The Church of Cristo de la Luz
Running your fingertips over the latticework allows you to feel the contrast in temperature and the rough texture of the forged ironwork. A tactile installation that pays tribute to the skill of the craftspersons, situated opposite the former Cristo de la Luz mosque in Toledo.
Passage of Lodares Albacete
When you step into the Pasaje de Lodares gallery, you realise how the sounds of the city are transformed. The large glass roof captures the sound of conversations and footsteps, transforming them into a diffuse, continuous murmur beneath the elegant ceiling of this monumental gallery in Albacete.
Casa del Arco
To pause beneath the balcony of the Casa del Arco is to feel as though time stands still to the rhythm of mechanical bells. The figures turn slowly whilst a traditional melody fills the air in Ciudad Real’s main square.
San Pablo Bridge
Walking across the San Pablo Bridge means feeling, with every step, the uneven texture of its planks and the slight vibration of the void beneath your feet. A continuous tactile connection as you cross the Huécar Gorge in Cuenca.
Brihuega
A stroll down Calle Rey whilst the flowers are in bloom is like being enveloped in a breeze scented with lavender. The floral and herbaceous scent permeates everything as you wander through the festively decorated streets of Brihuega, in Guadalajara.
León Cathedral
Running your fingertips over the carved wood is like reading a story in relief, where the grain of the wood blends with the chisel’s strokes. A detailed tactile exploration to be found on the imposing doors of León Cathedral.
Zamora Aceitadas
Walking along the Rúa de los Franks, you can smell a lingering sweet, aniseed-like aroma that pervades the atmosphere. The smell of freshly baked bread leads you through the streets of the historic quarter to the heart of Zamora’s baking scene.
Casa de las Conchas house
Running your fingers along the façade of the Casa de las Conchas is like feeling the stone come to life. Each carved groove has a rough texture that traps the sun’s heat, making touch your guide as you explore this landmark in Salamanca, in Castile and León.
Yemas from Ávila
When you pop a freshly made Yema de Santa Teresa into your mouth, you can feel the thin sugar crust crack, giving way to a dense, creamy centre. An explosion of concentrated sweetness that encapsulates centuries of pastry-making tradition in the heart of Ávila.
Campo Grande
Walking along the tree-lined paths is to discover how the sharp, metallic calls of the birds pierce the constant murmur of the water. A composition of contrasting sounds that envelops you as you enter the historic Campo Grande in Valladolid.
Palencia, Calle Mayor
Walking beneath the arcades of Calle Mayor, you can feel the sudden drop in temperature in the shelter of the structure. Running your fingers along its columns allows you to experience the architecture with your fingertips, moving from rough stone to smooth iron in the heart of Palencia.
Torrezno Soria
To savour a piece of torrezno is to experience the perfect contrast: first, the crackle of the bubbling crackling as it breaks; then, the salty juiciness of the meat slowly melting on the palate. It is the dish that best encapsulates the culinary identity of Soria, in Castille and León.
Burgos Cathedral
To run your fingertips over the carvings in the choir is to read history through textures. In Burgos Cathedral, the scene shifts from the refined warmth of Renaissance walnut wood to the cold, porous texture of Gothic stone.
Paseo de la Alameda
Walking along the Paseo de la Alameda beneath the alcázar is like being enveloped by a natural auditorium. The ceaseless murmur of the river flowing through the undergrowth mingles with the song of dozens of birds in this leafy corner of Segovia.
Plaza de Santa María
To stop in the middle of the square and listen to the strains of a busker is to perceive the vastness of the buildings through one’s ears. The sound envelops you like a natural amplifier as it bounces off the granite façades of the Plaza de Santa María in Cáceres.
Roman theatre of Mérida
Standing centre stage at the Roman theatre in Mérida, you can hear how the voice carries clearly and effortlessly right to the very back row. It is an experience of ancient acoustics that still resonates in the heart of Extremadura today.
Alcazaba of Badajoz
Walking along the alcazaba’s ramparts is like discovering a story that can be read with your fingertips. When you place your hands on its walls in the sunshine, you can feel the rough, warm, earthy texture that characterises the fortified enclosure of Badajoz.
Typhlological Museum
Running your fingers over the scale models allows you to appreciate the grandeur of the architecture through your fingertips. It involves feeling the reliefs, curves and textures that translate gigantic volumes into tangible forms – an immersive experience at the ONCE Typhlological Museum in Madrid.
Royal Tapestry Factory
To stroke a newly woven tapestry is to feel the weight of history in every knot. As you run your hands over these dense weaves of wool and silk, you can feel the craftsmanship that is still very much alive at the Royal Tapestry Factory in Madrid.
Musicians’ Retreat
Walking along these paths is like letting the sound of stringed instruments replace the hum of traffic. You can sense how the melodies intertwine with the birdsong and the rustling of the leaves, creating a serene sanctuary of sound right in the heart of Madrid’s Retiro Park.
Calle de la Palma
Walking down Calle de la Palma as evening falls is to feel the city’s underground pulse. Before the doors open, muffled chords and sound checks seep through the cracks, heralding the musical buzz of Madrid’s Malasaña neighbourhood.
San Ginés Chocolate Shop
As you walk down the narrow passageway that begins next to Calle Arenal, you can feel the cold air becoming thick and warm. The intense aroma of roasted cocoa and fried dough leads you straight to the historic Chocolatería San Ginés, right in the heart of Madrid.
