A Day in Madrid

Madrid Spain Temple Our later bus got us back to Madrid from Granada with just enough time to rush to the Madrid Spain Temple. We checked into the patron housing took a couple of breaths and went to sleep. The … Continued

Royal Palace of Madrid

Royal Palace of Madrid If you’ve ever wanted to explore a castle from fairy tales like those in Disney movies, then visit the Royal Palace of Madrid. It is a spectacular example of Baroque architecture. It is grandiose and decorative. … Continued

Nasrid Palace – Alhambra

The highlight of the Alhambra is the Nasrid Palace. This 13th century palace is the pinnacle of Spanish Islamic architecture. Even after the Reconquista at the end of the 15th century, the Spanish monarchies maintained the architectural details of the … Continued

Alhambra

The Alhambra did not disappoint. Its history and the architecture are spectacular! There are two ways to experience the Alhambra, with a guided tour or on your own. Tickets for a self-guided visit are much less expensive, but when I … Continued

Granada, Spain

When planning this trip to Spain, I debated about where to go. My tickets were in and out of Madrid, so I thought I shouldn’t go too far away from the capitol and waste time traveling. I considered Granada, home … Continued

Toledo, Spain

Due to ticket prices and travel arrangements, I only had four days to spend in Spain. I would be traveling with a friend, and we wanted to get the most out of our time. After some research, Toledo became a … Continued

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