Art in Spain 2026
Destiny R.M.
Art in Spain!
One of my favorite places we visited during this trip was the Cathedral of Seville. We took a short trip to Seville while staying in Cáceres, and it ended up being my favorite place we saw the entire trip. The building was huge and beautiful, and I loved all of the stained glass windows throughout it. As a Catholic, it was also really special to be able to visit such an important cathedral and experience it in person. Seeing something I would normally only read about or see in pictures made the visit even more meaningful. Walking through the cathedral and seeing all of the details up close is something I will remember for a long time.
Another place I really enjoyed was the Royal Palace in Madrid. The palace was beautiful, but my favorite part was all of the chandeliers. They were so much bigger than I expected and really brought all of the rooms together. Since it is the Royal Palace, it made sense that everything was so grand, but seeing it in person was crazy. Every room felt unique, and the chandeliers were the first thing I noticed when I walked in.
One thing that will definitely stick with me forever is learning what Corinthian columns look like. Before this class I never thought I would know the difference between different types of columns, but now I notice them everywhere.
This trip has also changed how I look at art. Before coming here, I mostly looked at whether I liked something or not. Now I think more about the meaning behind art and why an artist created it. At the same time, I learned that sometimes people find their own meaning in art, and sometimes there is no meaning at all. Seeing so many different styles of art and architecture helped me realize that everyone experiences art differently, and just because I don't like it doesn't mean it's bad art.
One thing that surprised me about Spain was the culture. In Cáceres especially, life feels much slower and calmer than it does at home. People take time to relax, and everything feels very safe and peaceful. I was also surprised by how people don't seem to drink as much water as I am used to seeing, and how common it is for people to rest during the day. It took some getting used to, but it was interesting to experience a different way of life. Overall, this study abroad experience has been amazing, and I am grateful for everything I have learned, seen, and experienced while living in Spain.
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