• Treasures Of Traveling

    Exploring the world, experiencing cultures and sharing the treasures of traveling with you through photos!

  • Treasures Of Traveling

    Exploring the world and experiencing the countless treasures that travel allows! From the treasures of experiencing new sights and sounds, to tasting new food, hearing new music, viewing beautiful landscapes, learning new languages, witnessing passionate dancing and seeing talented artisans making their splendid crafts with their own hands; traveling gives you a multitude of treasured memories to keep for a lifetime! Come along for the journey and experience the treasures of the world through traveling!ords.

  • About Me

    My name is Luke Keeler and I grew up in the beautiful state of North Carolina in the United States of America! I love to travel and experience new cultures and see the absolute stunning beauty of this world! My love for travel started when I was a child and my parents took me to visit my family that lives in England. From the first time hearing accents to seeing the beautiful centuries old structures of individual homes and buildings mixed in with the modern architecture of today, I was fascinated with traveling and the differences between cultures.ords.

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    Please feel free to get in touch with me if you have any questions regarding the travel information you see on this website or if you have questions about destinations you may want to travel to yourself! I would also love any advice you may have for me regarding this website. I will do my best to answer as many questions as I can, as this is just my hobby! I look forward to hearing from you so please complete the form below or you can email me.

Wednesday, October 30, 2019

Why San Lorenzo de El Escorial is well Worth a Visit

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Why San Lorenzo de El Escorial is well Worth a Visit
Madrid is the capital city of Spain and is full of treasures to explore like the Royal Palace of Madrid, and other famous Spanish squares like Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor, but another Spanish treasure that is located just outside Madrid that makes for a great day trip is San Lorenzo de El Escorial. It is a beautiful touristic town located in the autonomous community of Madrid. It’s main tourist attraction is the Monastery and Royal Site. Let’s learn about a few of the treasures of traveling in and around San Lorenzo de El Escorial. 
The centerpiece of San Lorenzo de El Escorial is a huge monastery named El Escorial. It’s a large religious and palace complex that was the country home for Spanish royalty for hundreds of years. In 1984, it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of Spain’s most visited landmarks. Read about the history of this Spanish treasure on the Treasures of Traveling website and why it’s considered one of the treasures of traveling in the capital region of Spain. 

Monday, October 7, 2019

Visiting the Royal Palace of Madrid!

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Visiting the Royal Palace of Madrid!
Madrid is the capital city of Spain and is full of treasures to explore like the Royal Palace of Madrid. In Spanish, it’s known as Palacio Real de Madrid. It is the official residence of the Royal Family, but they don’t actually live here. Today, the Palace is mostly used for state ceremonies. Right next to the Royal Palace is Madrid’s Cathedral that was completed in 1994! The Palace is also just a short walk from other famous Spanish squares like Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor.   
The current location of the palace is located on the site of a 9th century Moorish Alcázar, (Muslim fortress), after it burned in 1734. King Felipe V decided to construct a new Royal Palace on the same site. During this time, the palace was also known as “Palacio Nacional”. The palace was built in the form of a square and was inspired by sketches made by Bernini he construction of the Louvre in Paris. The palace is made up of over 3,000 rooms, which makes it one of Europe’s largest castles and is now filled with multiple artworks and antiques. 
Read about the history of this Royal Palace and what to see while visiting this Spanish treasure on the Treasures of Traveling website. 
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