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SevilleSpain (ed.)

World Heritage Site Seville Cathedral and Columbus' Tomb - Also the connection with "The Brothers Karamazov" Spain 30

Seville is the capital of Andalusia and the largest city in the region.

In the 16th and 17th centuries, it became the largest city in Spain and is still the fourth largest city in Spain.

My destination, Seville Cathedral, is a cathedral whose construction began in 1402 and was completed in 1519.

It is a huge cathedral built under the slogan, "Let us build a cathedral so large that future generations will say it is insane."

And although it is not well known, Seville is the setting for the "Grand Inquisitor" chapter, the highlight of Dostoevsky's masterpiece "The Brothers Karamazov". In this article, we will also talk about Seville and Dostoevsky.
Spain (ed.)

The Mezquita of Cordoba, a World Heritage Site and its History - A church inside a mosque!　Spain Edition 29

The Mezquita is Cordoba's most famous landmark. Along with the Alhambra Palace, this huge mosque is considered the pinnacle of Islamic architecture.

The interior is filled with distinctive arched columns called a forest of columns.

Construction of the Mezquita itself began in 785, and it has been enlarged and remodeled many times since then to its current form.

What is interesting about this building is that when Cordoba was occupied by Christians during the Reconquista in the 13th century, the building was converted into a Christian church in its entirety.

Then, in the 16th century, there was a major renovation that resulted in the unusual creation of a huge cathedral inside the mosque.
Spain (ed.)

Cathedral and Royal Chapel in Granada - Impact of "1492" Spain Chapter 26

On the morning of the third day in Granada, we visited the Cathedral and the Royal Chapel in the old city of Granada.

The Cathedral is located in the center of the old town. It is also very close to Nuevo Square, where the inn where I stayed is located.

Also near the cathedral is the Royal Chapel where two Spanish kings, Fernando II and Queen Isabel I, are buried.

In this article I will discuss two such institutions and 1492.
Spain (ed.)

A wonderful time in the stunning gardens of Generalife and the cafeteria of the Parador, Spain Chapter 25

There is much more to see in the Alhambra besides the Alcazar and the Courtyard of the Lions.

The most representative example of this is the Generalife.

This facility is the king's detached palace in the Alhambra. This place is also registered as a World Heritage Site.

The most popular route is to visit the Nasr Palace, which has a lion courtyard, and then head directly to Henelalife.

This article will introduce you to these beautiful gardens.
Spain (ed.)

Alhambra Palace with nighttime admission - Enjoy the palace lit up Spain 24

After having enjoyed the Alhambra during the day, I will visit it again, this time at night. My goal was to see the Lion Fountain.

A lion fountain basks in the spotlight in the center of a dimly lit courtyard.

In the silence, only the sound of water from the fountain flows in this space. The lion fountain shining white in the darkness was too, too beautiful..!

This article will introduce you to the interior of the Alhambra, which is illuminated with such lights.
Spain (ed.)

To the Alhambra Palace and the Courtyard of the Lions, a World Heritage Site in Granada - What is the origin of beauty?　Spain Part 23

The Alhambra is the pinnacle of Islamic architecture in Granada. I finally came to this world heritage site.

While admiring the gorgeous Islamic culture, I made my way to the Lion's Courtyard, a place I had been looking forward to for a long time.

The reason I came all the way to Andalusia was actually to see this Courtyard of Lions. The Courtyard of the Lion is not just any courtyard. It is actually one of the most culturally interesting architectural secrets in the world. In this article, I will talk about my favorite Lion's Courtyard.
Spain (ed.)

Montserrat to Granada, Andalusia, Spain ㉒.

After leaving Montserrat, where we stayed for three nights, we next headed to Granada, the ancient capital of southern Spain. This city is located in the Andalusia region, famous for sunflowers and flamenco.

I flew to Granada and immediately set out to explore the old town of Granada.

Granada is famous for the Alhambra, a World Heritage Site. We first headed for the San Nicolas Observatory, which offers a panoramic view of the exterior while walking through the old town.
Spain (ed.)

The Way of San Joan and Montserrat meet with spectacular views in Spain Part 21

This article will introduce another highlight of Montserrat, the Chapel of Saint Joan and a petit trekking path with a spectacular view of Montserrat.

A short walk from the monastery, we suddenly had a spectacular view of the strange rocky mountains in front of us. Moreover, the path we were walking on was quite thrilling. I even felt as if I was in a different world.

In this article, I will share my experience of enjoying such a magical landscape of Montserrat.