Well of course from birth I was taught and made remember the plays of a giant of Spanish literature ,playwriter, and a poet that wasFélix Lope de Vega Carpio, better known as Lope de Vega. And is in my whimsical Barrio de las Letras (see post) neighborhood in my beloved Madrid! I took my boys… Continue reading The Convento de las Trinitarias Descalzas of Madrid !!!

 I lived not to far from it and when a boy used to walked by and played on its vast esplanade without much attention to it. Little by little I was submerge into the history my grandparents told me, and now able to see first hand and it is sublime. Over my time there was… Continue reading The Las Ventas Monumental bullring of Madrid, part IV !!!

One thing that escapes many is the sierras or mountain passes and outdoors available just outside the city of Madrid.  In my youth I used to come with my dear late mom Gladys by many including Buitrago de Lozoya, Later years came with my dear late wife Martine and boys always many memorable moments, Once again, found me pictures… Continue reading This is Buitrago de Lozoya !!!

One of the nicest cities of my dear Spain, and one of my favorites. This is Alcalà de Henares in the Comunidad de Madrid, and in the kingdom of Spain. I have move pictures from other posts that should have a post of its own for their wonderful history ; this is one of them, Therefore, I like to tell… Continue reading The Hospital de Antezana of Alcalà de Henares !!!

The Royal Palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso is an 18C palace, summer residence of the kings of Spain since Felipe V of Spain. It is located in the village of San Ildefonso, in the province of Segovia, 80 km from Madrid. In Baroque style, it is surrounded by French gardens and 26 sculptured fountains. It is… Continue reading The Royal Palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso, part III !!!