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"Ronda", Briefs, Country, Spain

The Holy Ghost Church of Ronda

The Holy Ghost (or Spirit) Church in Ronda was ordered built by the Catholic Kings over the existing Mosque in the “Arrabal Alto” sector. It was consecrated in devotion to the “Sancti Spiritus” in commemoration of the day on which the city was recovered. The works must have been done in the late XV and early XVI centuries, built in stone. The structure presents a uniform construction which pertains to a hybrid of the Gothic and Renaissance, typical of the period. Continue reading “The Holy Ghost Church of Ronda” →

"Toledo", Briefs, Country, Spain

Chapel of the Monastery of Saint John of the Kings

The Church or Chapel of the Monastery of Saint John of the Kings in Toledo, consist of a sole nave covered by a rib vault, A star shaped dome houses the high altar, Elevated choir and lateral chapels between the buttress. Highly noticeable if the abundant decorations over the transept and main altar. With regards to the main altar piece, the original one disappeared during the Napoleon War. The current piece dated to the last century came from the Holy Cross Hospital of Toledo, founded by Pedro González de Mendoza, Cardinal of of the Holy Cross in Jerusalem. Continue reading “Chapel of the Monastery of Saint John of the Kings” →

"Seville", Briefs, Country, Spain

Cathedral of Seville – Stained Glass Windows

The Cathedral of Seville is one in a handful of structures that has an ample amount of Stained Glass Windows. It houses a total of 81 stained glass windows with the oldest dating back to the XIII century. As a result, the stained glass windows of themselves constitute a museum within the Cathedral given their dimensions, architectural organization and the large amount of windows. The stained glass windows of the Cathedral of Seville were created mostly by foreign artist, with contributions from the main European Stained Glass centers. Continue reading “Cathedral of Seville – Stained Glass Windows” →

"Seville", Briefs, Country, Spain

Saint John the Baptist Church in Écija, Seville

The Church of Saint John the Baptist in Écija, of the Province of Seville is the canonical seat of the Saint John’s Brotherhood, which on the morn of Good Friday hold their rites of penance. This is one of the city’s oldest religious building with reference to its existence dating back to the XVI century. During restoration works performed in the main patio, the remains of an ancient (roman) temple were found. Continue reading “Saint John the Baptist Church in Écija, Seville” →

"Toledo", Briefs, Country, Spain

Monument to Cervantes

The “Plaza de España” of Madrid is home to a Monument to Cervantes. The work of  Rafael Martínez Zapatero and Lorenzo Cullaut Valera was unveiled in 1915. This Plaza or Square is located in the middle of the city has a fountain and pond within a garden area. The square is flanked by two of the city’s most emblematic buildings, The Tower of Madrid and the Building of Spain which jointly make up one of the city’s most interesting architectural complexes.

 

"Granada", Briefs, Country, Spain

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.

 

"Ecija", Briefs, Country, Spain

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” →