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A day trip to El Escorial. Built by Phillip II, El Escorial became the center of political power during the last years of his reign. Students will do a walking tour of the town of San Lorenzo and visit the Monastery and Museum of El Escorial.

A day trip to the city of Segovia, entry point to Spain’s rich and complex multicultural history. Visits include the Roman aqueduct, the city walls, the Synagogue “Convento de Corpus Christi,” the Jewish Quarter, the Cathedral, and the Alcázar Castle.

A day trip to Toledo. The city and its masterpieces are the result of the coexistence of its three main cultures:  Jewish, Muslim, and Christian. Visits include Mosque of El Cristo de la Luz, Cathedral, Plaza de Zocodover, Santo Tomé, and Synagogues of El Tránsito and Santa María.

*This day trip is a required component of “Islam and Spain,” “Masterpieces in the Prado Museum (in Spanish)", and “Cultures and Contexts.”

This trip to Córdoba introduces students to Spain’s Arab and Judeo-Christian heritages in the South. Visits include the Great Mosque, Callejón de las Flores, the Jewish Quarter, the Sinagogue, the Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos, and the archaeological site of Medina Azahara.  

*This overnight trip is a required component of “Islam and Spain.”

Perhaps the most famous university town in Spain, Salamanca is home to the Universidad de Salamanca, Europe’s third oldest university. Visits in Salamanca include the Plaza Mayor, Clerecía, Casa de las Conchas, Universidades, Patio Escuelas, Claustros Menores, Puente Romano, and Casa Lis.  Visits in Ávila include Monasterio Santo Tomás, the city wall, and the cathedral.

On this trip to Bilbao students will do a walking tour of El Casco Viejo, visit the Guggenheim Museum, Museum of Fine Arts, and do an excursion to La Rioja.