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

The Alcázar of Córdoba

Not far from the Roman Bridge is one of the main attractions of Cordoba, the Alcazar Fortress and Palace. Córdoba's main landmarks, the Alcázar fortress-palace. Alcázar of the Christian Kings is an ancient architectural co... read more

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Spain

Flower Street in Cordoba

Córdoba is not only the historical and cultural centre of Spain, it is simply unusually beautiful, cosy and attractive in many ways. One of the most picturesque places here is the ancient Arab quarter, which lies to the south of Cordoba'... read more

Spain

Tivoli World Amusement Park

Tivoli World Amusement Park is the largest family entertainment centre on the Costa del Sol, opened in 1972. The park is located in the centre of Arroyo de la Miel in the resort town of Benalmadena and is easily accessible by car, train, bus or ta... read more

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Spain

Alhambra Palace in Granada

The majestic Alhambra Palace in Granada is where the art and history of the greatest civilisations have intertwined, creating a magical atmosphere that mesmerises thousands of visitors every year.

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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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