The Cathedral of Avila welcomed us during the city’s Medieval Days celebration, fully decorated for the festivities. Continue reading “The Cathedral of Avila”
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Palace of Lebrija, Seville
While visiting Seville, a city in Andalusia, Spain, we arrived at the palace-house, considered the best paved in Europe, due to the impressive collection of Roman mosaics that are the surface of its first floor. This is the Palace of Lebrija, also known as the Palace of the Countess of Lebrija. Continue reading “Palace of Lebrija, Seville”
National Library of Spain, Madrid
Strolling on the Paseo de Recoletos Avenue in Madrid, one will find what are today the headquarters of the National Library of Spain. Originally founded by King Philip V in 1712 as the Royal Library. It is currently located in the Palace of the Library and National Museums, a building shared with the National Archaeological Museum. Continue reading “National Library of Spain, Madrid”
Montmartre, Paris
Undoubtedly, the most famous hill in Paris is Montmartre and going up to glimpse first hand all that this neighborhood has to offer is a great experience. Continue reading “Montmartre, Paris”
Chapel of St. Joseph of Seville
Located in the historic center of the city of Seville, Spain, is the Chapel of San Jose, a small temple that hides a great decorative richness in it’s interior. Continue reading “Chapel of St. Joseph of Seville”
Saint Michael’s Market in Madrid
Each time we visit Spain and arrive in Madrid, we just have to stop at the “Mercado de San Miguel” (Saint Michael’s Market), located in the square that bears its name and near the Plaza Mayor. Continue reading “Saint Michael’s Market in Madrid”
The Louvre Museum, Paris
Open to the public since 1793, the Louvre Museum was the first museum in history to place private collections of the French aristocracy and monarchy in a gallery accessible and enjoyable to the public. This made it a model to be imitated by several museums. Continue reading “The Louvre Museum, Paris”
The Silk Exchange / Market – Valencia
“I am a famous house built in fifteen years. Try and see how good is the commerce that does not use fraud in the word, that swears to the neighbor and does not fail, that does not give its money with usury. The merchant who lives in this way will overflow with riches and will finally enjoy eternal life”. Continue reading “The Silk Exchange / Market – Valencia”
James the Great and Apostle Church of Cádiz
Upon arriving at the Catedral Square in Cadiz, Spain, we find the Church of James the Great and Apostle. A small church that contrasts greatly with the Cathedral, which became a Jesuit temple in 1564. It was the seat of the College of the Society of Jesus in this city, of which now only the church remains. This as a result of the assault and sacking of the city of Cadiz, in 1596 by the Anglo-Dutch troops commanded by the Earl of Essex. The College was left in such a bad state that the original temple was rebuilt in 1635 by Alonso Romero in Mannerist style. Its construction lasted twelve years. Continue reading “James the Great and Apostle Church of Cádiz”
Holy Cross Museum(“Santa Cruz”), Toledo
The building that serves as the headquarters of the Museum of the Holy Cross in Toledo was founded by Cardinal Pedro González de Mendoza at the beginning of the 16th century. It was the former Holy Cross Hospital, where Cardinal Mendoza’s mission was to take in orphaned children. Continue reading “Holy Cross Museum(“Santa Cruz”), Toledo”
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