por Katharina Giesler | Sep 6, 2018 | Andalusien
In the heart of the Jaen region, two villages break from the whitewashed houses and narrow streets that are so iconic of Andalusia: Úbeda and Baeza. These historic villages are the remains of Spain’s Renaissance, an architectural period with clear Italian influences –...
por Katharina Giesler | Abr 25, 2018 | Kastilien und León
In the region of Castile-La Mancha, between the Júcar and Huécar river canyons, lies the city of Cuenca. A UNESCO World Heritage site, this dramatically placed city boasts a wealth of perfectly preserved monuments and architecture representing a diversity of cultures....
por Katharina Giesler | Abr 11, 2018 | Katalonien
One of Barcelona’s most iconic features is its Modernista architecture of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Drawing on Medieval and Arab styles, these unique buildings are characterized by by rich decoration and detail, organic motifs, curves and asymmetry, and...
por Katharina Giesler | Feb 14, 2018 | Spanien allgemein
The traditional Spanish treat of ‘churros y chocolate’ is the perfect way to warm up during the cold winter months. Churros are similar to a fried doughnut, but long and thin and dusted in sugar – with an addictively crunchy and chewy texture. They are...
por Katharina Giesler | Ene 24, 2018 | Madrid
Madrid is a one of the great cities of the world, with a wealth of museums, shopping, nightlife, parks and restaurants. Visitors who brave the cold of January and February are also in for a special treat. No, it’s much more than churros y chocolate (which are worth a...
