Spain

Spain (Spanish: España), officially known as the Kingdom of Spain (Spanish: Reino de España), stands as a nation situated in Southwestern Europe, encompassing regions that extend into the Atlantic Ocean, the Mediterranean Sea, and Africa.

Recognized as the largest country in Southern Europe, its vast expanse covers most of the Iberian Peninsula and incorporates the Canary Islands in the Atlantic, the Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean, along with the autonomous cities of Ceuta and Melilla in Africa. Geographically, the northern borders of Peninsular Spain meet with France, Andorra, and the Bay of Biscay, while the eastern and southern frontiers face the Mediterranean Sea and Gibraltar. To the west, its boundary meets Portugal and the Atlantic Ocean.

Spain

El Greco House Museum

The House Museum of the famous Spanish painter El Greco is located in the Jewish quarter of Toledo. The outstanding Renaissance painter, known for his original, unique style of painting, was a native of Crete. At the age of 35 he entered the servi... read more

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Synagogue del Transito

Located in Toledo, the historic synagogue building is a symbol of the prosperity of the Jewish people in the region, as well as a true masterpiece of Spanish architecture from the Middle Ages. The construction of the synagogue, which bears the nam... read more

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Santa Maria la Blanca Synagogue

Located on the outskirts of Toledo between the Church of San Juan de los Reyes and the Synagogue del Transito, the Synagogue of Santa Maria la Blanca is one of the oldest synagogues in Europe. The Synagogue of Santa Maria la Blanca, originall... read more

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San Juan de los Reyes Monastery

Located in Toledo, the Franciscan monastery of San Juan de los Reyes is one of the city's main landmarks and one of its most majestic and beautiful buildings. This monastery was founded by King Ferdinando of Aragon and Queen Isabella of Castil... read more

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Egypt

Khan Al-Khalili Market

Khan-Al-Khalili is a large market in the Muslim neighbourhood of Cairo, one of the city's striking landmarks. The square that Khan-Al-Khalili occupies was originally the site of the Saffron Tomb mausoleum, the burial place of the Fatimid caliphs. Emir Al-Khalili ordered the destruction of the Fatimid cemetery in 1382 in order to build a large caravanserai. At that time, this was the central... read more

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Israel

Church of the Visitation

The Catholic Church of the Visitation in the Jerusalem suburb of Ein Karem is named after one of the most beautiful Gospel episodes - Mary's visit to Elizabeth.

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Greece

Ancient Agora

In the heart of Athens, northwest of the Acropolis, lie the ruins of the Ancient Agora. During the period of ancient Greece (from about the beginning of the 6th century BC) it was the political, financial, administrative, cultural and religious ce... read more

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