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”
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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”
“Santa Maria de la Sede” – Seville
There are seven portals that grant access to the largest Gothic Cathedral in the world, “Santa Maria de la Sede”, the Cathedral of Seville, Spain. We are including pictures of three portals we had the opportunity to photograph, the “Puerta de San Cristóbal” or also known as “del Príncipe”, which is located on the south facade and located on the western facade, we find the “Puerta del Nacimiento” and the “Puerta de la Asunción”. Continue reading ““Santa Maria de la Sede” – Seville”
The Moorish House – Granada
The Moorish House, Granada, Spain. These buildings were built to be used by families composed of an average of four people. Continue reading “The Moorish House – Granada”
“Real Alcázar de Sevilla”
Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, the Real Alcázar de Sevilla, Spain, forms an extraordinary mixture of Arab and Christian art. It has been used as accommodation for kings and high personalities. Continue reading ““Real Alcázar de Sevilla””
“Santa María la Blanca” Synagogue – Toledo, Spain
“I came to the extensive city of Toledo, capital of the kingdom, which is clothed with the charm of domination and adorned with science, showing the people and princes their beauty. […] How many synagogues there are in it of incomparable beauty! There the whole soul praises the Lord. “ Continue reading ““Santa María la Blanca” Synagogue – Toledo, Spain”
The “Espigón” Fort – San Juan, Puerto Rico
-Sentry, alert?
– Alert I am!
The Spanish soldiers that stood guard at the different posts of the forts of San Juan, made sure that their companions were awake, alert and out of danger in their respective sentry boxes, or watchtowers by shouting out this call sign and response. Continue reading “The “Espigón” Fort – San Juan, Puerto Rico”