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Monthly Archive for: ‘March, 2013’

Picasso Unicaja

Picasso – Origins and Influences in Andaluz Art – Cadiz

Running now ‘ till early May is a small exhibition at Cadiz city’s Unicaja cultural centre on Picasso and his …

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Semana Santa (Holy Week), Easter 2013 in Andalucía, Spain

I’m often asked about the Holy Week here in Spain. It’s truly one of the most extraordinarily Spanish cultural events …

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The XIII Cordoba Photography Biennale – running till May 5th

Still running till the beginning of May is the The XIII Cordoba Photography Biennale. For full details visit the official …

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Arabia in Andalucia – the secrets of Cordoba’s Medina Azahara

Buried for almost a millennium, the ancient palatial city of Madīnat az-Zahrā, probably the most stunning mediaeval Islamic city outside …

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Cordoba!

After many years I’m back in Córdoba! This time I managed to make it to Medina Azahara, the former centre …

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Art Gaucin – Open Studios – May 24-26 and May 31 – June 2

This year's Open Studios by ArtGaucin are to be held over the weekends of May 24-26 and May 31 – …

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Andalucía’s Liquid Gold – Olive oil tasting in Jaén Province

Experience Jaén, from its Renaissance cities to its natural parks, experiencing some of the world’s best olive oil on the …

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Wild flowers around Cortijo de las Nieves

The rain over the past few days has kicked off the spring wild flower season. (Wild lupins) (Serapsis orchid) 3 …

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‘The Moor’s Last Sigh’ – revisiting the enigmatic Albaicin quarter of Granada

Granada’s Albaicin district is marking 1000 years of history; an enigmatic quarter that continues to be an inspiration to artists, …

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