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? […]
