much things for kids to do in London. For those travelling to London with children, below is just a sample of what's on offer: Most people don't expect to see a farm in the centre … [Read more...]
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