The cinema event at Villa Hügel, ESSEN
The film Downton Abbey, also known as a British success series (2012 on ZDF), is set in 1927 at the namesake Castle.


Published: 20.05.2026



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Ronda is a town in the Andalusian province of Málaga in Spain. It is situated above a deep gorge, El Tajo. The old town dates back to the Moorish period at the end of the 14th century.

The most famous landmarks are Puente Nuevo, a stone bridge, and the legendary bullfighting ring from the 18th century.
Plaza de Toros is considered the cradle of modern bullfighting.

The Iglesia de Santa Maria la Mayor features a mix of Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque styles. It was originally a mosque and converted in the 15th century.
Who doesn't know The Alhambra, a palace fortress on the Sabikah hill in Andalusian Granada.
It is considered one of the most significant examples of the Moorish style of Islamic art.
Since 1984, it has been a UNESCO World Heritage site. Alhambra means
