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Explore San Millán de Yuso, the grand monastery in La Rioja that forms part of the birthplace of written Spanish. The UNESCO World Heritage List...
Everything from Southern Europe
This category contains all Sandalsand’s articles from countries in Southern Europe. You will find an introduction to this region under the Destinations menu.
World Heritage #0378 – Mudejar Architecture of Aragon
Discover Aragón's Mudejar architecture, a unique blend of Islamic and Christian traditions, through two remarkable monuments in Zaragoza. The UNESCO...
World Heritage #0316 – Burgos Cathedral
The Burgos Cathedral is a monumental Gothic church in Castile renowned for its architecture, chapels and historic significance. The UNESCO World...
World Heritage #1217 – Vizcaya Bridge
Crossing the historic Vizcaya Bridge near Bilbao, a remarkable nineteenth-century transporter bridge in the Basque Country. The UNESCO World...
World Heritage #0988 – Churches of the Vall de Boí
The Romanesque churches of the Vall de Boí preserve one of Europe's finest collections of medieval Catalan art and architecture. The UNESCO World...
Pictures from Andorra
This is a collection of pictures from Andorra. The tiny country nestled high in the Pyrenees between France and Spain remains a mystery. If you look...
Pictures from Spain
This is a collection of Sandalsand's pictures from Spain, the result of trips to different parts of the country. If you look up my articles from...
World Heritage #0100 – Durmitor National Park
Discover Montenegro's Durmitor National Park, a site of towering peaks, deep canyons, glacial lakes, and unspoiled alpine nature. The UNESCO World...
World Heritage #0724 – Medieval Monuments in Kosovo
Kosovo's medieval monuments are monasteries where Byzantine art, royal heritage, and centuries of faith meet in stone and fresco. The UNESCO World...
World Heritage #0099 – The Ohrid region
In the Ohrid region we find Europe’s oldest lake, medieval churches, and mountain landscapes united in a harmony of nature and culture. The UNESCO...
World Heritage #0569 – Historic Centres of Berat and Gjirokastra
Explore Albania's UNESCO sites Berat and Gjirokastra, where Ottoman houses, stone streets, and hilltop citadels showcase Balkan history and culture....
World Heritage #0125 – Kotor Bay Area
Discover Kotor Bay in Montenegro - a stunning blend of natural beauty, medieval towns, and centuries of maritime and cultural heritage. The UNESCO...
World Heritage #1533 – City of Kotor
Explore the dramatic Venetian fortifications of Kotor, part of a network of 16th-17th century defences across Italy, Croatia, and Montenegro. The...
World Heritage #1504 – Stećci Medieval Tombstones Graveyards
The Stećci tombstones are a medieval heritage shared by four Balkan countries, uniting art, faith, and history in unique stone carvings. The UNESCO...
Pictures from Kosovo
This is a collection of pictures from Kosovo. The tiny country in the Balkans is a contested one but is developing rapidly. If you look up all...
