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España: Wandering Madrid, Part 2

  By Wandering Jana September 2, 2022 April 22, 2023 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Early Modern World, Europe, Medieval World, Modern World, Museums, Spain, Updates from the Road, Wandering

More explorations of Madrid in my last post on my journey through Spain. Continue reading

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España: Wandering Madrid, Part 1

  By Wandering Jana August 30, 2022 April 22, 2023 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Early Modern World, Europe, Medieval World, Modern World, Museums, Spain, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Explorations of the capital of Spain! Continue reading

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España: Small Towns and Quick Visits

  By Wandering Jana August 26, 2022 September 4, 2024 Blog, Castles!, Early Modern World, Europe, Hidden History, Spain, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Some more places I found along my journey around Spain.  Continue reading

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España: Wandering Toledo, Part 2

  By Wandering Jana August 23, 2022 September 4, 2024 Blog, Castles!, Cemeteries and Tombs, Early Modern World, Europe, Medieval World, Museums, Spain, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering

More explorations of Toledo. The one in Spain, not the one in Ohio. Continue reading

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España: Wandering Toledo, Part 1

  By Wandering Jana August 19, 2022 September 4, 2024 Blog, Castles!, Cemeteries and Tombs, Early Modern World, Europe, Hidden History, Medieval World, Museums, Spain, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Explore the original Toledo, an ancient city upon a hill.  Continue reading

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España: Belmonte, Aranjuez and El Escorial

  By Wandering Jana August 15, 2022 March 25, 2023 Blog, Castles!, Early Modern World, Europe, Hidden History, Medieval World, Museums, Spain, Updates from the Road

One cannot just visit Spain without seeing some castles and palaces.  Continue reading

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España: Mezquita-Catedral de Córdoba

  By Wandering Jana August 12, 2022 September 4, 2024 Blog, Early Modern World, Europe, Hidden History, Medieval World, Museums, Spain, UNESCO, Updates from the Road

Moorish mosque transformed into a Christian cathedral, the Mezquita-Catedral is one of the most unique churches in the world. Continue reading

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España: the Alhambra and Generalife of Granada, Part 1

  By Wandering Jana July 28, 2022 September 4, 2024 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Early Modern World, Europe, Hidden History, Medieval World, Museums, Spain, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering

A fortress, palaces and gardens, this Andalusian marvel has to be seen. Continue reading

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España: Wandering Granada, Part 2

  By Wandering Jana July 15, 2022 October 25, 2022 Blog, Early Modern World, Europe, Hidden History, Medieval World, Museums, Spain, Updates from the Road, Wandering

More explorations of the wonderful Spanish city of Granada! Continue reading

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España: Wandering Granada, Part 1

  By Wandering Jana July 8, 2022 October 25, 2022 Ancient World, Blog, Early Modern World, Europe, Hidden History, Medieval World, Modern World, Museums, Spain, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Explorations of Granada, an Andalusian gem. Continue reading

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España: Ronda and Setenil

  By Wandering Jana July 1, 2022 October 25, 2022 Blog, Early Modern World, Europe, Hidden History, Medieval World, Modern World, Museums, Spain, Updates from the Road, Wandering

A picturesque bridge and a town built under cliffs, Ronda and Setenil are truly unique. Continue reading

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España: Baelo Claudia and Tarifa

  By Wandering Jana June 24, 2022 March 25, 2023 Ancient World, Blog, Castles!, Early Modern World, Europe, Hidden History, Medieval World, Modern World, Museums, Spain, Updates from the Road, Wandering

An Ancient Roman town and a seaside town, more explorations of the southern Spanish coast! Continue reading

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España: Itálica

  By Wandering Jana June 10, 2022 October 25, 2022 Ancient World, Blog, Europe, Hidden History, Museums, Spain, Updates from the Road

This mostly forgotten city was one of Ancient Rome’s finest treasures.  Continue reading

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España: Churches of Seville

  By Wandering Jana June 7, 2022 September 4, 2024 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Early Modern World, Europe, Medieval World, Spain, UNESCO, Updates from the Road

Colorful facades, golden altars and towering towers, explore the splendid churches of Seville.  Continue reading

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España: Palacios de Sevilla

  By Wandering Jana June 3, 2022 October 25, 2022 Ancient World, Blog, Early Modern World, Europe, Hidden History, Modern World, Museums, Spain, Updates from the Road, Wandering

More mosaics, more gardens and more courtyards! Seville’s palaces are just breathtaking.  Continue reading

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España: the Alcázar of Seville

  By Wandering Jana May 31, 2022 September 4, 2024 Blog, Early Modern World, Europe, Hidden History, Medieval World, Museums, Spain, UNESCO, Updates from the Road

Mosaics, gardens and courtyards galore. Explore the breathtaking Alcázar.  Continue reading

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España: Wandering Seville

  By Wandering Jana May 27, 2022 October 25, 2022 Blog, Early Modern World, Europe, Medieval World, Modern World, Museums, Spain, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Find out why this wanderer loves Seville so much. Continue reading

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España: Wandering Mérida

  By Wandering Jana May 24, 2022 September 4, 2024 Ancient World, Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Early Modern World, Europe, Hidden History, Medieval World, Museums, Spain, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Explorations a Spanish city with Roman ruins around every corner. Continue reading

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España: Cáparra and Alcántara

  By Wandering Jana April 19, 2022 October 25, 2022 Ancient World, Blog, Europe, Hidden History, Museums, Portugal, Spain, Updates from the Road

Roman ruins, ancient bridges, a random hermitage, and Portugal?  Continue reading

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España: Wandering Cáceres

  By Wandering Jana April 12, 2022 September 4, 2024 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Early Modern World, Europe, Hidden History, Medieval World, Museums, Spain, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Uncover the awe-inspiring marvels of Cáceres, Spain’s medieval town center! Continue reading

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España: Wandering Palencia and Plasencia

  By Wandering Jana April 5, 2022 October 25, 2022 Ancient World, Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Early Modern World, Europe, Hidden History, Medieval World, Spain, Updates from the Road, Wandering

A couple of quick visits to two lovely Spanish cities.  Continue reading

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España: Wandering Ávila

  By Wandering Jana March 15, 2022 September 4, 2024 Blog, Castles!, Cemeteries and Tombs, Early Modern World, Europe, Hidden History, Medieval World, Museums, Spain, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Explorations of a picturesque walled city on a hill.  Continue reading

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España: Wandering Valladolid

  By Wandering Jana February 25, 2022 April 27, 2022 Blog, Early Modern World, Europe, Medieval World, Modern World, Spain, Updates from the Road, Wandering

A Monday morning wander through the old town of Valladolid. Continue reading

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España: Wandering Burgos

  By Wandering Jana February 18, 2022 September 4, 2024 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Early Modern World, Europe, Hidden History, Medieval World, Museums, Spain, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Explorations of a Northern Spanish city, famous for its UNESCO World Heritage cathedral. Continue reading

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España: Wandering Segovia

  By Wandering Jana February 11, 2022 September 4, 2024 Ancient World, Blog, Castles!, Cemeteries and Tombs, Early Modern World, Europe, Medieval World, Museums, Spain, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Explorations of beautiful Old Segovia, Spain. Continue reading

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España: A Real Spanish Castle

  By Wandering Jana February 4, 2022 March 25, 2023 Blog, Castles!, Europe, Hidden History, Medieval World, Museums, Spain, Updates from the Road

How does one start a five week journey around Spain? Well, with a castle of course! Continue reading