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

Granada Cathedral

Construction of the Cathedral of Granada began in 1523 and was completed almost 200 years later, in 1703. In 1492 Granada, the last city in Spain occupied by the Moors, was liberated from their rule. With its liberation ended the years-long R... read more

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Warner Madrid Amusement Park

Located 25 kilometres southeast of Madrid is a theme entertainment park Warner Madrid, formerly called Warner Brothers Park. The park was inaugurated on 5 April 2002. A visit to the park will leave an unforgettable experience and is sure to a... read more

Spain

Encarnación Monastery in Madrid

The Encarnación Monastery is one of the largest active monasteries in Spain, located in Madrid. The Encarnación Monastery was founded in 1611 by Queen Margarita of Austria, wife of Philip III, who favoured its construction. The... read more

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Descalzas-Reales Monastery

The Descalzas Reales Monastery is located in the centre of Madrid in an old palace that once housed King Charles I and his wife Isabella. Palace, which at one time housed King Charles I and his wife Isabella of Portugal. of Portugal. Here, in 1535... 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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