Gaudí and Modernisme in Palma de Mallorca
Caught between the island’s beach resorts and the better-known landmarks in nearby Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca flies under most visitors’ radar. Yet the city is…
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Barcelona’s Ruta del Modernisme: a Self-Guided Walking Tour
There’s no better place to experience Art Nouveau architecture than in Barcelona. The dynamic forms, innovative materials, and exquisite craftsmanship acquired a deep significance in…
Barcelona's Hospital de Sant Pau: an Art Nouveau Landmark
Seeking medical care nearly always involves stress, and most facilities don’t help with their bland interiors. In fact, hospital décor has turned into a cliché:…
Seville's Architecture: an Islamic Legacy
Before the Inquisition and before Spain’s heyday as the gateway to the Americas, the Iberian Peninsula flourished with an exhilarating jumble of cultures. Muslims called…
Islamic Architecture and Enlightenment in Córdoba's Mezquita
The best way to experience medieval Spain is through its architecture. The buildings of Córdoba are a physical manifestation of the cultures who lived there,…