As a coppersmith's son, Gaudi came from humble beginnings. He moved to Barcelona to pursue his interest in architecture. His ...

If your idea of a stay in Madrid involves shopping, bar hopping to sample wonderful tapas, sherries, vermouths and sangria, ...

What it is: A relief scene carved in gypsum Where it is from: The Royal Palace of Nimrud (near modern-day Mosul, Iraq) You may like 'Quite enigmatic': Rare stone carving of Assyrian king ...

Planning to spend just 1 day in Madrid and wondering how to make the most of your time? You’re in the right place! I’m a Spain-based travel blogger, and I’ve put together a full itinerary to help you ...

Royal Ascot 's richest owner is so unbelievably wealthy that he boasts his own private airline, in addition to an ultra-rare car collection and a £370million superyacht. Sheikh Tamin Bin Hamad Al ...

Growing up in Madrid’s Atocha neighbourhood, my first glimpse into the rarefied world of luxury came via The Palace Hotel. It wasn’t the grand façade – a heady mix of modernism and Belle Époque flair ...

You can go from royal splendour to hip and trendy in just a few minutes and then take a quiet stroll in one of the most beautiful parks in the city all in one day. Since the best neighbourhoods of ...

Aranjuez is best known for its royal palace and gardens that stretch to the river. It’s a great day trip option if you’re looking for a peaceful escape without too much uphill walking or crowds.

The Royal Palace of Aranjuez, on the Tajo River, about 40 minutes south of Madrid, was the site of one of the most famous royal boat parades. An elaborate vessel on display at Aranjuez.

She may be just 13 years old, but Princess Estelle is already growing up into one of the most valued members of the Swedish royal family. The daughter of Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel – ...

Wes Anderson, King of Color, kicked down the door to his career when he released The Royal Tenenbaums in 2001. Bottle Rocket and Rushmore were escalating degrees of indie breakouts, but his star ...

We’ve always been curious about how royal families live day-to-day, not just the big ceremonies and public appearances, but what goes on behind the scenes. From rare snaps of the British and Russian ...