Barri Gòtic or the Gothic quarters is the old town of Barcelona, which is a maze of narrow cobbled streets with history dating back to the Pre-Roman era. Taking a tour around the streets we came across some of the fascinating plazas, ancient roman walls and gothic buildings that had great historical significance. The Cathedral… Read More Wonders of Barcelona: Barri Gòtic
“There are no straight lines or sharp corners in nature. Therefore, buildings must have no straight lines or sharp corners” – Antoni Gaudi. Genius architect, Antoni Gaudi considered as one of the main driving force in the Catalan Modernisme movement believed in getting architectural inspirations from the organic nature like plants and animals. His unique… Read More Wonders of Barcelona: Masterpieces of Antoni Gaudi
The last stop in our Spain trip was the second largest city in the country, Barcelona. Making most of the three days we had in hand to explore this city of amazing architectural wonders, it was truly a great learning experience for us. Dedicating a full day to explore the masterpieces of Antoni Gaudi, we… Read More Wonders of Barcelona: Walking tour of Las Ramblas
As Spain is part of the European Union, Schengen visa is required for entry into the country. Details on the visa requirements and procedures are available in http://www.vfsglobal.com/spain/india/ for Indians. Purchasing the tourist cards in Madrid, Barcelona and Valencia are highly recommended for those who plan to visit major attractions in these cities as it… Read More Tips to plan your Spain trip
When in Valencia one must never miss to relish on three things: paella, orxata and oranges. Having mentioned this we are happy to say that Valencian gastronomic experience was a great delight for us as we were able try some of the authentic dishes of the region. Starting with the fresh produce shopping at the… Read More 6 favourites from the land of Paella
The Cathedral of Valencia found during 13th Century was built on the site of old Roman Temple of Diana that was destroyed by the Moors in order to build a mosque. This magnificent church which is also famous as Saint Mary’s Cathedral is located close to the two iconic squares of Valencia: Plaza del Virgin… Read More The Holy Chalice at the Cathedral of Valencia
