El Escorial is more than an impressive palace for a divine monarch. It's packed with art and history — offering an evocative trip back to Spain's most fascinating age. Rick Steves
We’ll be seeing this during our trip to Spain in September for our 55 anniversary.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OUIKm8e7Y0 (short)
Quick look at the majesty of Madrid; I plan to skip the pigs’ ears. Happy pigs eat acorns.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hifYpfW4NjI (extended)
Valley of the Fallen, memorial for the Civil War
Granada and Cordoba. “Andalucía's Moorish heritage sparkles in the historic capitals of Granada and Córdoba. And the pride of the Reconquista and the power of Queen Isabel and King Ferdinand enliven the region's great sights.” Rick Steves
Only God is victorious is repeated 9,000 times in the palace, The Alhambra. Spain was a Muslim country for 700 years.
Cordoba: http://www.spainthenandnow.com/spanish-history/cordoba-historical-overview/default_41.aspx
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