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Photo gallery: Segovia, Spain
Roman aqueduct, Segovia, Spain
The aqueduct of Segovia, a UNESCO world heritage site since 1985, was built by the Romans during the 1st or the 2nd century of our era. It has a length of 900 meters and a maximum height of 28 meters and is considered one of the most important Roman monuments in Spain. Segovia can be [...]
Parque del Retiro, Madrid, Spain
The Retiro Park (whose official name is Jardines del Buen Retiro) is a public park covering 118 hectares created between 1630 and 1640. The Spanish capital’s green lung is the locals’ and visitors’ favorite place to go for a leisurely walk. The main places of interest in the park are the Paseo de las Estatuas, [...]
Teide National Park, Tenerife, Spain
While most tourists head to Tenerife, Canary Islands, to lie on the beach and soak up some sun, the island has much more to offer. An absolute must in Tenerife is taking a daytrip to Mount Teide, the highest mountain in Spain at 3718 m (12,198 ft) above sea level. It’s a dormant volcano that [...]
