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Link to story and photos on the Caliphate City of Medina Azahara (Madinat al-Zahra) in Cordoba, Spain, on ExplorationVacation.net.

Caliphate City of Medina Azahara World Heritage Site in Spain

Posted onMarch 24, 2025March 28, 2026Leave a comment

Like the Alhambra in Granada, the Caliphate City of Medina Azahara (Madinat al-Zahra) in Córdoba, Spain, was once a grand royal city. But, unlike the Alhambra (which was altered, but remained in use under the Read More …

Link to post Seville Spain UNESCO World Heritage Site on ExplorationVacation.net.

Seville Cathedral, Alcázar, and Archivo de Indias World Heritage Site

Posted onJune 25, 2023March 20, 2026Leave a comment

We started our 2022 Andalucía trip in Seville, where we explored Seville’s Cathedral, Alcázar, and Archivo de Indias (Archives of the Indies) — all of which are part of Seville’s World Heritage Site. My post Read More …

Link to story and photos on travel through Andalucía, Spain, on ExplorationVacation.net.

My Andalucía itinerary (the best of southern Spain in spring)

Posted onOctober 19, 2022June 12, 20262 Comments

I spent almost a month in Andalucía in March and April 2022. And my Andalucía itinerary offers a good taste of what what makes southern Spain so special – and why you should put this Read More …