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MADRID – The Royal Palace of MadridThe Royal Palace of Madrid was commissioned by King Philip V in 1736 to replace the original residence that had been destroyed by fire. The construction began under architect Filippo Juvarra, who passed away before its completion. His successo [...]
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RONDA – The Plaza de TorosThe Plaza de Toros of Ronda stands as one of Spain’s oldest and most revered bullrings. Completed in 1785, its perfectly round arena is encircled by double tiers of elegant stone arcades, blending neoclassical harmony with Andalusian tradition [...]
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RONDA – The Plaza de Toros – A BullPlaza de Toros, set high in the Serranía de Ronda, this perfectly round bullring of pale stone was completed under the patronage of the Maestranza de Caballería in1785. Its double arcaded galleries and sand-colored arena became the cradle of m [...]
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SAN LORENZO DE EL ESCORIAL – MonasterioThe Monasterio de San Lorenzo de El Escorial is a historic architectural complex located near Madrid, Spain. Built between 1563 and 1584 under the reign of King Philip II, it served as a royal palace, monastery, library, basilica, and mausoleu [...]
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SANTALANA DEL MAR – Museo Altamira – BisonThe Museo Altamira, located in Santillana del Mar, Spain, is dedicated to the famous Altamira Cave, known for its prehistoric cave paintings dating back over 14,000 years. The museum features a detailed replica of the cave, called the Neocave, [...]
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SEGOVIA – The Alcázar of SegoviaThe Castle of Segovia is a medieval castle located in the city of Segovia, in Castile and León, Spain. It has existed since at least the 12th century, and is one of the most renowned medieval castles globally and one of the most visited landma [...]
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SEVILLA – The Alcázar of SevilleAlcázar da Sevilla is a stunning royal palace in Seville, Spain, renowned for its Moorish, Gothic, Renaissance, and Mudejar architecture. Originally built as a fortress in the 10th century during Muslim rule, it was later expanded by Christian [...]
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