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Blauwe koepels Costa Blanca

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The blue domes of the Costa Blanca

If you, like me, often find yourself wandering around the Costa Blanca, you’ve probably noticed them too: those charming whitewashed villages with, towering above them all… a striking blue dome. One of those features that makes you think: who ever decided that was a good idea? And why do you see so many of them here? So, here it is: the story of the blue domes of the Costa Blanca. […]

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Jaume I koning van de achterafstraatjes

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Jaume I: king, conqueror… and namesake of backstreet signs?

As you walk through Spanish cities, you’ll come across them everywhere: Calle Jaume I. It sounds grand — like a tribute to one of the greatest conquerors in Spanish history. But if you look more closely, you’ll notice that these street names are often not found in the most prestigious parts of town. Maybe it’s a form of historical irony: perhaps Jaume I was mostly the king of the backstreets? […]

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