The “Cruceta del Vigia” de Ponce (a Crow’s Nest Cross or lookout point), is located in the same spot on the hill where the Spanish inhabitants watched the ships and boats that arrived at the port of the city, and thus recognize where it came from, or if it was an invader or pirate . Continue reading “Crow’s Nest Cross – Ponce, Puerto Rico”
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Roman Bridge of Cordoba
The historical set of the Roman Bridge of Cordoba, in Spain, includes not only the viaduct, but also part of the monument, the Gateway to the Bridge and the “Calahorra” Tower. Continue reading “Roman Bridge of Cordoba”
The Church San Germán de Auxerre – San German, Puerto Rico
The Church San Germán de Auxerre, in San Germán, Puerto Rico, was founded in 1510, being in its origins a construction of wood and straw, as initially were the religious structures of those times. In 1688 a Real Certificate was produced by which the King of Spain granted 500 pesos to San Germán to repair the church. Continue reading “The Church San Germán de Auxerre – San German, Puerto Rico”
The fountain of “Los Leones”
The fountain of Los Leones, in the Alhambra, Granada, is composed of a central bowl supported by twelve lions spouts of water made of white marble. Continue reading “The fountain of “Los Leones””
The Palace of Justice – Écija
The Palace of Justice in Écija, province of Seville is a regionalist style building, so it is linked to the group of Sevillian regionalist architects of the moment. Continue reading “The Palace of Justice – Écija”
Patio of the Zafra House
The patio of the “Casa Zafra” in Granada, Spain, is rectangular and in its center there is an elongated pool with a white marble fountain at one end. Continue reading “Patio of the Zafra House”
Palace of Exhibitions
All the building materials of the nineteenth century architecture were used in the construction of the Palace of Exhibitions or better known as the “Palacio de Velázquez” in the “Retiro” Park in Madrid. Continue reading “Palace of Exhibitions”
Roman Temple – Cordoba, Spain
Used for the cult by the emperor, the Roman Temple of Cordoba is one of the best preserved, and judging by the height and number of the front columns, it can be said that it was a structure of great proportions and, therefore, of great importance . Continue reading “Roman Temple – Cordoba, Spain”
Town Hall – San Juan, Puerto Rico
“Love the light of justice who is at the service of his people.” Thus reads an inscription in Latin at the main entrance of this structure, known as the Mayor’s Office or City Hall of San Juan, Puerto Rico. Continue reading “Town Hall – San Juan, Puerto Rico”
The Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe – Ponce, Puerto Rico
The Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe, is located in the Historic Center of the city of Ponce, Puerto Rico, in the middle of the Plaza Las Delicias, dividing the square into two. The current structure was built in the early twentieth century, replacing the old temple of the seventeenth century, which was demolished due to damages suffered as a result of several earthquakes. Continue reading “The Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe – Ponce, Puerto Rico”