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The Mudejar, a Spanish Art

Getting to know Mudejar art is a good reason to visit Spain, to feel it, discover its exciting history and enjoy

the diversity of its culture. This art is unique in the world and is a symbol of the peaceful coexistence of peoples,

bringing together the best of Moorish and Christian traditions. Its beautiful civil and religious buildings have been

declared World Heritage by UNESCO.

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Many Mudejar buildings, both religious and civil, are still standing in

Spain to this day: Christian chapels, Jewish synagogues and royal palaces.

A hybrid art par excellence, the origins of the Mudejar date back to the 11th century. The advance of the Christian army to reconquer land occupied by the Moors meant that many Muslim master craftsmen stayed at home, working for the royalty and aristocracy of Castile and Aragon. The result was a new architectural style, genuinely Spanish, whose strong personality impresses and delights tourists and researchers.
They combine elements of Romanesque and Gothic styles in their floor plans, with typical traits of Andalusia art such as semi-circular arches, wooden roofs and friezes and, above all, the use of brick, plaster and ceramics as building materials, rather than stone.

Sun and culture on the Costa Brava

Whitewashed fishing villages. Crystalline seawater. Underwater paradise areas and nature reserves with deep green, untouched landscapes. Small coves, hidden between rocky outcrops. Tourist towns like Lloret de Mar, Cadaqués and Roses. The Costa Brava forms a large tract of the Catalonian coast. It is proud of its traditions, birth-place and source of inspiration to

Salvador Dalí, and home to impressive monuments and a wealth of history.

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With rugged cliffs, pine forests, hidden coves and dream beaches,

this is one of Spain's most picturesque areas: the Costa Brava travel links

A land of sea, light, north winds and fishermen.

History and art in the form of archaeological sites, monasteries, churches, bridges, monumental sites, spanish fiestas and age-old celebrations,

which all give a unique character to this area, stretching more than

200 kilometres over the north of Catalonia, in the province of Girona.

Thanks to its excellent climate and travel links this part of the Catalonian coast has been one of the most

sought-after destinations for tourists from all over the world for decades, enjoying a wide range of

cultural activities all year round -

Concerts, festivals and popular celebrations fill its towns and villages with music, colour, and joy.

Come and savour a rum cremat as you listen to habaneras -

(traditional songs that evoke sea journeys of times gone by) on summer nights in Calella de Palafrugell.

Travel back to the middle ages in Verges and watch the frightening Dança de la Mort (Dance of death).

Discover the spectacular firework competition (one of the world's most important) in Blanes, or visit the unique

Peralada Castle during its prestigious, internationally renowned music festival.

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CITY Feature: BARCELONA

Barcelona is steeped in history, as witnessed by the grandeur of its architectural treasures from the Roman,

Gothic and Renaissance periods. It is the most cosmopolitan and economically active city in Spain

MADRID City

Madrid & satellite suburbs is a beautifully site especially when view from the air.

Madrid is famous for top brands but has incredible architecture art & museums.

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