A Visit to Segovia Cathedral The cathedral of Segovia is one of three major highlights in the incredible city of Segovia (the others are the Aqueduct and the Alcázar). It is a magnificent Cathedral and is the last Gothic Cathedral to have been built in Spain as well as one of the last in all of […]
Antequera’s Convento de Belén (and other nearby highlights)
Antequera’s Convento de Belén (and other nearby highlights) Antequera has so many incredible churches. I’ve covered a few previously: the Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de los Remedios, Iglesia del Carmen, Iglesia de San Juan de Dios… The church in the Convento de Belén has to be included in the Top 5 of spectacular churches in […]
Antequera’s Iglesia de San Juan de Dios
Antequera’s Iglesia de San Juan de Dios Another day, another beautiful church in Antequera. After visiting Iglesia del Carmen and Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de los Remedios, this time we went to Iglesia San Juan de Dios which is located on Antequera’s main street (steps away from Nuestra Señora de los Remedios). João Cidade Duarte […]
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de los Remedios – Antequera
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de los Remedios (Antequera) This beautiful church, located right next to the town hall, is dedicated to the Virgen de los Remedios. She’s the Patron Saint of Antequera. It is a “must-see” if visiting Antequera. According to legend, the image of the Virgin was brought to Antequera by Apostle Santiago (ie […]
Iglesia del Carmen in Antequera
Iglesia del Carmen in Antequera. It’s one of Antequera’s most beautiful churches. Iglesia del Carmen is at the end of town on an escarpment looking over the valley and river below (there are a few miradors next to the church with wonderful views). Belonging to the “Calzados Carmelites”, a mendicant order where members assume a […]
The Old and New Cathedrals of Salamanca
The Old and New Cathedrals of Salamanca Salamanca has a rarity: two cathedrals. And the two sit side-by-side, allowing you to visit both with one ticket (they’re actually interconnected so you just walk out of one into the other). You can even explore the roofs of the two Cathedrals. I cover all the above in […]
