View from Passion facade tower at Sagrada Familia

View from Passion facade tower

Of the three facades that architect Antoni Gaudi had planned for Sagrada Familia Cathedral, two – the Passion facade and the Nativity facade – are complete. The Glory facade, which represents Christ’s eternal glory, is yet to be completed. The Passion facade faces the west and represents the suffering of Christ during his crucifixion.  While … Read more

Alhambra Castle – tickets, prices, discounts, guided tours, what to see

Alhambra Palace in Granada

The Alhambra is a fortress complex of Granada’s Moorish monarchs in Spain and attracts 2.7 million tourists annually. Built on a plateau between 1238 and 1358, Alhambra overlooks the Albaicín quarter of Granada city. The Alhambra Castle consists of four distinct zones: the Nasrid Palaces, Alcazaba (the military zone), Medina (the city), and the Generalife. … Read more

Best places for Christmas holidays with family

Best cities for Christmas holidays

Going on holiday during Christmas is the perfect gift you can give your kids and rest of the family. Traveling with the family means introducing your kids to new cultures, new food, and new languages – the kind of education schools don’t impart. While choosing a spot for your Christmas holiday with family you can … Read more

Golf holidays in Spain

Golf holidays in Spain

A vibrant culture. Richly tapestried history. Scenery to remember forever. Mouthwatering food. The two meccas of club football—Barcelona and Real Madrid. Spain is a country which, if you visit once, you will not be able to forget in a lifetime. More so if you are fond of Golf. Yes, Golf vacations in Spain are just … Read more

What to see at Alhambra, Granada – Palaces, Towers, Gardens

Highlights of Alhambra Castle

The Alhambra Palace in Granada is the most visited tourist attraction in Spain. Perched on top of a green plateau in the old Albaicín neighborhood, this massive AD 889 structure is the country’s best example of Islamic architecture. Alhambra is known in Arabic as Medinat al-Hamra, the ‘Red City,’ because of the color of the … Read more