As one approaches the “New Bridge” in Ronda of the Province of Málaga, one finds the Mercy Church & Convent, built towards the end of the XVI century. Continue reading “Mercy Church & Convent”
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Metropolitan Cathedral of the Incarnation in Granada
When entering the Metropolitan Cathedral of the Incarnation in Granada, one is impressed by its size and grandeur with its Corinthian Columns with such a perfect and harmonious balance, a marvelous sight. It’s architect from “Burgos”, Master Siloe (1528-1563) departs from the traditional European and Spanish Gothic styles, adopting a Roman style, with its classical proportions while achieving harmonious interior scale. In doing so, Siloe paves the way for the trend to be followed by later architects in Andalusia and the Americas. The construction of the Corinthian Columns would take over thirty-five years, work began in 1533.
Saint John the Baptist Church of Écija
The Saint John the Baptist Church of Écija, in the province of Seville, Spain is of a Gothic-Moorish style, consisting of three naves covered in a wooden framework and a masonry headboard. The Sacramental Chapel is adjoined to the Epistle nave. Throughout the XVI and XVII centuries, the constant renovations significantly modified the appearance of the structure’s interior. Continue reading “Saint John the Baptist Church of Écija”
The Christ of Amends and Compassion
On the Plaza of the Capuchin Monks in Cordoba, we find the Christ of Amends and Compassion structure which is more commonly known as “Cristo de los Faroles” or Christ of the Lanterns. This sculpture was created by Juan Navarro León in 1794 and this is one of the most frequently visited places in Cordoba. The Franciscan Capuchin Monk Fray Diego José de Cádiz, one one of its greatest promoters. This piece was made nationally famous with the 1958 Antonio Molina’s movie “El Cristo de los Faroles”. Continue reading “The Christ of Amends and Compassion”