por Katharina Giesler | Mar 18, 2020 | Kastilien und La Mancha, Uncategorized
The famous novel Don Quixote of La Mancha, which recounts the misadventures of a man who wanted to be a knight in the land of La Mancha, was written by Miguel de Cervantes in the 17th century. 400 years later, the book has been translated into most languages and is...
por Katharina Giesler | Feb 12, 2020 | Kastilien und La Mancha
In the fertile plains of Castile-La Mancha in northwestern Spain, Talavera de la Reina has been renowned for its beautiful ceramics for centuries. Today, the ceramics of Talavera have even been designated by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage. And as the biggest...
por Katharina Giesler | Jul 3, 2019 | Kastilien und La Mancha
When most people imagine rolling fields of fragrant lavender, they are thinking of France – but it may surprise you to know that the same experience is available just one hour from Madrid. Here, sun-drenched fields of lavender lie among the forests of the Guadalajara...
por Katharina Giesler | Jun 12, 2019 | Kastilien und La Mancha, Kastilien und León
The Jewish community in Spain was once among the most prosperous in the world, and its heritage, dating back as far as the 10th century, can be seen in the monuments and Jewish quarters that remain all over the country. The regions of Castile are among those with the...
por Katharina Giesler | Oct 24, 2018 | Kastilien und La Mancha
Spain is famous for its cuisine, which varies widely across the country but is based in all parts on the freshest local ingredients. However, one ingredient stands out from the rest: saffron. These bright red-orange threads were widely sought after throughout history...
por Katharina Giesler | Oct 3, 2018 | Kastilien und La Mancha, Kastilien und León
Modern Spain cannot be separated from its history – especially in a land that it dotted with towering castles, spired cathedrals and medieval fortresses. These imposing relics of the past can be found all over the country, but nowhere can one feel more transported...
