On the last day of our stay in Toledo, we witness the highlight of the Fiesta Nuestra Senora de la Estrella, the solemn Procession Virgen de la Estrella through the neighborhood. The Plaza Estrella, where one celebrated the evenings before, is decorated with flowers and flags. After a look into the church, we recognize that […]
Cathedral of Toledo
The cathedral of Toledo, Catedral de Santa Maria de la Acunciòn de Toledo, is a masterpiece of the Spanish Gothic. The construction started under the rule of Ferdinand III in 1226. Originally, there was a Visigoth church at the place. It was torn down and the Moors erected a mosque. One wanted to remove this […]
Alcazar of Toledo
Visiting the Alcazar of Toledo is a must for every Toledo visit. In the search for the entrance, we first come to the entrance of the library. It is the regional library of Castilla-La Mancha. The entrance to the Alcazar of Toledo is on the opposite side, in Calle de la Paz. So we walk […]
Panoramapunkt – The Best Panoramic View of Berlin
The Panoramapunkt is an observation platform in the Kollhoff-Tower at Potsdamer Platz No 1. We arrive by metro from Alexanderplatz. Potsdamer Platz In the 1920s, Potsdamer Platz was the busiest square in Europe. It was the heart of Berlin! In the Second World War, it was turned into a rubble field. After the construction of […]
Walk on the city walls of Avila
The city wall of Avila in Castile-Leon is the landmark of the city. The completely preserved wall is 2500 m long, 12 m high and has 2,500 merlons, 88 towers, and 9 city gates. Built between the 11th and 14th centuries, it served as a protection from attackers, as well as control of the movement of […]
Convento de Santa Teresa and Palacio de Polentinos
In Avila you walk in the footsteps of history. This time we visit the church of Saint Teresa, the National Saint of Spain. Afterwards we go to the Palacio de Polentinos, now military archives and museum. Teresa of Avila Teresa of Avila, also known as Saint Teresa of Jesus, is considered as a prominent mystic. She […]