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Spain: A Crossroads of Culture
From sights to sounds to smells, experience Spanish culture in every sense
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Spain by the senses
Exploring Spanish culture through 5 sensorial subjects
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See
Tour iconic Spanish sights and see its art up close
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Taste
The flavor of Spain, from churros, to tapas, to wine
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Hear
Listen to Spain's rhythms, from the dance floor to the stage
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Touch
Feel the fabric of Spanish fashion and get to grips with crafts and design
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Smell
Experience the fresh air and nature of Spain
The sights, from your sofa
Discover that Spanish feeling with over 130 cultural institutions
7 Spanish Cultural Sites You Can Explore From Home
From the Sagrada Familia to la Giralda
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La Sagrada Familia, Barcelona
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Alhambra, Granada
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Plaza Mayor, Madrid
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Güell Park, Barcelona
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Casa Battló, Barcelona
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Santiago de Compostela Cathedral
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Seville Cathedral and la Giralda tower, Sevilla
The Sky Over Salamanca
A summer night's sky in 1475
Explore the magic of an ancient universe at the Salamanca University
A dinner date with the Thyssen-Bornemisza
Discover the museum in a different way
Food + Art
Dishing up the Thyssen
Explore the Thyssen-Bornemisza collection interpreted by great chefs, in collaboration with the Real Academia de Gastronomía
The museum behind closed doors
Art For Two
Discover the Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza with its director Evelio Acevedo and YouTube star Javi Alonso
Eye up the art
Discover the Spanish artists that changed art forever
Salvador Dali
Eccentric, hustler, and master of Surrealism
Pablo Picasso
The co-founder of the cubist movement
Juan Gris
The artist who took Cubism and made it his own
Joaquín Sorolla
Combining an impressionist style with Spanish scenes
Joan Miró
From fauvism to finger painting
See Picasso in a New Light
When Picasso put down his brushes and painted with light instead
Meet the Masters
An art history lesson not to miss
Goya
The Old Master of romance
El Greco
The Master of Light
Velázquez
The Baroque Master
Sorolla
The Spanish Impressionist
Explore Goya's Tapestries
Weaving together popular customs of Madrid life
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Get a new perspective
Discover the masterpieces and hidden secrets at Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
Is it a Building? Is it a Sculpture?
The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao as you've never seen it before
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Discover the museum's masterpieces
From Richard Serra to Yves Klein
Tall Tree
Anish Kapoor
Untitled
Mark Rothko
The Matter of Time
Richard Serra
Man from Naples
Jean-Michel Basquiat
How Profound Is the Air
Eduardo Chillida
Large Blue Anthropometry
Yves Klein
Installation for Bilbao
Jenny Holzer
Nine discourses on Commodus
Cy Twombly
One Hundred and Fifty Multi Colored Marilyns
Andy Warhol
The Renowned Orders of the Night
Anselm Kiefer
Metaphysical Box by Conjunction of Two Trihedrons.
Jorge Oteiza
Barge
Robert Rauschenberg
Seascape
Gerhard Richter
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
Frank Gehry
South terrace
Frank Gehry
North terrace
Frank Gehry
Bending Gravity at the Museum Guggenheim Bilbao
With urban explorer Trashhand and free-runner Johan
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The Guggenheim as you've never seen it before
Take a guided tour of Spanish artworks
Discover the hidden details you might've missed
Zoom Into 'The Fortune-telling'
See Julio Romero de Torres's brushstrokes, up close
Zoom into 'Moonlit Night in Girona'
See Prudenci Bertrana's brushstrokes, up close
Explore Mariano Fortuny's Old Town Hall in Granada
See the town where the artist lived and worked through this painting from the Museo de Bellas Artes de Granada
Zoom into 'The Witches Coven'
The Devil in Goya's Details
Zoom Into 'The Bottle of Anís del Mono'
See Juan Gris's brushstrokes, up close
Zoom into 'Vista del muelle de San Bertran'
Discovering Barcelona in 1912
Explore Spanish culture through colors
From rojos to blancos
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Art of the Spanish Civil War
High res propaganda posters kept in the archives of the Pablo Iglesias Foundation.
Amado Oliver
Augusto Fernández Sastre
Josep Renau
Fernández
Cañavate
F. Peris
Unkown
José Bardasano
Melendreras
Mauricio Amster
Explore the life and work of two renowned writers
Intellectuals and revolutionaries
The Routes of Cervantes
See Spain the Don Quixote way
Unamuno
Unamuno, a Timeless Writer
Exploring Gaudí's architecture
The ultimate Gaudi guide
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The Sagrada Familia
The longtime European construction project
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Around Catalonia with Antoni Gaudí
Take a tour around some of the most important sites associated with the architect of 'sugar loaves and anthills'
Discover Andalusia
Art, archeology and archives
Wonders of Andalusia
Inside the breathtaking coastline
Rebel History: Stories from Andalusia's Archives
Then and now
Zoom in to Andalusian art through the ages
Masterpieces from the South of Spain
Do You Want to Keep Sight-Seeing?
Tour iconic Spanish sights and see its art up close
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Kitchen essentials
Can you guess what ingredients make up each of these traditional dishes?
Beans with Clams
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Noodles with Fresh Frigate Mackerel
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Chicken in "pepitoria"
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"Marmitako"
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"Gazpacho"
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Valencian "Paella"
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"Putxero de polp"
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The joys of a handmade cookbook
A cookbook's story is the story of its author, their family, and their community
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Los Recetarios Initiative
Revealing the living history behind a recipe book
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Cookbooks Make a Comeback
How cookery books have helped to preserve Andalusian culinary legacy
A breath of sea air
Catch up on the culture of Spanish seafood cuisine
Do You Know How To Order Your Fish?
Check your skills recognising fish and seafood from the Spanish coast.
Take the Quiz
Cook along at home
Masterchef judge Samantha Vallejo decodes iconic Spanish foods
Paella
The Moors introduced rice to Spain over 1,200 years ago, making Valencia the home of paella
Tortilla de patatas
The magical fairytale-style legend behind the Spanish tortilla
Croquetas
From the court of French king Louis XIV to the croquetas we know today
Tickle your tastebuds
Discover why Spanish food is far more than a meal
Explore the Food Map of Spain
From the tomato fight to tapas
Snack like a shepherd
Explore the hearty dishes that traditionally make up a Shepherd's diet
Meet the everyday heroes piling your plate
The men and women who feed us from all over Spain
Antonio: The Baker
Clara: The Cheese Worker
Higinio Gómez: The King of Chicken
Paco: The Waiter
Maria José: The Sommelier
Madrid's Market Sellers
Explore Spanish Gastronomy by colour
Immerse yourself in food's colour palette
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Ferran Adrià and elBulli
The pioneer of conceptual cooking and his five-time Best Restaurant In The World-winning restaurant
ORIGIN STORIES
The Story of elBulli
From a beach bar to the front pages of the world's press
A taste of Spanish history
Because every recipe has a story
The Amazing Stories Behind Traditional Vegetable Dishes
Including some creative cooking tips from history
From Bullfighting to 'Old Clothes'
The unique origins of Spanish meat dishes
How Spanish Fishermen May Have Got to America Before Columbus
And other amazing stories from the history of Spanish seafood
A pinch of clove and nutmeg
How the spices motivated maritime voyages to undiscovered lands
Why Were Spices So Important?
Imagine what supper would be like without any seasoning...
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Grandma knows best
When it is time for cooking, a touch of love and experience is always welcome
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Spanish King Cake by Clara María
Learn to Cook a King Cake With Grandma Clara María
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Fish Meatballs by Anita
Whip Up Some Traditional Fish Meatballs With Grandma Anita
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"Ajoblanco" by Mercedes
Make "Ajoblanco" Just Like Grandma Mercedes Does
The flavors of St James Way
Discover some gastronomic gems during your pilgrimage
The One and Only Tarta de Santiago
The best-selling cake in patisseries along the Way of St. James
Galician Bread: Flavor, Individuality, And Culture
Galician bread is a humble yet powerful culinary staple
What to Try on The St. James Way
Ten gastronomic gems for ten days of pilgrimage
Has That Got Your Mouth Watering?
Spain by the flavor, from churros, to tapas, to wine
Discover more flavours
Hear the beat and stamp your feet
Go with the flow at a flamenco show
Memories of Paco de Lucia
The guitarist who revolutionized flamenco
Flamenco: Where Joy Meets Rage
Andalusia's passionate traditional dance
What is Flamenco?
What is the Flamenco Guitar?
What is the Flamenco Song?
What is the Flamenco Lifestyle?
What is Flamenco Dancing?
What is the Future of Flamenco?
Feel the Pulse of the Camino de Santiago
Tap along with a musical intro to the tour
Follow into the footsteps of the walkers of El Camino
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Listen to its music
From traditional music right through to folk, jazz, electronic, trap, and rock
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The Soundtrack to The St. James Way
Hear contemporary reinterpretations of Galicia's music
Catch a show
Tread the boards at Spain's leading opera house, the Teatro Real in Madrid
The Building of the Teatro Real
Explore the most iconic spaces of the Teatre and unique places closed to the public
The Best Bits From the Teatro Real
A short walk through the greatest moments of the Teatro Real since its reopening in 1997
The History of the Teatro Real
From its origins in the 18th century to its reopening in 1997
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See The Stage
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Take a Seat
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Walk the Halls
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Go Backstage
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See Madrid From The Roof
Ear candy
Top performances from the Teatro Real
BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN (C. Wuorinen)
Don Quijote
Dulcinea
Poppea e Nerone
La señorita Cristina
El retablo de Maese Pedro
La página en blanco
Faust-bal
Face the music
A new musical experience
Jain Takes Over Barcelona’s Famous Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya
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One dancer, seven musicians, 30 fans, Jain’s infectious beats
Behind the Scenes at her Performance
Editorial Feature
¡Hola! Do you speak Spanish?
The origins of what we know today as Spanish
The history of the Spanish alphabet
Inherited from the Latin alphabet but with some peculiarities.
Ñ, the letter that lets us dream
A symbol of the identity of the Spanish language
Brief history of the Spanish language
10 key moments
Spanish Language in the World
Spanish accents
How does Spanish sound?
Listen to the different Spanish accents through a text by the Uruguayan author Cristina Peri Rossi, winner of the Cervantes Prize in 2022.
Has That Got Your Toes Tapping?
Hear Spain's rhythm from the dance floor to the stage
Discover more sounds
Feel the fabrics
Discover Spanish style from haute couture to avant garde creations
Meet Agatha Ruiz de la Prada
Spain's most colourful designer
20th Century Fashion Designers of Spain
Highlights from the collection of Museo del Traje
A Tribute to Velazquez' 'Las Meninas'
How a painting inspired a fashion collection
The Evolution of Fans and Their Arrival in Spain
A fashionable accessory
Haute Couture on Paper
Meet artist Pedro Rodríguez
Dressing the Body: Silhouettes and Fashion
Behind-the-scenes with Museu del Disseny de Barcelona
Get style inspo at the Cristóbal Balenciaga Museum
How it all began
Meet Cristóbal Balenciaga
The couturiers origins and the influence of Spain
Language of fashion
The Experience of Luxury
The Master of Haute Couture
House codes
A Timeless Legacy
Balenciaga’s work and contribution to fashion history
Behind-the-scenes
The Cristóbal Balenciaga Museum
Preserving and sharing a heritage
Dress
Cristóbal Balenciaga
"Bolero" jacket
Cristóbal Balenciaga
Cocktail dress
Cristóbal Balenciaga
Evening dress
Cristóbal Balenciaga
“Baby doll” dress
Cristóbal Balenciaga
Sketch of model 149
Cristóbal Balenciaga
Party coat
Cristóbal Balenciaga
Day hat
Cristóbal Balenciaga
Tunic dress
Day dress
Cristóbal Balenciaga
Jacket
Cristóbal Balenciaga
Cocktail coat
Cristóbal Balenciaga
Evening dress
Cristóbal Balenciaga
Dress
Cristóbal Balenciaga
Dress white piqué with blue prints.
Cristóbal Balenciaga
Evening dress
Cristóbal Balenciaga
Evening ensemble
Cristóbal Balenciaga
Made in the Canary Islands
Explore the archipelago and discover its unique artisans and shops
Take a tour of the Canary Islands
Discover the Spanish archipelago just off North Africa
Crafts out of the ordinary
Keeping tradition alive
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Time-Honored Ceramics in La Gomera
Meet María del Mar, one of the last authentic potters
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Las Hilanderas Studio, El Paso
The last silk weavers in Europe
Traditional Galician crafts
Explore unique pieces made with centuries of knowledge
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Wisdom in the Hands
A journey through traditional crafts through workshops located along the Way
Get a handle on Spanish inventions
Brush up on the history of invention and discovery in Spain
Chart of Juan de la Cosa: The First Undisputed Map of America
A voyage around the world in 1500
The Life-Changing Creativity of Spanish Inventors
Discover how simple and sometimes irrational ideas can change lives
Torres Quevedo: Great Inventions from the Automation Pioneer
One of the most prolific inventors in the history of science
The Birth of Computing: Torres Quevedo's Calculating Machines
Torres Quevedo pioneered analog calculators that could solve complex equations
The Nobel Prize Winner who Unraveled the Human Brain
xplore the history of the pioneer of modern neuroscience, Santiago Ramón y Cajal
Telekino: The First Remote Control
The story of one of Torres Quevedo's most sensational inventions and how it was tested on a small boat.
The AI-Andalus Knowledge Revolution
Discover their wisdom and early inventions that triggered major advances in science
Get to grips with craft and design
Iconic objects that shaped Spain
The Design Museum
Devoted to the arts of the object and design
A Quick Tour of the Design Musuem
A few highlights in under 60 seconds
Spanish Design for Food
With Acción Cultural Española
Want To Stay In Touch?
Feel the fabric of Spanish fashion, crafts, invention, and design
Discover more creations
Take in the fresh air on the Camino de Santiago
Explore Europe's oldest, busiest, and most well-known route without lacing your boots
What is the Camino de Santiago?
15 Things You May Not Know About the Camino
Find your route into Galicia
A network of pilgrim's ways
The Primitive Way
Walk in the footsteps of the first pilgrims
The Northern Way
This route guides travelers from the sea
The English Way
Discover one of the most unique routes
The French Way
Take a journey along the most famous and historic Way route
The Portuguese Way
Take a look at one of the oldest and most traditional routes
The Coastal Portuguese Way
The dramatic coastal landscape of Galicia's best-kept secret
The Mozarabic Way or the Silver Way
This route brings together southern and northern roots via Galicia's inland region.
The Winter Way
A route through the unrivaled beauty of Galicia's valleys
The Sea Route of Arousa and the Ulla River
A route created to commemorate the arrival by sea of the Apostle St. James' body
The Finisterre-Muxía Way
Complete the pilgrimage on Europe's western edge
Travel with the senses
The path can be seen, smelled, heard, felt and experienced at every step
EXPERIENCE THE PATH
Phenomena to Reconnect Travelers with Their Five Senses
Follow a trail through sights, sounds, smells, and more
ENJOY THE LANDSCAPES
Strokes of Nature
Discover ten natural sites along the ten routes to Santiago de Compostela in Galicia
Step through the seasons
The seasonal considerations for your Camino
Walking in All Weathers
As the climate and landscape change throughout the year, travelers will find the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela quite different depending on when they do it
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Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Endless flora
The trees, plants, and flowers of St James Way
Galician Trees
Discover seven trees in St James Way: Oak, chestnut, cork oak, beech, ash, yew, and holly
Gardens to Discover on the Camino
Botanical treasures full of surprises
Get back to nature in the Alcarria
See 22 towns and villages and learn more about the life and literature of Camilo José Cela
10 Days in The Spanish Countryside
Reliving the legendary story written by the Nobel Prize
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Day 1
From Madrid to Torija
Day 2
From Torija to Brihuega
Day 3
From Brihuega to Cifuentes
Day 4
From Cifuentes to Trillo
Day 5
From Trillo to Budia
Day 6
From Budia to Durón
Day 7
From Durón to Pareja
Day 8
From Pareja to Sacedón
Day 9
From Sacedón to Pastrana
Day10
From Pastrana to Zorita de los Canes
Smell the sea breeze
In 1519, five ships left Seville in search of the first western route to the Spices Islands...
The First Journey Around The World
Unravelling the complicated history, science and consequences of the first ever expedition around the world
The art of mapping
See how the journey changed the existing understanding of the world
Fra Mauro's Mappa Mundi
Fra Mauro and Andrea Bianco, 1459
Juan de la Cosa's chart
Juan de la Cosa, 1500
Marine Navigation Chart
Martin Waldseemüller, 1516
Diego Ribero World Map
Diego Ribero, 1529
Figura del Mundo Unversale
Sebastian Münster, 1540
Theatrum Orbis Terrarum
Abraham Ortelius, 1588
Want To Nose Around Some More?
Experience the fresh air and nature of Spain
Discover more scents
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¡Buen Camino!
Join Europe's iconic pilgrimage routes along the Camino de Santiago.
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Spain: An Open Kitchen
Because a dish tastes better when you know its story
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Wonders of Andalusia
A showcase of Andalusia's finest cultural treasures.
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The First Journey Around The World
Unravelling the history of the first ever expedition around the world
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Rebel History: Stories from Andalusia's Archives
The latest instalment in the Wonders of Andalusia adventure
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The Routes of Cervantes
Explore the life, works and times of Miguel de Cervantes.
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Nebrija: The Father of Spanish
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Exploring the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
For its 25th anniversary, this striking masterpiece of contemporary architecture reveals itself as never seen before
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Made in The Canary Islands
Made in The Canary Islands
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Art of the Spanish Civil War
Propaganda posters kept in the archives of the Pablo Iglesias Foundation.
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Unamuno
Get to know the Spanish intellectual who shook an entire generation
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