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13 Jul 2023

Mogarraz: Portraits of a Pueblo

by Clare Starkie | posted in: Uncategorised | 0

Find out about the 800 painted portraits that decorate the medieval Spanish village of Mogarraz, that have become a tourist attraction.

art, arte, Castile y Leon, historia, historicalspain, history, painting, Spain, spain history, Spanish history, tourism
21 Feb 2023

Málaga: A (sort of) river runs through it 

by Clare Starkie | posted in: Uncategorised | 0

Why is Málaga’s Guadalmedina river such an eyesore and what are the plans to make it more attractive for walkers and visitors.

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1 Jun 2022

Seeing San Isidro 

by Clare Starkie | posted in: Uncategorised | 1

The celebration of Madrid’s patron Saint, San Isidro and the rare opportunity to see his preserved body.

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8 May 2022

La Alberca: A portal to the past

by Clare Starkie | posted in: Uncategorised | 0

The medieval town of La Alberca has a lot of history in its decorative doorways.

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