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2014, The Year of The Greco. 400 years without Domenikos Theotokopoulos

2014, The Year of The Greco. 400 years without Domenikos Theotokopoulos

Domenikos Theotokopoulos, also known as El Greco (The Greek), was born in Creta, where he lived for twenty six years. He developed himself in the world of arts of Byzantine influence. Later on, he spent 10 years in Italy, developing himself from the Renaissance and Mannerism until he moved out to Toledo, Spain. He spent the rest of his days in Toledo and this city was the stage in which he developed his masterpieces: large canvas for religious institutions and some portraits of great level.

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The Carthusian Monastery of Valldemossa

The Carthusian Monastery of Valldemossa

A winter in Majorca? Why not? It is not all about beaches in Majorca. We uncover a treasure that makes a winter getaway to the island worth your while: the Valldemossa Carthusian Monastery.
The French composer Frederic Chopin and his significant other, the writer George Sand picked Majorca in the winter of 1838-1839 as their location.

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Beautiful Villajoyosa

Beautiful Villajoyosa

In the Marina Baixa of Alicante, there is a remarkably beautiful coastal place name Villajoyosa (Joyful Villa), which is also known as The Villa. It is protected by the northern winds by both the Aitana and Puig Camapana mountain chain. Villajoyosa is a magnificent coastal tourist destination.

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