Spain is the most biodiverse country in Europe. It has a wide variety of landscapes and climates, and the scenery can change drastically from one province to another. In this thread I wanted to show (some) of the most impressive natural sites in the country. ⬇️
The Moors were a group of North Africans who conquered and ruled Spain for nearly 781 years, from 711 to 1492. They entered the Iberian Peninsula, Spain, after crossing the Strait of Gibraltar, passing through Morocco.
African Moors were known for their exceptional architecture…
This Alvia train has just done its party trick: Changed gauge on the go from Iberian broad gauge (5’6”) to standard gauge used on Spain’s high-speed lines (4’8.5”)
What a contrast, during Korean War when Turks were invited to help, there were still Spanish speaking Ottoman Jews once saved from ethnic cleansing from Andalus, who became Turkish citizens and still retained their Iberian Jewishness including language.
