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Astorga Castle

Historical Tourist Attractions in Spain

September 17, 2020 //  by Gerry Kerkhof

Having spent so many years travelling around Spain it’s very common for me to be asked where my favourite place is. This is always a question I find impossible to answer.  The first place I lived in Spain was on the island of Mallorca which I still try to visit as often as possible. However, since …

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Category: Spain TourismTag: Andalucia, Attractions, History, Seville

El Escorial Monastery

How to Get to El Escorial and Valle de Los Caídos from Madrid

June 16, 2020 //  by Gerry Kerkhof

Monasterio del Escorial The Royal Palace of El Escorial lies 45km north-west of Madrid and is one of Spain’s most famous sights. Felipe II ordered the construction of the palace to commemorate Spain’s victory over France at the Battle of Saint Quentin in 1557 during the Franco-Habsburg War. With practically unlimited funds available from the “New …

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Category: Day ExcursionsTag: Attractions, History, Madrid

Mezquita Cordoba

More UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Spain

April 3, 2013 //  by Gerry Kerkhof

At the recent 44th session of the World Heritage Committee in Fuzhou (China) it was announced that the Retiro Park and Paseo del Prado in Madrid would be been added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List. These are the first sites on the list which are located in the Spanish capital. Spain began to participate with …

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Category: Spain TourismTag: Attractions, History, Newsletter

Sorolla's My Wife and Daughters in the Garden - Mi Esposa e Hijas en el Jardín

Spanish Art and Artists

October 11, 2012 //  by Gerry Kerkhof

“Los Borrachos” by Diego Velazquez[/caption]If I told you that I’m a great lover of Spanish art then I’m afraid I’d be lying. When I visit a new city I’m always keen on visiting its main architectural attractions and (more importantly) its sports venues. Unfortunately, I’ve never been a great fan of art galleries but my …

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Category: Spain TourismTag: Attractions, History, Museums, Newsletter

Castillo de Olite in Navarra

Discover Spanish History

October 2, 2012 //  by Gerry Kerkhof

When I first moved to Spain as a naive 24 year old I had no concept of Spanish history. To me Spain was little more than a place people went on their summer holidays. One day near the village of Pollensa in Mallorca I stumbled upon a little Roman bridge which really opened my eyes …

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Category: Spain TourismTag: Attractions, History, Newsletter

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