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.

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Escorial Palace and Monastery

The Escorial complex (El Escorial - Spanish), which brings together on its territory both "a palace for God" and "a hovel for kings", is a place for Spain both iconic and highly ambiguous. The full majestic name of th... read more

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Cathedral in Palma de Mallorca

According to legend, in the 13th century King Jaime I of Aragon, on his way to Majorca, where he was going to fight the Arabs, was caught in a terrible storm. The king vowed to build a magnificent temple to the glory of God if the Lord would... read more

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Belver Castle

On a cliff above the city's bay, 113 metres above sea level, stands a Gothic castle. It was built in the 13-14th centuries as the summer residence of King Jaime II.

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Dragon Caves

Unique caves are located in the eastern part of the island: Diana's Bath, Theatre of the Fairies, Enchanted City. Fairy Theatre, Enchanted City. The 1700 metre long underground route passes through a realm of magnificent stalactites and stalag... 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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