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  The Botafumeiro: A Symbolic Spectacle of Santiago de Compostela In the heart of the Santiago de Compostela Archcathedral Basilica in Galicia, Spain, hangs a remarkable thurible known as the Botafumeiro. This intricately designed censer, with its rich history and captivating performance, draws pilgrims and visitors from around the world to witness its operation. A thurible, derived from the Latin word "thuribulum," serves as a metal incense burner or censer utilized in certain Christian churches during worship ceremonies. Comprising a metal or ceramic crucible where charcoal and incense blend to produce a fragrant aroma, the thurible is suspended by metal chains from an elevated point within the church. It is then swung through the air to disperse the scent of burning incense adequately. Above Photo credit:  JOSE LUIS HEREDIA/Flickr Among thuribles, the Botafumeiro stands as perhaps the largest in existence. Towering at 1.6 meters in height and weighing a hefty 53 kg, this m

Spectacular Bioparc Valencia the Zoo in Valencia, Spain Bioparc Valencia is a small (25-acre) zoo in Valencia, Spain, with a large collection of African animals. Unlike your average zoo where animals are locked in cages, the animals in Bioparc Valencia appear to roam freely in the park.

Hover Boats in Menorca, Spain Menorca is the first place in Spain to see the sun rise. If you want to learn more, there’s a great article on the   New York Times   about the island.

Human Tower Concurs de Castells in Tarragona, Spain Here are some photographs of this human tawer which is also known as “castells” have also been one of the most important cultural traditions in Catalonia for more than 200 years.Every two years in Tarragona, Spain, this amazing display takes place in which people compete to create complex human towers.

Gorgeous New Mural in Ibiza, Spain This amazing art has been done by the talented artist Irish urban artist Fin DAC.This art work is done in the Ibiza, Spain for the Urban In Ibiza festival.And it is called with the name of Alabaster at Nagai. He made his every painting creative. Gorgeous New Mural in Ibiza, Spain   Gorgeous New Mural in Ibiza, Spain   Gorgeous New Mural in Ibiza, Spain   Gorgeous New Mural in Ibiza, Spain   Gorgeous New Mural in Ibiza, Spain   Gorgeous New Mural in Ibiza, Spain   Gorgeous New Mural in Ibiza, Spain   Gorgeous New Mural in Ibiza, Spain   Fin DAC's website via [ StreetArtNews ]