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fromwww.npr.org
20 hours ago
Madrid food

Seville, Spain's Holy Week blends faith, tradition and spectacle

Seville's Holy Week, or Semana Santa, is a vibrant cultural and religious celebration that attracts both locals and tourists.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Madrid food

Holy parades and earthly pleasures in Spain: Easter in Granada

Semana Santa in Granada features solemn Easter processions with brotherhoods carrying floats depicting the Passion of Christ.
Madrid food
fromwww.npr.org
20 hours ago

Seville, Spain's Holy Week blends faith, tradition and spectacle

Seville's Holy Week, or Semana Santa, is a vibrant cultural and religious celebration that attracts both locals and tourists.
Madrid food
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Holy parades and earthly pleasures in Spain: Easter in Granada

Semana Santa in Granada features solemn Easter processions with brotherhoods carrying floats depicting the Passion of Christ.
fromArchDaily
3 days ago

The Built Path: Pilgrimage and Architectural Sequence on the Camino de Santiago

Pilgrimage is one of the oldest and most persistent cultural practices, a spatial expression of humanity's search for meaning that has taken form across geographies and religions.
Travel
Madrid food
fromCN Traveller
5 hours ago

This is what it's like to embark on Spain's legendary Camino de Santiago pilgrimage - on horseback

The Camino Primitivo is a historic pilgrimage route in Galicia, attracting diverse pilgrims seeking spiritual experiences.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 day ago

Easter processions in Spain in pictures: from Seville to Zamora to Malaga

The Tamborada festival in Hellin, marked by drumming, has been declared an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO, attracting over 20,000 participants of all ages.
Madrid food
Barcelona
fromConde Nast Traveler
9 years ago

14 Beautiful Spanish Beach Towns to Dream About this Summer

Spain offers charming beach towns that cater to various travel preferences, from nightlife to authentic village experiences.
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

A city in Southern Spain holds an ancient secret to fighting extreme heat

We have deployed several types of cooling systems here, each one used depending on climatic conditions. The system, created millennia ago but updated for the 21st century, works by cooling water underground in the naturally low temperatures at night. To cool water more quickly, some is also sent to the roof via solar-powered pumps and sprayed out of nozzles in a thin layer through a method known as a falling film, before draining back down underground.
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#spanish-cuisine
Madrid food
fromBoston Magazine
2 days ago

South Boston's New Spanish Restaurant Is Gorgeous

Dalia offers innovative Spanish cuisine in a grand setting, featuring unique dishes like crabmeat churros and a dedicated paella team.
#picasso
London
fromCN Traveller
1 month ago

On Location: Young Sherlock takes us from a historic university city in England to Spain's Cadiz

Young Sherlock is a Guy Ritchie-directed Amazon Prime series exploring Sherlock Holmes' origin story at Oxford University, featuring Hero Fiennes Tiffin as the young detective.
Travel
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

I didn't love Mexico City as much as I thought I would. Luckily, I found a smaller, more charming spot nearby.

Santiago de Querétaro, a smaller city three hours from Mexico City, offers a charming historic center and quieter atmosphere that exceeded expectations compared to Mexico City's overwhelming crowds.
History
fromMedievalists.net
1 month ago

New Medieval Books: The Taifa Kingdoms - Medievalists.net

The eleventh-century collapse of the Umayyad caliphate fragmented al-Andalus into rival taifa kingdoms, initiating the centuries-long process that ended Islamic rule in Iberia by 1492.
Madrid food
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

Orson Welles' love affair with Spain's Castilla y Leon region

Orson Welles expressed a deep, inexplicable affection for Avila, Spain, despite only living there briefly while filming Chimes at Midnight.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
22 years ago

It's Spanish, reinterpreted

A 1923 Spanish-style Brentwood home designed by architect John Byers reveals intimate, elegantly layered spaces combining modern and ancient elements across nine thousand square feet.
Madrid food
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago

Madrid Travel Guide: What to Do, Eat and Where to Stay

Madrid has transformed from a transit hub into a major European destination and Latin American expat capital, offering world-class museums, diverse neighborhoods, and exceptional culinary experiences.
History
fromMedievalists.net
1 month ago

Discovery links Medieval Mosque to Roman Temple - Medievalists.net

A newly discovered Greek inscription at the Great Mosque of Homs suggests the medieval mosque may stand on the remains of a Roman-era Temple of the Sun, resolving a long-standing scholarly debate about the site's sacred history.
Madrid food
fromTravel + Leisure
3 weeks ago

20 Best Things to Do in Oaxaca, Mexico-From Savoring Mole and Mezcal to Exploring Indigenous Art

Oaxaca offers Indigenous heritage, world-class cuisine featuring mole and mezcal, colonial architecture, traditional crafts, and legendary street food experiences.
fromwww.archdaily.com
1 month ago

Requena Pantheon / Belen Ilarri Studio

The design of this pantheon challenges the classic structures aiming to host the eternity. Unlike the traditional pantheons in the area, this project full of meaning and coherence balances unusual materials within the traditional enclave in the Requena cemetery.
Design
Madrid food
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

No fairytale ending for the rebel nuns of Belorado: Spanish sisters quit the fight and leave their convent

Rebel Poor Clare nuns in Spain will voluntarily surrender their monastery keys on March 12 rather than face a public eviction, ending their two-year occupation following their 2014 split from the Roman Catholic Church.
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

Between Materials and Memory: Three Madrid Architecture Practices on Heritage Rehabilitation

Ba-rro: "Our starting point is always the context and what already exists." We are interested in recognizing the value of things simply because they are there, without assuming that everything must be preserved as a matter of principle. The question isn't what can be kept, but what deserves to be kept in each specific project. The decision to preserve, reveal, or remove doesn't stem from universal values or a nostalgic impulse, but from a situated interpretation:
Renovation
Madrid food
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

The impious and sodomite' Portuguese nobleman who kept banned books inside the walls of his house in a Spanish village

A 1992 discovery of 11 sixteenth-century books hidden in a Spanish home belonged to Portuguese nobleman Fernao Brandao, who fled the Inquisition due to his sexual orientation.
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
1 month ago

Medieval painted panels found beneath Toledo house

A group of polychrome wood panels discovered under the floorboards of a house in Toledo in 2018 are going on display at the National Archaeological Museum in Madrid. They were found during construction of a hotel planned to go up over several buildings in the Bajada del Pozo Amargo street next to Toldeo's Cathedral. They had been stripped from their original location on the upper part of the walls of a quadrangular hall and reused as raw carpentry material in the house's subfloor.
History
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

Mexico City was ranked the world's most culturally rich destination, thanks to its museums, galleries, and iconic institutions like Casa Azul.

Mexico City is the world's most culturally rich travel destination, boasting numerous museums, galleries, and a dynamic mix of historical and contemporary art institutions.
Travel
fromElite Traveler
1 month ago

A Guide to Agrotourism in Rural Spain

Spain's rural regions offer immersive agrotourism experiences combining hands-on farm activities, local food and wine, and traditional country accommodations.
Food & drink
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Spanish jamon is the best ham in the world but culture warriors are reviving its dark history | Abbas Asaria

Spain produces world-class ham and a rich variety of regional pork dishes, notably jamon iberico and diverse morcillas with deep cultural significance.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Madrid museum shuffles its pack charting decades of rapid change in Spain

The Reina Sofia's new rehang opens, quite pointedly, with a painting of a detained man sitting, head bowed and wrists shackled, as he waits for the arbitrary hand of institutional bureaucracy to decide his fate. The picture, Document No , was painted by Juan Genoves in 1975, the year Francisco Franco died and Spain began its transition to democracy after four decades of dictatorship.
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Fashion & style
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

An Insider's Guide to Merida, the Yucatan's Most Enchanting City

Carlos Huber of Arquiste creates evocative fragrances inspired by historical scenes, his Mérida villa, and Yucatán culture.
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

Walking the Camino in the Shadow of Belief

The particular Camino that I chose to follow-colloquially known as the Camino Frances, or French Way, since it starts at the base of the Pyrenees, the border between France and Spain-is the most famous of all the Caminos. Walking, on average, six to seven hours and 30 kilometers a day, I passed from the south of France into the north of Spain, walking westward through cities that included Pamplona, Logroño, Burgos, and Ponferrada, along with numerous small towns and villages.
Mindfulness
fromCosmopolitan
2 months ago

These Six Couples Are So In Love in Barcelona

Oskar: We matched on Tinder in Bali the day before he left, so we didn't physically meet. He was living in Melbourne at the time, and I actually had plans to move there. Santi: A month later, I asked him on a date. We watched Bridesmaids at an outdoor cinema. Oskar: I was obsessed. But I didn't have a permanent place to live... Santi: ...which is when my friend and I found a three-bedroom and needed another roommate. Oskar: We moved in as friends. Santi: At least, that was the plan. But that first night, I was really cold and I found my way into his room.
Relationships
Remodel
fromArchitectural Digest
2 months ago

Restoring a Seriously '80s Madrid Apartment To Its Former Golden Age Glory

A 646-square-foot Madrid apartment was transformed into a luminous, sophisticated multifunctional home by removing internal partitions and creating an open-plan living, dining, and kitchen.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
2 months ago

3D printed canopy uses passive environmental control to protect roman tombs in spain

A lightweight, 3D printed and textile roof protects the Tombs of Postumio and Tres Puertas at the Archaeological Complex of Carmona in Seville, rethinking how contemporary architecture can engage with heritage conservation. The project by Juan Carlos Gómez de Cózar and Manuel Ordóñez Martín introduces a single canopy that covers both Roman tombs while operating as an environmental machine designed to stabilize their long-term preservation.
Design
fromHyperallergic
1 month ago

Spain's Cosmic Mother of Modernism

MADRID - The most famous portrait of Maruja Mallo depicts the artist covered from head to toe in seaweed. She is crowned and draped with long, rope-like strands of kelp, her arms raised triumphantly like an all-powerful marine goddess. This unconventional photograph, snapped in 1945 by the poet Pablo Neruda on a Chilean beach, was no doubt carefully orchestrated by the Spanish artist, who viewed herself as an extension of her unique work, where female energy is a conduit for natural and even cosmic forces.
Arts
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Spain's excommunicated nuns of Belorado: We have enough to deal with just getting through life'

Inside are the nuns who, on May 13, 2024, broke with the Roman Catholic Church, which entails excommunication. They have no intention of leaving, but on March 12, they will be evicted by court order, with backup from law enforcement if necessary. If you wish for assistance, please call this number, reads a second sign hanging below the first. On a side door, there is graffiti that urges them to Occupy and Resist.
Miscellaneous
Arts
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Madrid named world's best city for street art for its 425 masterpieces'

Murfin's 'Ninos Perdidos I' in Fuenlabrada won third place in the Best of 2025 Street Art Awards; Madrid named world's top street art city.
History
fromMedievalists.net
2 months ago

New Medieval Books: The Conquest of al-Andalus - Medievalists.net

A 12th-century Arabic history provides detailed coverage of the 711 conquest of al-Andalus and early Umayyad governance, valuable for medieval Iberian historians.
#prado-museum
Travel
fromCN Traveller
1 month ago

My Favourite Airbnb: an artful townhouse with Mallorcan soul

A sunlit, sandstone Mallorcan townhouse blends sculptural architecture, vintage furnishings and a creative village setting with easy access to water and local cafés.
Travel
fromConde Nast Traveler
2 months ago

Where to Eat, Stay, and Play in Guadalajara, Mexico

Guadalajara blends iconic Mexican traditions, growing contemporary culture and nightlife, gateway to tequila country, with upgraded airport infrastructure ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

You Can Soon Visit Clase Azul's First-ever Cultural House in Mexico City-Here's What to Expect

Spirits brand Clase Azul México will soon open a brand-new home in the city's Polanco area on Feb. 17, offering guided tastings, rotating art installations, private events, and more. The new address, dubbed "Casa de Los Leones," or House of the Lions, was built in a historic mansion where original elements like stained glassed windows were preserved, juxtaposed with contemporary design.
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Travel
fromConde Nast Traveler
3 years ago

Where to Eat, Stay, and Play in Merida, the Yucatan Peninsula's Inland Gem

Mérida is an emerging stylish culinary and design-focused urban destination offering historic charm, new boutique hotels, vibrant food scene, and cultural sites worth multi-day visits.
Travel
fromWorld Wild Schooling
2 months ago

I'm a Digital Nomad and Here's Why Buenos Aires Stole My Heart

Buenos Aires offers vibrant culture, passionate locals, exceptional grilled cuisine, tango, and welcoming atmosphere that consistently draws visitors back.
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