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Sagrada Família: Inside Barcelona’s Stone Forest
When people think of Barcelona, one landmark usually comes to mind before any other: Sagrada Família. Construction began more than 140 years ago, yet the basilica is still unfinished. Even so,…
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Pergamon Ancient City: Our Complete Visitor’s Guide
Perched high on a hill overlooking the fertile Bergama Plain, Pergamon is an extraordinary open-air museum where thousands of years of history still feel within reach. With its dramatic setting, impressive…
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Walking the Streets of Toledo: Traces of Three Cultures
Toledo was the third stop on our Andalusia road trip, after Granada and Madrid. We left our hotel in Madrid early in the morning and set off for Toledo by car.…
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Royal Palace of Madrid: What It’s Like Inside
The Royal Palace of Madrid draws huge numbers of visitors, but it’s only once you step inside that you realise just how impressive it really is. Grand staircases, rooms covered in…
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Real Alcázar of Seville: Inside Seville’s Enchanted Palace
In the centre of Seville, behind high walls, lies a completely different world: the Real Alcázar. Once you step inside, you quickly realise that this isn’t a palace from a single…
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Seville Cathedral & Giralda: What to See Inside
Explore Seville Cathedral and the Giralda, from the golden Retablo Mayor and Columbus’s tomb to the historic tower, rooftop views and practical tips.
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Alhambra Travel Guide: Nasrid Palaces & Generalife
As we approached the Alhambra, all we could see from the outside were its reddish walls. At first, it was hard to imagine what lay beyond them. From a distance, it…
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3 Days in Southeastern Turkey: Adana, Gaziantep and Şanlıurfa
Three days, four cities and countless stops along the way. We set out on a fast-paced road trip through Adana, Gaziantep and Şanlıurfa, making the most of every hour. The journey…
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One Day in Gaziantep, Türkiye: History, Food and Historic Bazaars
When people think of Gaziantep, food is usually the first thing that comes to mind. And for good reason. The city is famous across Türkiye for its baklava, kebabs, beyran and…
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One Day in Şanlıurfa: Göbeklitepe, Harran and Balıklıgöl
Şanlıurfa, often shortened to simply “Urfa” by locals, is not only one of the oldest cities in Turkey, but also home to Göbeklitepe, the archaeological site that challenged much of what…
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One Day in Venice: The Perfect Walking Itinerary
Venice is a vast work of art that has stood the test of time, with its maze-like streets, centuries-old bridges seemingly winking at one another, and pastel-colored facades shimmering across the…
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One Day in Córdoba: From the Mezquita to the Roman Bridge
Córdoba is one of the first cities that comes to mind when people think of Andalusia. While most travelers come to Córdoba because of the Mezquita, one of the city’s most…