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The Christ of the Light Mosque: following the unexpected history of a secret corner from the medieval era Toledo [in Spain]
If you are wondering how the words “mosque” and “Christ” can fit in the name of the same building, then you must visit Toledo. The “city of three cultures” has welcomed Jewish, Muslim, and Christian coexistence for centuries. In medieval times, it housed a diversity of styles, eras, and people,…
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CSA la Tabacalera: an unusual place in the heart of Madrid where modern art, multiculturalism, and new local democratic ideas mingle in an unexpected way
In the heart of Madrid, there is a historic building unlike any other. Within its premises, you will meet diverse people connected by the vision of a better future where multiculturalism, art, and democratic ambitions merge in the most unexpected way. I’m talking about the Old Tobacco Factory that now…
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Tella: a guide to the charming town of legendary witches Harry Potter fans will love
Tella is an enchanting town and, according to legend, also enchanted since it belongs to a region associated with witches, magic, and covens. A charming village resting proudly in the Aragonese Pyrenees at an elevation of 1,340 meters (4396 feet) in the Comarca of Sobrarbe, near one of the entrances…
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Visiting Medina Azahara: the long-lost gem of Al Andalus, hidden from the eyes of History for nearly 1000 years [close to Cordoba, Spain]
Hidden in the foothills of Sierra de Córdoba, the archeological site of Medina Azahara unravels a story that remained buried for a thousand years. A tale that reminds us that no matter how wonderful, anything can be forgotten. But maybe, if we're lucky, someone will remember, rediscover that story and…
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