Sitges
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The Cannons of Sitges
Standing beside these weathered cannons on the Baluard overlooking the Mediterranean, it is easy to think of them simply as historic decorations. Visitors stop to admire the sea, photograph the coastline, and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of Sitges. Yet these cannons were once an essential part of the town’s defense, guarding a community whose prosperity […]
Palau Maricel
Walking through the historic streets of Sitges, Spain, we came upon one of the town’s architectural treasures: Palau Maricel. Standing before its beautifully carved Gothic doorway, it is easy to imagine that this is a medieval palace. It is the product of an extraordinary vision that brought together centuries of Spanish architectural traditions to create […]
“La Verema”
It was great to spend a day in Sitges, exploring a new town after teaching in Barcelona. The views of the Mediterranean stretched out endlessly shifting in color with the light. Walking along the beach was refreshing and a quiet transition for our time in Barcelona. Sitges is a town of white buildings against the blue of […]
