We were sitting at home this gorgeous Father’s Day morning, talking about our Dads … and wondering what they would think of our handiwork on our recent home renovation. Continue reading
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Pure Whimsy: Barcelona’s Palace of Catalan Music
As a first-year university student, I made a scheduling mistake which haunted me for four months: Art History at 8:00am. The positively inhumane class-meeting time was bad enough, but my freshman folly was exacerbated by the class format. Continue reading
Architecture / Spain / Travel
Salamanca Cathedral and a New Kind of Easter Egg
Saving souls is serious business, and the intricately carved entryways of Spain’s Gothic cathedrals start the process even before worshippers get inside the building – sort of a preview of coming attractions. Continue reading
Architecture / Spain / Travel
The Aqueduct of Segovia: An Amazing Legacy of Ancient Rome
There are vestiges of the Roman Empire scattered across most of Europe, showcasing the talent of its craftsmen, artisans, and architects. Continue reading
Architecture / Beliefs / Spain / Travel
Synagogue of Santa Maria la Blanca: A Stunning Symbol of Religious Cooperation
It must say something about the architectural genius involved when an empty room without any furnishings, is still stunning. Continue reading
Toledo’s Cathedral: See It Even if You’re Cathedraled-Out
Toledo’s most popular attraction and strongest tour-group magnet is Catedral Primada Santa María de Toledo (Primate Cathedral of Saint Mary of Toledo). Continue reading
Tantalizing Toledo: A Blend of Cultures
Not a day passes without news of a religious conflict somewhere in the world. But there was a time and place where Jews, Muslims, and Christians lived together peacefully – where ideas were exchanged on art, architecture, science, and yes, even religion. Continue reading
