Franciscans emerged in the Middle Ages as defenders of the poor. While Rome and Compostela made luxury and opulence a distinguishing sign, St. Francis of Assisi sought exactly the opposite. A complicated position, due to his proximity to heresy,... Continue reading
Located in Badajoz, in Los Santos de Maimona, El Capricho de Cotrina had its first tile laid in 1988. As any... Continue reading
"Embargal esi sacho de pico / y esas jocis clavás en el techo / y esa segureja / y ese cacho e liendro...", this... Continue reading
The A-5, also known as the Extremadura road or Autovía del Suroeste, is one of the six radial motorways in Spain.... Continue reading
Between the towns of Guijo de Granadilla and Oliva de Plasencia a group of ruins are scattered among cork oaks and... Continue reading
One of the most renowned architects in Spain is undoubtedly Gaudí. People from all over the world enjoy the works... Continue reading
Cuna de conquistadores A stronghold disputed for centuries by Moors, Portuguese, Leonese and knights of fortune,... Continue reading
