The Patio of the Orange Trees of the Cathedral Mosque of Cordoba is the largest and oldest courtyard in the city, and its origin is linked to that of the temple itself, in the year 786. Continue reading “The Patio of the Orange Trees – Cordoba”
Category: Briefs
Church of the Clean Conception of Our Lady
The Church of the Clean Conception of Our Lady is part of the old convent of the Discalced Carmelites of Ecija (Province of Seville, Spain). The foundation of the primitive convent took place in 1591, beginning the works of the church that would be inaugurated in 1614. Continue reading “Church of the Clean Conception of Our Lady”
The “Palacio de Velázquez”
The “Palacio de Velázquez” in the “Retiro” Park in Madrid, is rectangular and has the main facade oriented to what is known as “noon”. Continue reading “The “Palacio de Velázquez””
“Mirador de la Torre de las Damas”
Shown is the “Mirador de la Torre de las Damas”, of the “Palacio del Partal” in the Alhambra (Granada, Spain) from where you can appreciate spectacular views. Continue reading ““Mirador de la Torre de las Damas””
Murals Genil River
Walking through Écija, Province of Seville, we find these mural paintings that favorably enriched our walk. Continue reading “Murals Genil River”
The House of Zafra – Granada
The house of Zafra in Granada, is undoubtedly one of the best preserved Spanish-Muslim houses of the fourteenth century of its time. Its organized is the typical manner of the Nasrid noble homes. Continue reading “The House of Zafra – Granada”
The Crystal Palace
The Crystal Palace of the “Retiro” Park, is one of the most beautiful structures that can be found in Madrid. On the one hand, it combines delicacy and romanticism, and on the other, it achieves a union of innovative materials within a monumental space giving it an imposing attitude. Continue reading “The Crystal Palace”
The “Rosaleda” in the “Retiro” Park
Visiting “La Rosaleda del Parque del Retiro” in Madrid, Spain is an experience one should not miss. Continue reading “The “Rosaleda” in the “Retiro” Park”
Moorish Houses – Granada
The Moorish houses in Granada, Spain, according to an article published by Antonio Orihuela Uzal of the School of Arab Studies (CSIC), maintained the basic characteristics of Nasrid residential architecture of the XIII-XV centuries.
The Sun Gateway
Puerta del Sol Toledo, Spain. It is a medieval gate, dating to the last quarter of the fourteenth century. Its style is Mudejar and built to provide access to the walled city. Named after a relief on the side outside the walls, which among others features the sun. Continue reading “The Sun Gateway”