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A gastronomic route around Madrid.
… Discover Madrid through its gastronomy. From simple home-style recipes to the most elaborately prepared menus in luxury restaurants, there is a huge variety on offer in the Spanish capital. We would also invite you to take part in a tradition that forms part of the life of the city –going out for "t…
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Modernism and art nouveau in Palma.
… In Palma in Majorca, one of the Balearic Islands, you'll find numerous examples of Modernist architecture. We invite you to discover them through some of its most outstanding buildings, including works by architects such as Antoni Gaudí, Lluís Domenech and Joan Rubió i Bellver. A stroll around the h…
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Real Academia Española: the brilliance of the Spanish language.
… The Real Academia Española (RAE), or Spanish Royal Academy, is the institution charged with safeguarding the correct use of the Spanish language. Founded in 1713, its motto, 'To cleanse, fix and enhance' perfectly defines this commitment. In recent years the RAE has not been alone in this endeavour,…
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The Studium Generale in Palencia, the first university in Spain.
… Which was the first university to exist in Spain? If you thought it was Salamanca or Alcalá de Henares, you'd be wrong. The first centre for higher education which was recognised and considered as such was the Studium Generale in Palencia (as it was known at the time), established in the early 13th …
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… Salamanca is one of Spain's World Heritage cities. You'll love strolling around the cobbled streets of the historic quarter and visiting the university and the city's two cathedrals with their characteristic golden stone. What's more, you'll find that many of its buildings guard a multitude of secre…
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Seville, gardens with history.
… Walking around the city of Seville in Andalusia is one of the most wonderful experiences to be had in southern Spain. Here you'll find a magical city in which restoration has made it more beautiful than ever. And if your walk includes a stroll among the flowers and fountains –accompanied by the dist…
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… The historic city of Toledo stands on a promontory overlooking the River Tagus. Its old town, with over a hundred monuments representing nearly all the artistic styles, is a unique "urban museum" with UNESCO World Heritage status. Toledo is a unique city. Over 2,000 years old, it is a symbol of the …
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San Millán de la Cogolla: the birthplace of the Spanish language.
… Would you like to discover the birthplace of the Spanish language? This is San Millán de la Cogolla, declared a World Heritage site due to its outstanding artistic, literary and –naturally– its linguistic importance. Northern Spain, in the region of La Rioja, is the location of the birthplace of the…
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Salamanca: the beauty of knowledge.
… University city par excellence, birthplace of the first book of Castilian grammar, with an ensemble of monuments that have been awarded the World Heritage designation... Salamanca is the living embodiment of art and culture. Salamanca has always been known as the city of thought and culture, and its…
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Architectural routes around Madrid.
… One of Madrid's main attractions is its architecture, and when you have the chance to discover it in the company of an architect, you'll be able to appreciate it all the better. This programme of guided routes is an opportunity to learn all about Madrid's architectural heritage from a different poin…
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Industrial tourism in the city of Madrid.
… Discover one of the lesser-known sides of Madrid: its role as a city with close links to the transport industry. The options available in some of its museums and visitor centres include a chance to visit one of the earliest underground stations and to see the oldest aeroplane in Spain. The following…
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… Tarragona, in the south of Catalonia, is a city with a history stretching back thousands of years. It was a major city at the time of Roman Empire, and the exceptional heritage of this ancient civilization can still be seen in the monuments to be found throughout its streets. Archaeological sites, s…
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