I stand under the wings of the angels hanging next to the giant figure high above the altar and look into the Basilica of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. What a unique experience during our visit to the church museum in Jerez.
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Cemeteries in Porto: silent witnesses to history
The picturesque city of Porto, famous for its winding streets, historic buildings and unmistakable port wine. It also holds lesser-known treasures hidden deep within its soil: the cemeteries in Porto.
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Madrid’s most important church: Almudena Cathedral
Directly opposite the Royal Palace of Madrid is the imposing Almudena Cathedral. The royal wedding of Felipe of Spain and Letizia Ortiz Rocasolano took place here in 2004 and I was very curious to see what such a place for royal weddings would look like.
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Jerez Cathedral – an impressive sight in the city
A large, imposing driveway with a few thresholds leads to the cathedral of Jerez and the bell tower next to it. A truly impressive building from the 17th century, it is one of the most important sights in Jerez de la Frontera.
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Santillana del Mar – a marvellous little town in Cantabria
Jean-Paul Sartre described Santillana del Mar as the most beautiful village in Spain. Its streets were walked by fictional characters such as Gil Blas and have a charm that Sartre himself praised in his novel “La Nausée”. And to be honest, I was also impressed by the streets.
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View from the tower and an unusual crypt in the cathedral of Cádiz
We are walking along the coast of Cádiz when we spot a striking building that outshines the surrounding buildings. The Cathedral of Cádiz is one of the most important sights in Cádiz and is visited daily by locals and tourists.
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