Located on the “Plaza de Oriente” and facing towards the Royal Palace in Madrid, Spain, one finds the Royal Theater. This structure, which was eventually converted into the Opera House, was built in the 19th century in the style of neoclassicism and eclecticism. Structural problems forced its closure between the years 1925 to 1966. Continue reading “The Royal Theater of Madrid”
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Oratorio Di Santa Cecilia, Bologna
Upon exiting the “Chiesa di San Giacomo Maggiore” on the “Via Zamboni”, we walk along its side porch until we find a small entrance through the back of the church. There we stopped to admire the “Oratorio di Santa Cecilia” and its beautiful frescoes. In total, there are ten panels of frescoes that cover the walls to the right and left of the entrance to the oratory and show episodes of the life of “Santa Cecilia” and her husband “Valeriano”. Continue reading “Oratorio Di Santa Cecilia, Bologna”
“Mirador del Paseo del Transit” – Toledo
On the site of the land where the Palace of the Marquis de Villena stood and in the heart of the Jewish Quarter is the “Mirador del Paseo del Transit” Park in Toledo, Spain. This park was opened in 1865. Continue reading ““Mirador del Paseo del Transit” – Toledo”
Fontana di Diana di Efeso of the Villa d’Este, Tivoli
The “Fontana di Diana di Efeso”, also known as the Fountain of Mother Nature, is located nowadays at the opposite end of the “Palazzo d’Este” and in the line of sight of the Fountain of the Dragons. It was originally next to the “Fontana dell’Organo”. Continue reading “Fontana di Diana di Efeso of the Villa d’Este, Tivoli”
Fontana della Civetta of the Villa d’Este, Tivoli
The “Fontana della Civetta” or Fountain of the Owl is the work of Giovanni de Duca and is from the mid-16th century. Unlike other fountains in the Villa d’Este, the “Fontana della Civetta” seems to be more formal as it is on a separate terrace bordered by walls with niches. Continue reading “Fontana della Civetta of the Villa d’Este, Tivoli”
Fountain of Tripode of the Villa d’Este, Tivoli
On the terrace above the gardens of the “Villa d’Este” in Tivoli we find the Tripod Fountain. This fountain is a replica of an ancient Roman fountain found today in Paris, France, specifically in the Louvre Museum. Continue reading “Fountain of Tripode of the Villa d’Este, Tivoli”
San Zaninovo – Venezia
Crossing the Castello sestiere of Venice, we come across the popularly known Church of San Zaninovo (San Zan Novo). Its proper name is San Giovanni Nuovo and it is dedicated to Saint John the Evangelist. Continue reading “San Zaninovo – Venezia”
Avenue of One Hundred Fountains, Villa d’Este in Tivoli
In the Villa d’Este, the path that leads and connects the Oval and Rometta fountains is known as the “Paseo” or the “Avenida de las Cien Fuentes”. There are one hundred fountains that flank the path between both fountains. Continue reading “Avenue of One Hundred Fountains, Villa d’Este in Tivoli”
Chiesa di San Donato, Bologna
Via Zamboni is the road to the University and the former Jewish quarter of Bologna. On the left side after having passed the “Two Towers”, is the “Chiesa di San Donato”. Its painted facade with an architecture full of ornamentation, designed by Francesco Orlandi in 1751 draws one’s attention. Continue reading “Chiesa di San Donato, Bologna”
Fontana di Venere, Villa d’Este in Tivoli
Upon entering Villa d’Este, one is lead to an inner courtyard that borders “Chiesa Santa Maria Maggiore”. In this courtyard is the first of many beautiful fountains that one will find in the “Villa d’Este”. Continue reading “Fontana di Venere, Villa d’Este in Tivoli”