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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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