Santa Maria de Montserrat is a Benedictine abbey nestled into the Monserrrat mountains in Ministrol de Monserrat in Catalonia, Spain. A mere train ride away from bustling Barcelona, it is a wonder to behold. Founded early in the 11th century, it has since been rebuilt between the 19th and 20th century and is a working monastery with about seventy to eighty monks. Monserrat means serrated mountains, referring to the jaggedness of the natural formations.
Read MoreThe Sagrada Familia is one of Antoni Gaudí's creations, known as the “architect laureate of Catalonia." Construction began in 1883 and over 100 years later, this architectural masterpiece is in its last stages of construction. It will have a total of eighteen towers honoring religious figures, but the devil is in the details
Read MoreFrom the Turó de les Tres Creus, which is located in Park Güell, you can see a magnificent 360 degree view of Barcelona, stretching from the mountains to the sea. The structure itself is made of stacked stones and three crosses. It's a bit of a trek from Park Güell, but not impossible to walk up the paved pathways.
Read MoreThe Gothic District or Barri Gòtic in Catalan and Barrio Gótico in Spanish has narrow medieval streets that are in stark contrast with some of Barcelona's more modern neighborhoods. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, renovations were made to turn this area into a "Gothic District" with restoration of building facades.
Read MoreThe River Thames starts in Thames Head, coursing through southern England and most notably London, until it reaches the North Sea. The river itself starts as a "small trickle" from the source, as described by the official site. Stretching two hundred and ten miles, this walk only features a small portion of this river.
Read MoreBuilt between 1886 and 1894, Tower Bridge is one of London's most famous bridges, if not one of the world's most famous bridges. With two towers, it is an actual working suspension bridge, raised about 850 times a year. Sitting close to the Tower of London, it crosses the River Thames.
Read MoreThe Millennium Bridge is a pedestrian footbridge crossing the River Thames, connecting Southwark with the City of London. Steps away from Tate Modern and the Globe Theatre, a magnificent rendering of a true Shakespearian theater, the bridge is one you'll most likely bump into during a London trip.
Read MoreOld Spitalfields Market is located in the heart of East London and its history dates back to 1638 when King Charles gave license for food to be sold. The Victorian building has since been restored and now hosts a variety of "small producers and artisanal businesses."
Read MorePortobello Market in Notting Hill, London is perhaps one of the most well known street markets in the world. The stalls line the streets on Saturdays can you can get anything from clothing to jewelry to books to antiques and even food. The street itself is definitely lined with great shops even if you can't make it on a Saturday.
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