Spain

Spain – The Land of Diversity
Spain, located in the southwest of Europe, offers an impressive blend of culture, history, and nature. The capital, Madrid, is a cultural hub, known for museums like the Prado and the Royal Palace. Barcelona, on the Mediterranean coast, dazzles with Antoni Gaudí’s architecture. Spain is also famous for its beaches, Mediterranean cuisine, festivals like the Feria de Abril, and vibrant nightlife.

NFT 036: The Benedictine monastery of Santa Maria de Montserrat

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The highlight of a pilgrimage to the Benedictine monastery of Santa Maria de Montserrat at an altitude of 721 meters is the view of "La Moreneta", a depiction of the Virgin Mary from the 12th century.

NFT 032: The Volcanoes of Lanzarote

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The picture shows volcanoes in the Timanfaya National Park on the Canary Island of Lanzarote. The national park is also known as the Montañas del Fuego (Fire Mountains).

The Picos de Europa

They were the first thing Spanish sailors saw when they returned to the continent: the Picos de Europa in Cantabria.

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Spain

Generalife and the Alhambra

Generalife - in the Gardens of the Alhambra in Granada

Cypress trees and water features transform a tour of the Generalife, the mystic's garden, into a journey through the Arabian Nights.

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Night shots in Tortosa

Castillo de la Suda and the Cathedral of Tortosa over the River L'Ebre

Recordings in Tortosa during the blue hour are worthwhile. Then the castle de la Suda, the cathedral and the market hall are reflected in the silvery shining river Ebro.

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Spain

Flamenco in the impressive Plaza de España in Seville

Set in front of a semi-circular building, Plaza de España in Seville is the backdrop for impressive flamenco performances.

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Santiago de Compostela

The Camino de Santiago leads to Santiago de Compostela in Galicia, where the bones of Saint James, one of the 12 apostles, are kept under the cathedral. If the long hike used to be a journey into the "I", today it is more and more like an ongoing sporting event.

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Long exposures on the Bay of Biscay

The coast of Barrika on the Bay of Biscay

On the Bay of Biscay in the Basque Country there are beautiful beaches but also wild coastal landscapes. On the Barrikaka beach near Barrika, the waves break on the various rock formations and, if the weather is suitable, the roaring spray can be photographically transformed into a fine mist.

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Gaztelugatxe in Biscay

The island of Gaztelugatxe in the Bay of Biscay served as a retreat for the Templars in the 13th century and as a filming location for the creators of Game of Thrones.

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