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About Spain
A fusion of cultures: the Romans and the Moors were here, and Catalonia and the Basque region retain their unique identity. Enjoy the country’s food, palaces, and modern art museums…
Walking Beside The Orange Trees At The Alcazar Of Córdoba
The gardens at the Alcazar of Córdoba may be smaller than those of rival palaces in Seville and Granada, but they are still impressive. Even
La Mezquita, Córdoba: The Mosque That Became A Cathedral
The cavernous space of La Mezquita in Córdoba made me think of Russian dolls. Standing right in the middle of the 8th century mosque is
Baelo Claudia and Carteia: Two Roman Towns in Andalucia, Spain
It was surprisingly easy to walk across the border from Gibraltar to Spain and pick up a hire car. We were now in Andalucia, an
Exotic Plants and Molly Bloom: the Alameda Botanic Gardens, Gibraltar
The Alameda Botanic Gardens are one of the must-see places on Gibraltar. There is much to recommend them: a beautiful setting, with a wide variety
Defending the Rock: The Walls and Fortifications of Gibraltar
People have fought over the occupation of Gibraltar for centuries. In the last two millennia the Moors, the Spanish and the British have all had
The Caves Of Gibraltar, The Hollow Mountain
Gibraltar is full of caves. They are a part of the long history of the Rock, known since the earliest times as The Hollow Mountain.