One of the symbols that distinguishes the stately city of Ponce, Puerto Rico, is its Fire House. A beautiful wooden structure that exhibits a Victorian style with a clear inclusion of arabesque elements. It was designed by the Spanish colonel and architect Máximo Meana y Guridi and inaugurated at the end of 1882 while Puerto Rico was still a colony of Spain. Continue reading “Fire House – Ponce, Puerto Rico”
The consistorial house of Seville, in Spain, is the main seat of the Seville City Council. This building is one of the most notable examples of plateresque architecture in Andalusia. It was decided to erect the structure in the Plaza de San Francisco, which was a central and commercial area, in front of the convent that gave it its name and in front of the “Audiencia”. The work began in the year 1526, and the first City Council Meeting held for the first time in this new headquarters in 1556. Continue reading “The Consistorial House of Seville”
The Carrera del Darro is one of the most beautiful strolls one can take through one of the oldest streets in Granada. This name is given to the entire left bank of the Darro River, up to the curve of San Pedro and San Pablo. The river is crossed by two bridges of brick and stone called Cabrera and Espinosa. Continue reading “The “Carrera del Darro””
The Palace of the Marquises of Benamejí, also known as the Palace of the Count of Valverde, is presently the home of the Municipal Historical Museum of Ecija , Province of Seville, Spain. It has one of the most valuable historical and archaeological exhibits of the heritage of Andalusia, including Prehistoric objects, the legacy of Rome and the Middle Ages. Also on display in the old stables are carriages, harnesses all related to the world of horses and horsemanship. Continue reading “Benamejí Palace”
“If so desired, no need to go to hell, come to the “Retiro” Park to visit the Angel which due to disobedience and envy, became bronze statue to stay and live there, the best site to be monitored from the heaven. “- Blog” Seeing Madrid “. Continue reading “The Fallen Angel”
Upon entering the Justice Palace in Ecija, of the Sevilla Province, the first thing that comes to mind are one Nazari Palaces of the Alhambra in Granada. Indeed, the Alhambra was the inspiration for its construction. Continue reading ““Las Tomasas” Palace – Écija”
There is no better way to relax and rest than with a visit to the “Buen Retiro” Park. Although we didn’t exactly rest as one has to walkabout a lot. We walked down the “Gran Vía” arriving at the “Cibeles” Fountain and turned onto the Prado Path briefly stopping at the Apollo Fountain and further ahead at the Neptune Fountain. Continue reading “A Grand Day in Madrid”
The Chapel of the Tabernacle or Sacrarium (Capilla del Sagrario) of the Cathedral Mosque of Cordoba, Spain, was one of those surprises that leave you speechless. After seeing so many combined architectural elements of Arab culture and Christianity, suddenly one discovers this chapel filled with murals on all walls, columns, arches and headers, it was amazing. Continue reading “The Sacrarium Chapel – Cathedral Mosque of Cordoba”
At the site today of the Collegiate Church of the Divine Savior of Seville in Spain, were found ruins of what during earlier periods were, a Roman temple, an early Christian basilica, and temples of the Visigoth and Mozarabic. Continue reading “Collegiate Church of the Divine Savior of Seville”
The Church of “Santiago” or the Church of St. James the Elder in Ecija, Sevilla Province, is considered the most interesting buildings and one of the most elegant churches in all of Andalusia. It was declared of cultural interest as a historic monument in 1983. It is the canonical headquarters of the Brotherhood of Santiago, or of students. Continue reading “Church of St. James in Ecija”