Discover top things to see and do in Valencia. Spain’s third largest city is known as a culinary capital, design center, and green city. Find museums and art, restaurants and markets, and tips for shopping, outdoor activities, and cultural heritage.
Every spring, the city of Valencia, Spain, explodes into a five-day spectacle of colorful sculpture, sound, and light, known as Las Fallas. Officially celebrated from March 15 to 19 every year, the Fallas are anticipated throughout the year by all Valencianos.
A list of all the UNESCO World Heritage sites in Spain, with links to posts about the ones we have visited and photographed. There are 50 World Heritage Sites in Spain, the third most of any country. These include both cultural heritage sites and nature areas. Four are shared with other countries.
Whether staying for one day or three, whether arriving by air, train, cruise ship, or car, this quick guide to Oslo and Bergen, Norway, will guide you to top museums, scenic views, and historic sites. These friendly waterfront cities are easy to explore on your own.
A list of National Parks and Monuments by state, with links to our stories about parks we’ve visited. There are 62 U.S. National Parks, including two in American Samoa and the United States Virgin Islands. Lots of other fun facts about National Parks.
The first thing to know about the traditional cultural festivals of Spain is that the Spanish never do anything half-heartedly. Also keep in mind, that the Spanish aren’t creating these fiestas in order to attract tourists.
The UNESCO World Heritage sites in Padua, Italy, along with the University and other cultural touchstones, provide more than enough to see and do in a short visit to Padua.
Spain is famous for its spectacular cathedrals. Spain’s rich artistic history perhaps finds its highest expression in these dramatic monuments.
Explore Mallorca, Spain, beyond the beaches to discover dramatic scenery, excellent cuisine, historic mountain villages, and a variety of outdoor activities. A year round destination.
Italy has the most UNESCO World Heritage Sites of any country. Most of the UNESCO World Heritage sites in Italy are cultural sites, given Italy’s history as both the home of the Roman Empire and of the Roman Church and its medieval city states such as Venice, Florence, and Milan.
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