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80Things To Do and See in Toledo, Spain: An Easy Day Trip from Madrid
The history of Spain is no more on display than in the beautiful mountain city of Toledo. Contained inside the ancient city walls are hundreds of years of Spanish history and evidence of the once coexisting and thriving Jewish, Christian, and Muslim cultures. It was the Spanish capital until 1561, and it's stunning architecture and magical feel make it a must see on any trip to greater Madrid area.
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61Early Morning Thoughts
The many thoughts one may have in the early morning, what may yours be? This Poem is the many thoughts I have on any given day, the sunrise and the coffee impacting the way I start my day for sure.
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71El Greco, A True Renaissance Man
El Greco, a True Renaissance man of the Spanish movement. An artist born in Crete, reinvented in Spain, where he moved the masses in his artwork of expressionism and cubism. The fusion of Post-Byzantium and Western Art helped create masterpieces that world had yet to see.
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78Spanish Lessons - A fiction short story
A young American student takes a Spanish art history course at the University of Salamanca in Spain and learns more than Spanish Art.
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83Photos of El Greco & Goya paintings in the Prado Museum + other Artists
Learn something you may not have known about these 2 famous artists. Many photos & videos!
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80Renaissance Paintings
In this survey, I will present a dozen paintings that are among my favorites of those created by European artists during the five hundred year period preceding the emergence of Impressionism. In my previous (four) presentations about Art, I have...
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82Crete The Largest of the Greek Islands
Crete is the largest of the Greek Islands and really has something for everyone. As always it is imperative that you choose your holiday resort well and consider the best time to visit. The East of...
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85Pictures of Toledo in Spain - World Heritage Site
This historic walled city and the first capitol of Spain has Jewish, Christian and Moorish influences. The works of artists like El Greco are fabulous!
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