Contemporary Art, Plaza de España, Maria Luisa Park, Triana, and Hospital de la Caridad
During my last full day in Sevilla (Seville) I visited a small contemporary art gallery, Plaza España, María Luisa Park, the Triana District, and Hospital...
Royal Alcázar, Museo Palacio de la Condessa de Lebrija, Basilica de la Macarena, and a flamenco performance
Today in Sevilla, I visited Royal Alcázar (warning: rather lengthy section ahead), Museo Palacio de la Condessa de Lebrija, and Basilica de la Macarena, and...
Sevilla’s Cathedral, Church of the Saviour, Museum of Fine Arts, and Hospital des los Venerables
Today in Sevilla (aka Seville) I visited two churches (including Sevilla’s Cathedral), an art gallery, and a old-folks home. Actually, the latter is more than...
Sevilla: Barrio Santa Cruz and Flamenco Dance Museum
I arrived in Sevilla today and was greatly troubled by a monumental dilemma of utmost urgency. Should I, in these posts, call this city Seville,...
Madrid: Centro de Arte Reina Sofia, Royal Botanical Gardens, Plaza Mayor
Today’s jaunt in Madrid included visits to Centro de Arte Reina Sofia, the Royal Botanical Gardens and Plaza Mayor. Centro de Arte Reina Sofia The...
Toledo Cathedral and More
Today’s day in Madrid wasn’t in Madrid. That is, it started and ended there, but I took a day trip to Toledo. In Toledo, I...
Madrid: Royal Palace of Madrid and National Archaeological Museum
The sights I saw today in Madrid included the Royal Palace of Madrid because, who doesn’t like royal palaces? I also went to the National...
Madrid: Prado Museum and Buen Retiro Park
I arrived today in Madrid, my starting and ending point on this trip to Spain. I visited the Prado Museum (The Museo del Prado) and...