Ceiling and arches inside a place of worship that demonstrate Christian and Moorish styles.

Córdoba

Over many centuries Córdoba has experienced culture-altering invasions, each adding layer upon layer to the fabric of the town…

October 27, 2010 · 1 min
The Gardens of Aranjuez

The Gardens of Aranjuez

Just to the south of Madrid lies [a royal palace built beside the Tagus and Jarama rivers. The surrounding country side is barren and dry, so the palace and huge gardens seem like an oasis…

October 20, 2010 · 1 min
Albert Memorial

Albert Memorial

The Albert Memorial (to the consort of Queen Victoria) stands guard over Albert Hall in South Kensington. The monument’s four corners represent the reach of the Empire…

September 29, 2010 · 1 min
Palm trees line a long-forgotten avenue leading up to a 20th century domed cenotaph.

Cycling with symbolic trees

Since it was the day after Remembrance Day, floral tributes were still visible on the steps of the cenotaph…

November 12, 2009 · 1 min