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As a country shaped by the powerful empires that conquered it over the millennia, Spain has an extraordinary historical and cultural heritage. From medieval walled cities to Roman bridges and aqueducts to magnificent mosques and Arab palaces, Spanish cities are filled with magnificent reminders of their rich and diverse past.
Once the world’s largest city, a rival of Constantinople, Cordoba is perhaps the most underrated city in Spain, despite the fact that it is the only city in the modern … Read more
Once the capital of the Moorish kingdom, Granada is filled with gorgeous hotels. From charming renaissance palaces and Moorish mansions to slick 5-star establishments. But choosing one could be overwhelming unless … Read more
Planning to visit some medieval walled cities in Spain? Have limited time? These 15 cities and towns can be visited on day trips from major cities. With its idyllic coastline … Read more
Planning a day trip from Madrid to Segovia? Here’s how to make the most of it without rushing or missing any of Segovia’s most beloved sites Segovia is a fairytale-like … Read more
Avila is a perfectly preserved medieval town that is completely encircled by a stone wall. Its charming medieval ambience is safeguarded by the status of a UNESCO World Heritage site. … Read more
If you are planning a trip to Granada, you know all about the Alhambra, maybe a couple of other Moorish monuments, the Albacin neighbourhood, the Granada cathedral. But have you … Read more
Looking for unusual things to do in Cordoba? Here is an itinerary for a self-guided Roman Cordoba walking tour to uncover the relics of a once prosperous Roman city. One … Read more
The Mezquita or the Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba is a magnificent structure that has been built, expanded and refined for centuries. The original great mosque was built by the Umayyads between … Read more
Looking for things to do in Granada? Only have 1 day in town? Here’s how to see Granada’s Moorish heritage in one day. Shaped by three different empires, Granada has … Read more