The Church of “Santiago” or the Church of St. James the Elder in Ecija, Sevilla Province, is considered the most interesting buildings and one of the most elegant churches in all of Andalusia. It was declared of cultural interest as a historic monument in 1983. It is the canonical headquarters of the Brotherhood of Santiago, or of students. Continue reading “Church of St. James in Ecija”
Our friends Paul and Francisco fell in love with Ecija and this eighteenth century structure in at first sight. Even though it had been closed for over 70 years, they took up the task of restoring it and turning it into the Palacio de los Granados in honor of the beautiful pomegranate trees found in the yard on that first visit. For us it meant our home on the days we visited Écija. Continue reading “The “Palacio de los Granados””
The House of the Guild of Silk dates back to the XVIII century originally built in the Baroque style. In its facade we can observe the exterior open arches and baseboards ornamented with paintings “al fresco” which were recently restored. This building was erected primarily the main location for trade for the territory, nationally and even foreign. The silk and linen industry was a most prosperous one for the city of Écija.
Nocturnal “Écija” with its many towers and belfries lit. Originally known as “Astigi”, “Écija” is a Spanish town within the Autonomous Community of Andalusia. It is located between Seville and Cordoba. Considered to be one of the most rich cultural and historic center of Spain resting upon the remains of Roman, Visigoths and Moorish cultures.
The Palace of Justice in Écija of the Province of Seville was inspired on the “Alhambra” of Granada. It is of the XX Century and original belonged to two local sisters nicknamed “las Tomasas” This is the reason why the building is commonly referred to as the Palace of the “Tomasas”. The sisters had been so impressed with the “Alhambra” that they incorporated many of the elements they had seen into this structure. Currently, the building is the cede for the City’s Justice Department and continues to be one of the buildings most admired by tourists and visitors of the city.
Facing the “Plaza de España” in Écija, stands the Saint Francis Church. Originally of a Gothic Moorish architecture which due to the constant renovations one can barely see. Continue reading “Saint Francis Church in 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 Romans knew very well what they were doing when they founded Astigi, making it the head of one of the four provinces of Andalusia. Astigi was the principal axis for its “Via Augusta”, the main road throughout Andalusia. Continue reading “Our conquest of Andalusia began in Astigi”