Tag: History & Travel
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A Visual guide to Granada
‘Granada, the beautiful diverse city of Andalucia’ Granada is a beautiful city with echoes of diversity that is worth visiting during your Andalucía stay. Much different to it’s neighbouring cities, Granada is a mixture of culture with a Moorish neighbourhood that has remained the same for centuries, areas near Plaza Nueva that almost look as…
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The Arab Quarter of Granada, Albayzin
‘A step back into middle eastern time in the Arab quarter of Granada, The Albaycin’ The Albaycin is the old Arab Quarter that is a hillside section of Granada on the opposite side to the Alhambra. By far, this was the most beautiful section of Granada dating back to the 11th century, because of the…
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Casa De Pilatos Seafood Paella, Seville
‘ Vibrant 16th century beauty at Casa de Pilatos & traditional seafood paella in the heart of Seville’ La Casa De Pilatos (Pilate’s House) is a wonderful hidden gem in the heart of Seville. I stumbled across it through pinterest and I was drawn to its beautiful 16th century Sevillian architecture. With a touch of…
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Sunrise at Plaza de Espana
‘The most Impressive plaza in Seville, filled with colourful ceramic tiles and Moorish detailing’ Plaza de Espana is a historical landmark in Seville that is a breathtaking square right next to the old town. It will make the most magical morning stroll… It was built in 1929 for an exhibition to showcase Seville’s talents in…
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When in Venice; Caffè Florian & San Marco Piazza
‘Sip on an espresso that is filled with history in the beautiful San Marco Square’ Greeted by smart white-jacketed waiters, welcome to the oldest cafe in Europe! With its unique interior, frescoed ceilings and mirrored walls, Caffé Florian is an iconic symbol of Venice established in 1720, making it the oldest functioning coffee-house in Europe.…
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Gubbio, A Medieval Jewel in Umbria
Gubbio, Umbria Last summer, my hubby and I scrapped the surface of Gubbio as we spent the evening in the old town for a stroll and dinner. I love the medieval architecture and flock of stores and restaurants that make up the centre. With numerous “hole-in-the-wall enoteca’s“, wine and food is the heart…
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Spell-binding Assisi
Another postcard-perfect town, Assisi is the most religious one out of all its neighbouring siblings that is a well-preserved medieval UNESCO heritage site. Assisi is a spell-binding jewel, that offers beauty around every corner from the typical hanging laundry from the old-fashioned windows to the cast iron balconies that overflow with flowers. Last time we…
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Ephesus ruins & Red lips
Ephesus, was an ancient Greek city on the coast of Ionia (western Turkey) that was built in the 10th century BC founded by a tribe of great female warriors. Once the influential trading and spiritual sanctuary, Ephesus was one of the largest centres of the Mediterranean world that is well-preserved today. This ancient Greek city…