Sketches of Spain
With Professor Earle Havens, the William Kurrelmeyer Curator of Rare Books and Manuscripts
May 3-13, 2012
$3,495 per person
(Plus airfare and VAT charges)
Follow in the footsteps of ancient Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Greeks, Romans and Moors — people who once called this land home and who contributed to the rich traditions and colorful culture of modern Spain. This special program begins in the vibrant city of Barcelona. Marvel at its highlights, including the architecture of Antoni Gaudí, the fashionable Paseo de Gracia and the magnificent Cathedral. Conntinue to Pamplona, long associated with the running of the bulls and the setting for Hemingway’s “The Sun Also Rises.” Tour the Old Quarter in San Sebastián, home to some of the city’s finest architecture, and visit Bilbao and the famous Guggenheim Museum, which houses a vast collection of contemporary art. Delight in charming Burgos and immerse yourself in the artistic and architectural masterpieces in Toledo. Conclude in cosmopolitan Madrid, with its stunning architecture, lively streets and renowned museums — a fitting end to an extraordinary adventure!
Earle Havens is curator of rare books and manuscripts for the Sheridan Libraries at Johns Hopkins University. Watch video of Havens and the new Elliott and Eileen Hinkes Collection of Rare Books in the History of Scientific Discovery, one of the most important collections ever acquired by the Sheridan Libraries.
