Commissioned by Spain’s King Phillip II in the 16th century, the vast monastery and palace of San Lorenzo de El Escorial was inspired by the ancient Temple of Solomon. Photograph by Matthieu ...

Below, a run-through of the Spanish royal family’s key players. King Felipe VI is the current king and head of state of Spain ...

The Community of Madrid is not only home to the Spanish capital but also boasts charming towns rich in history, traditions ...

With its good looks and epic festivals, Edinburgh gets most of the love – but Scotland has alternatives if you’ve already ...

Another UNESCO site about 30 miles northwest of Madrid is El Escorial, a grand complex that includes a monastery, a royal ...

Press the question mark key to get the keyboard shortcuts for changing dates. Travelers say El Palace hotel in Barcelona lives up to its name in more ways than one. For starters, the hotel ...

Stained glass windows, a sweeping staircase and embellished interiors make Mohatta Palace a gem in Karachi, a Pakistani megacity of 20 million people. Peacocks roam the lawn and the sounds of ...

In an old stone building on an attractive central boulevard near Placa de Catalunya, this updated traditional hotel has been successfully hosting business and leisure travelers for more than a ...

which claims to be the world’s second-largest granite building (after Spain’s El Escorial palace). At the Aberdeen Maritime Museum, you’ll discover how the North Sea has been the city’s ...