por Katharina Giesler | Abr 20, 2016 | Kastilien und León
The Ages of Man (Las Edades del Hombre) religious foundation was created to promote the sacred art of the Castilla and Leon region of central Spain. Since its birth in 1988, the foundation has organized various important exhibitions highlighting the religious art and...
por Katharina Giesler | Abr 12, 2016 | Nordspanien
The region of Asturias in northern Spain can be considered the perfect combination of culture, nature and gastronomy, and the first thing that captures a visitor’s attention is the spectacular green scenery. But there’s more to Asturias than meets the eye – just below...
por Katharina Giesler | Abr 5, 2016 | Extremadura
Every spring, visitors make the journey to the Jerte Valley near the city of Caceres in the Extremadura region of western Spain. They come to see the beautiful rolling hills covered in white, but there’s not a flake of snow in sight – the countryside is covered in...
por Katharina Giesler | Mar 30, 2016 | Spanien allgemein
Each year, thousands of visitors of all walks, faiths and backgrounds follow the footprints that Jews have left on Spain for over 1,000 years. There are countless fascinating Jewish heritage sites all over Spain and on and off the beaten track. Since the days of the...
por Katharina Giesler | Mar 22, 2016 | Spanien allgemein
Those visiting Spain during the week before Easter will witness a country in complete transformation with one of its most spectacular and traditional events. Semana Santa, or Holy Week, fills the streets all around Spain with the beating of drums, masses of colorful...
por Katharina Giesler | Mar 16, 2016 | Ostspanien
Every March, while many people around the world eagerly await chirping birds, budding trees and other signs of spring, Valencians are putting the finishing touches on their fallas. These highly flammable papier-mache sculptures of celebrities, politicians and...
