Foto: The Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao (bron: Ronald van der Veer)
Spain - From the bridge, beneath the Arcs Rouges, I see the modern Guggenheim Museum on the opposite bank — it looks stunning. What a unique building. The thousands of titanium panels shimmer in the sunlight. In front of the museum stands the five-meter-tall Maman spider, an artwork by Louise Bourgeois. I walk around the museum via the footbridge. The building is a work of art in itself. Right in front of the entrance sits a ten-meter-high puppy covered in flowers. Inside, the building is just as beautiful. The spacious atrium gives it a futuristic feeling. In the large elongated hall, I walk through the artwork The Matter of Time. Large steel plates are bent in circular shapes. The curves disorient my sense of direction as I walk between them. The temporary collection by Jacques Braque appeals to me less — I don’t know the painter, nor am I familiar with his work. I quickly pass through the collection. The exhibition on the third floor doesn’t open until next week. I don’t mind. I end my visit to the museum with a humorous video of nine musicians on nine different screens performing a musical piece together. Impressive timing.
Historic city of Toledo
Spain - Toledo, one of the oldest cities in Spain, was once the capital of the Iberian Carpetani and was conquered by the Romans in 192 BC, who named it Toletum. The city lies on the banks of the Tagus River, southwest of the capital Madrid. With its rich history ...
The Cathedral of Toledo
Spain - The Cathedral of Toledo in Toledo is one of the most important Gothic cathedrals in Spain. It was built between 1227 and 1493 on the site of a former Moorish mosque and is dedicated to Mary. The 90-meter-high north tower contains the famous Campana Gorda, ...
The pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela
Spain - Santiago de Compostela, along with Jerusalem and Rome, is one of the most important Christian pilgrimage destinations in the world. The pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela (the Way of St. James) leads to the tomb of the apostle James in Santiago ...
The Sagrada Família in Barcelona
Spain - The Sagrada Família, officially Basílica y Templo Expiatorio de la Sagrada Familia, is a basilica in Barcelona, Spain, designed by Antoni Gaudí. The name means Holy Family. Construction began in 1882 and continues to this day. Work paused for several ...
The Spanish capital Madrid
Spain - The center of Spain’s capital Madrid is compact and atmospheric. When walking through the city, it doesn’t feel like a typical capital. Most of the main attractions are within walking distance. The Palacio Real, the royal palace, is well worth a visit ...