Like all Gothic churches in Spain, the Burgos Cathedral has soaring vaults, sturdy flying buttresses, and lavish chapels with saints, angels, and demons. Continue reading
Architecture / Spain / Travel
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Architecture / 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
Architecture / Spain / Travel
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
Pleased and Appeased: Bali’s Gods and Spirits
As a tourist destination, Bali is an island of superlatives. Whether you’ve been to Bali or not, it seems to show up on most wish lists for a first visit or a return. Continue reading
If You’ve Seen One, You’ve Seen ‘Em All: Not So Fast!
Our first trip to Europe was a whirlwind, 14-day, 6-country Eurail Pass-stoked attempt to see and do everything. Those were the days of boundless energy, endless curiosity, limited time, and scarce funds. Continue reading
Fantastic Frescoes of Rila Monastery: The Devil’s in the Details
It’s 1840 and the monks at Rila Monastery have a problem: how to communicate Biblical stories to the faithful who can’t read. Continue reading
