Tag Archives: Spain – España

Xàtiva

Posted on Sunday, 1 November, 2009 by

This morning (18th October) drove to Xàtiva, about 60kms from Valencia to see the birthplace of my favourite Pope, Alexander VI, born Roderigo Borja and, discovered he was the nephew of Calixtus III, also a Borja and born in Xàtiva.

Spent the whole morning climbing up to and exploring El Castell of Xàtiva, Moorish Castle built [...]

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Teruel, Los Amantes & Some Mudéjar Architecture

Posted on Sunday, 18 October, 2009 by

Saturday, (17th October) Graham drove us to Teruel. Very easy drive. Did the tour of the Church of San Pedro as well as the mausoleum of the Lovers of Teruel, Isabel of Segura and Juan Martinez of Marcilla. Full story of Los Amantes here in English: Lovers of Teruel & here en español: Los [...]

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Valencia – At Last

Posted on Friday, 16 October, 2009 by

Finally made it to Gatwick for the flight and now have time to update my blog. Weekend with friends in Valencia and then start a weeks course at International House on Monday. Getting to Gatwick was easy. Getting to North Terminal not so good, train link being refurbished so it’s a shuttle bus and a [...]

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