THE GREAT TOURS program continues at Kendal. The next installment of “Experiencing Medieval Europe”, Weekend 4, will appear on our own TV Channel 1970, 3 pm to 4 pm.
Saturday, September 26
Lecture 13: Barcelona – The Gothic Quarter
There are memories to be found of a rich medieval past in Barcelona, particularly in its Barri Gotic (Gothic Quarter), among the best-preserved medieval centers in Europe.
Lecture 14: Barcelona – Imagination and Inspiration
We’ll look at the Royal Palace, explore Barcelona’s former Jewish Quarter as well as El Raval, its sometime redlight district, closing with the Church of the Holy Family and Parc Guell, both designed by Gaudi.
Sunday, September 27
Lecture 15: Dubrovnik – Pearl of the Adriatic
Very “Venetian,” beautiful Dubrovnik (or Ragusa) is known for its preserved medieval city walls, elegant public buildings, palaces, churches and glorious harbor.
Lecture 16: Dubrovnik – City of Seven Flags
Ragusa-Dubrovnik was ruled by its own merchant elite, a nobility celebrated for its diplomacy, education and culture. The city lived by trade and commerce and lasted longer than many other mercantile republics – until the time of Napoleon.