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The processional custody of the Cathedral of Toledo, known mainly as the Custody of Arfe, is one of the absolute masterpieces of universal goldsmithing. Made between 1515 and 1523 by the master silversmith of German origin Enrique de Arfe, it stands out for its imposing late Gothic style structure that reaches three meters in height and exceeds 200 kilos in weight. Its fame lies both in its incalculable material value and technical complexity and in its leading role every year in the famous Corpus Christi procession of Toledo. It contains about 183 kg of pure silver and 18 kg of sterling gold. It is made up of an intricate puzzle of 5,600 individual pieces joined by 12,500 screws.

The processional custody of the Cathedral of Toledo, known mainly as the Custody of Arfe, is one of the absolute masterpieces of universal goldsmithing. Made between 1515 and 1523 by the master silversmith of German origin Enrique de Arfe, it stands out for its imposing late Gothic style structure that reaches three meters in height and exceeds 200 kilos in weight. Its fame lies both in its incalculable material value and technical complexity and in its leading role every year in the famous Corpus Christi procession of Toledo. It contains about 183 kg of pure silver and 18 kg of sterling gold. It is made up of an intricate puzzle of 5,600 individual pieces joined by 12,500 screws.

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One of the most striking traditions in Europe is the feast of the Snake Enchanters in Cocullo, Italy. An ancient ritual that mixes Christian devotion and pagan rites, celebrated every May 1 in honor of San Domenico Abad. Would you dare to be close?

One of the most striking traditions in Europe is the feast of the Snake Enchanters in Cocullo, Italy. An ancient ritual that mixes Christian devotion and pagan rites, celebrated every May 1 in honor of San Domenico Abad. Would you dare to be close?

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En los acantilados de Santoña, Cantabria, se encuentra uno de los lugares más escondidos y aislados de España, el Faro del Caballo. Para acceder hay que descender más de 700 escalones tallados en la roca. Fue construidos por los presos del penal de Santoña colgados en cuerdas.

En los acantilados de Santoña, Cantabria, se encuentra uno de los lugares más escondidos y aislados de España, el Faro del Caballo. Para acceder hay que descender más de 700 escalones tallados en la roca. Fue construidos por los presos del penal de Santoña colgados en cuerdas.

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The tomb of Christopher Columbus, discoverer of America, is located in the Cathedral of Seville in Spain.

The tomb of Christopher Columbus, discoverer of America, is located in the Cathedral of Seville in Spain.

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Esta es la calle más de Europa según la UNESCO y esta en España. Seguro que sabes donde esta 🤔

Esta es la calle más de Europa según la UNESCO y esta en España. Seguro que sabes donde esta 🤔

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The Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, located in the mountains of Madrid, is a colossal complex built by Philip II in the 16th century. Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, this Renaissance masterpiece combines a monastery, palace, royal pantheon and basilica in a single building.

The Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, located in the mountains of Madrid, is a colossal complex built by Philip II in the 16th century. Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, this Renaissance masterpiece combines a monastery, palace, royal pantheon and basilica in a single building.

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The Walhalla is an imposing neoclassical temple located on the banks of the Danube, near Regensburg (Bavaria, Germany), which serves as a “hall of fame” for illustrious German-speaking figures.

The Walhalla is an imposing neoclassical temple located on the banks of the Danube, near Regensburg (Bavaria, Germany), which serves as a “hall of fame” for illustrious German-speaking figures.

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Retiro Park is the main green lung and a historic oasis in the heart of Madrid. With an extension of 125 hectares, it stands out for its green areas, its emblematic pond and its rich cultural offer.

Retiro Park is the main green lung and a historic oasis in the heart of Madrid. With an extension of 125 hectares, it stands out for its green areas, its emblematic pond and its rich cultural offer.

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The Gala Dining Room of the Royal Palace of Madrid, created between 1879 and 1885 by order of Alfonso XII, is one of the most sumptuous and functional halls of the palace. Designed by José Segundo de Lema, it combines three old rooms in a French neo-Baroque style to house state banquets with capacity for up to 144 diners.

The Gala Dining Room of the Royal Palace of Madrid, created between 1879 and 1885 by order of Alfonso XII, is one of the most sumptuous and functional halls of the palace. Designed by José Segundo de Lema, it combines three old rooms in a French neo-Baroque style to house state banquets with capacity for up to 144 diners.

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El Templo de Poseidón en el Cabo Sounion, Grecia, se construyó entre 444 y 440 a.C. bajo Pericles, reemplazando un templo arcaico destruido por los persas. Es un templo dórico de mármol local dedicado al dios del mar, famoso por sus impresionantes vistas y las 15 columnas dóricas

El Templo de Poseidón en el Cabo Sounion, Grecia, se construyó entre 444 y 440 a.C. bajo Pericles, reemplazando un templo arcaico destruido por los persas. Es un templo dórico de mármol local dedicado al dios del mar, famoso por sus impresionantes vistas y las 15 columnas dóricas

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The festivals of Moors and Christians is a typical festival of the Valencian Community in Spain in which the victory of the Christians and the reconquest of Spain by the Muslims who invaded it are celebrated and recreated.

The festivals of Moors and Christians is a typical festival of the Valencian Community in Spain in which the victory of the Christians and the reconquest of Spain by the Muslims who invaded it are celebrated and recreated.

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El Puente Romano de Córdoba, construido en el siglo I a.C. como parte de la Vía Augusta, es una estructura de 16 arcos que ha sido restaurada múltiples veces a lo largo de los siglos. Tras su construcción. En época cristiana se añadió una escultura de San Rafael.

El Puente Romano de Córdoba, construido en el siglo I a.C. como parte de la Vía Augusta, es una estructura de 16 arcos que ha sido restaurada múltiples veces a lo largo de los siglos. Tras su construcción. En época cristiana se añadió una escultura de San Rafael.

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The Pantheon of Rome is the best preserved monument of ancient Rome, built around 126 AD by Emperor Hadrian on a previous temple.

The Pantheon of Rome is the best preserved monument of ancient Rome, built around 126 AD by Emperor Hadrian on a previous temple.

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Mariano Rossi’s Salon is the impressive entrance hall of the Borghese Gallery in Rome, designed to impress with a late Baroque and neoclassical style. Its central element is the monumental fresco on the ceiling that represents “Romulus received by Jupiter” and “Furio Camilo triumphant against the Gauls”, celebrating the glory of Rome and the Borghese family.

Mariano Rossi’s Salon is the impressive entrance hall of the Borghese Gallery in Rome, designed to impress with a late Baroque and neoclassical style. Its central element is the monumental fresco on the ceiling that represents “Romulus received by Jupiter” and “Furio Camilo triumphant against the Gauls”, celebrating the glory of Rome and the Borghese family.

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Urbino, una ciudad italiana en la región de las Marcas, tiene raíces romanas, pero su época dorada fue el siglo XV, cuando el duque Federico la convirtió en una corte renacentista que influyó en Europa y dejó un legado reconocido como Patrimonio de la Humanidad por la UNESCO.

Urbino, una ciudad italiana en la región de las Marcas, tiene raíces romanas, pero su época dorada fue el siglo XV, cuando el duque Federico la convirtió en una corte renacentista que influyó en Europa y dejó un legado reconocido como Patrimonio de la Humanidad por la UNESCO.

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Trier es la ciudad más antigua de Alemania, fue fundada como colonia romana por Augusto en el 16 a.C., convirtiéndose en "Augusta Treverorum", una capital imperial clave y sede de Constantino. Tras el dominio romano, pasó a ser parte del reino franco.

Trier es la ciudad más antigua de Alemania, fue fundada como colonia romana por Augusto en el 16 a.C., convirtiéndose en "Augusta Treverorum", una capital imperial clave y sede de Constantino. Tras el dominio romano, pasó a ser parte del reino franco.

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Los Jardines de Versalles fue un encargo de Luis XIV con el paisajista André Le Nôtre a cargo de su diseño, que duró 40 años. El objetivo era crear unos jardines grandiosos que reflejaran la magnificencia de la monarquía francesa, con el uso de perspectiva e ilusiones ópticas.

Los Jardines de Versalles fue un encargo de Luis XIV con el paisajista André Le Nôtre a cargo de su diseño, que duró 40 años. El objetivo era crear unos jardines grandiosos que reflejaran la magnificencia de la monarquía francesa, con el uso de perspectiva e ilusiones ópticas.

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The most impressive organ in the world is located in Braga Cathedral in Portugal.

The most impressive organ in the world is located in Braga Cathedral in Portugal.

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The Fallas are one of the most important festivals in Spain and their typical costumes are hand-sewn throughout the year and are spectacular.

The Fallas are one of the most important festivals in Spain and their typical costumes are hand-sewn throughout the year and are spectacular.

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Bernini’s Ecstasy of Santa Teresa, located in the Church of Santa María de la Victoria in Rome, is a masterpiece of the high Baroque that represents the transverberation of the saint. Carved in white marble, the scene shows a saint fainted with pleasure and mystical pain while a smiling angel prepares to pierce her heart with a golden arrow.

Bernini’s Ecstasy of Santa Teresa, located in the Church of Santa María de la Victoria in Rome, is a masterpiece of the high Baroque that represents the transverberation of the saint. Carved in white marble, the scene shows a saint fainted with pleasure and mystical pain while a smiling angel prepares to pierce her heart with a golden arrow.

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Did you know that Benidorm in Spain is the city with the most skyscrapers per inhabitant in the world, surpassing New York, Dubai, Hong Kong and other metropolises known for their verticality? Benidorm has a registered population of 77,000 inhabitants. It has 26 buildings of more than 100 meters, more than 65 towers above 80 meters and more than 60 buildings of more than 25 floors. This gives an approximate ratio of 1 skyscraper of more than 100m per 2,970 inhabitants exceeding the ratio of New York that has 8 million inhabitants. It is the world number 1 per inhabitant and the number 2 per square meter only behind New York. It is known as the “New York of the Mediterranean” or “BeniYork” for its compact skyline facing the sea.

Did you know that Benidorm in Spain is the city with the most skyscrapers per inhabitant in the world, surpassing New York, Dubai, Hong Kong and other metropolises known for their verticality? Benidorm has a registered population of 77,000 inhabitants. It has 26 buildings of more than 100 meters, more than 65 towers above 80 meters and more than 60 buildings of more than 25 floors. This gives an approximate ratio of 1 skyscraper of more than 100m per 2,970 inhabitants exceeding the ratio of New York that has 8 million inhabitants. It is the world number 1 per inhabitant and the number 2 per square meter only behind New York. It is known as the “New York of the Mediterranean” or “BeniYork” for its compact skyline facing the sea.

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Today officially begins Holy Week in Spain with Palm Sunday.

Today officially begins Holy Week in Spain with Palm Sunday.

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Bamberg, in the heart of Germany, is one of the most beautiful towns in Europe.

Bamberg, in the heart of Germany, is one of the most beautiful towns in Europe.

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Recreation of the construction of St. Peter’s Basilica that took 120 years to complete. It was designed by the best architects of the time, including Michelangelo, which resulted in this masterpiece of the Renaissance.

Recreation of the construction of St. Peter’s Basilica that took 120 years to complete. It was designed by the best architects of the time, including Michelangelo, which resulted in this masterpiece of the Renaissance.

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One of the most important moments of Holy Week is the “Descent of Christ” from the cross.

One of the most important moments of Holy Week is the “Descent of Christ” from the cross.

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Rain of flowers to the Virgin of the Incarnation in Spanish Holy Week.

Rain of flowers to the Virgin of the Incarnation in Spanish Holy Week.

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Spain is the country that best preserves its traditions from all of Europe.

Spain is the country that best preserves its traditions from all of Europe.

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The Scoppio del Carro is one of the oldest and most spectacular traditions of Florence, celebrated every Easter Sunday in front of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore.

The Scoppio del Carro is one of the oldest and most spectacular traditions of Florence, celebrated every Easter Sunday in front of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore.

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One of the most impressive and realistic images is that of the Virgin of the Seven Sorrows of Seville.

One of the most impressive and realistic images is that of the Virgin of the Seven Sorrows of Seville.

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Monsanto is a fascinating medieval village perched on top of a steep hill in the municipality of Idanha-a-Nova, very close to the Spanish border. It is famous worldwide for its unique granite houses built directly between and under gigantic rocks, sometimes using rocks as walls or ceilings. Due to its impressive medieval aesthetic, it served as the main stage for the prequel to Game of Thrones, The House of the Dragon, recreating the famous Dragons Rock castle.

Monsanto is a fascinating medieval village perched on top of a steep hill in the municipality of Idanha-a-Nova, very close to the Spanish border. It is famous worldwide for its unique granite houses built directly between and under gigantic rocks, sometimes using rocks as walls or ceilings. Due to its impressive medieval aesthetic, it served as the main stage for the prequel to Game of Thrones, The House of the Dragon, recreating the famous Dragons Rock castle.

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El Rocío is a picturesque village in Almonte, Huelva, famous worldwide for its massive pilgrimage at Pentecost. Its characteristic sandy streets, white houses and its Hermitage house the “Blanca Paloma”, making this unique enclave, next to the Doñana National Park, in the epicenter of Andalusian devotion. It is the largest Marian pilgrimage in Europe and the world. Hundreds of thousands of people come on foot, on horseback or in carts to worship the Virgin.

El Rocío is a picturesque village in Almonte, Huelva, famous worldwide for its massive pilgrimage at Pentecost. Its characteristic sandy streets, white houses and its Hermitage house the “Blanca Paloma”, making this unique enclave, next to the Doñana National Park, in the epicenter of Andalusian devotion. It is the largest Marian pilgrimage in Europe and the world. Hundreds of thousands of people come on foot, on horseback or in carts to worship the Virgin.

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El Palacio Real es la residencia monárquica más grande de Europa occidental. Ningún monarca vive desde Alfonso XIII. Cuenta con 3400 habitaciones, 200 balcones y 44 escaleras.

El Palacio Real es la residencia monárquica más grande de Europa occidental. Ningún monarca vive desde Alfonso XIII. Cuenta con 3400 habitaciones, 200 balcones y 44 escaleras.

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Wroclaw, known as the “Polish Venice”, is the third largest city in Poland and capital of Lower Silesia, located on the banks of the Oder River. Famous for its Gothic architecture, its more than 100 bridges that connect 12 islands. 📍 Wroclaw, Poland 🇵🇱

Wroclaw, known as the “Polish Venice”, is the third largest city in Poland and capital of Lower Silesia, located on the banks of the Oder River. Famous for its Gothic architecture, its more than 100 bridges that connect 12 islands. 📍 Wroclaw, Poland 🇵🇱

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The beauty that the April fair in Seville exudes is simply magic.

The beauty that the April fair in Seville exudes is simply magic.

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Este bonito pueblo de costa destaca por tener uno de los paseos marítimos más coloridos de España además de ser uno de los pueblos que más chocolate fabrica. Sabes de que pueblo hablamos 🤔

Este bonito pueblo de costa destaca por tener uno de los paseos marítimos más coloridos de España además de ser uno de los pueblos que más chocolate fabrica. Sabes de que pueblo hablamos 🤔

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The Main Retarpiece of the Cathedral of Seville is considered the largest of Christianity and a masterpiece of late Gothic, carved in walnut and chestnut wood, with approximate dimensions of 27-28 meters high by 18 wide.

The Main Retarpiece of the Cathedral of Seville is considered the largest of Christianity and a masterpiece of late Gothic, carved in walnut and chestnut wood, with approximate dimensions of 27-28 meters high by 18 wide.

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The Seville April Fair is one of the most rooted traditions with a lot of charm.

The Seville April Fair is one of the most rooted traditions with a lot of charm.

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One of the greatest images of Spanish Holy Week is the recreation of the last supper of Jesus.

One of the greatest images of Spanish Holy Week is the recreation of the last supper of Jesus.

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La ciudad de San Sebastián, en el País Vasco, fue fundada como puerto estratégico navarro hacia 1180, creció en importancia, sufrió incendios y reconstrucciones, y se consolidó como ciudad balneario y de moda en la "Belle Époque", atrayendo a la aristocracia.

La ciudad de San Sebastián, en el País Vasco, fue fundada como puerto estratégico navarro hacia 1180, creció en importancia, sufrió incendios y reconstrucciones, y se consolidó como ciudad balneario y de moda en la "Belle Époque", atrayendo a la aristocracia.

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The Charles Bridge is the oldest and most famous bridge in Prague, built by order of Charles IV from 1357 to cross the Vltava River.

The Charles Bridge is the oldest and most famous bridge in Prague, built by order of Charles IV from 1357 to cross the Vltava River.

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