At the feet of the “Alcazar” of Toledo and under the watchful eyes of the Monument to the “Gesta del Alcazar”, facing the Tagus River, is Lookout Terrace of the Alcazar. The “Mirador del Alcázar” is located on the gounds of a private underground parking. Continue reading “Lookout of the Alcazar of Toledo”
Delimited by the Royal Palace, the Royal Theater and the Monastery of the Incarnation we find the “Plaza de Oriente” in Madrid, Spain. It is worth noting that the “Plaza de Oriente” is much more than merely a place to cross to visit some other nearby monument. Continue reading “The “Plaza de Oriente” in Madrid”
Located on the “Plaza de Oriente” and facing towards the Royal Palace in Madrid, Spain, one finds the Royal Theater. This structure, which was eventually converted into the Opera House, was built in the 19th century in the style of neoclassicism and eclecticism. Structural problems forced its closure between the years 1925 to 1966. Continue reading “The Royal Theater of Madrid”
The Church of San Tomé in Toledo, Spain, was built in the twelfth century over an eleventh century mosque. During the reconquest of Toledo by Alfonso VI, it was customary to build churches on the remains of mosques and synagogues, not only to mark the triumph of Christianity, but also to take advantage of the foundations and materials used in them. Continue reading “Church of “Santo Tomé”, Toledo”
Strolling along the “Gran Via de San Francisco in Madrid”, Spain, we found a garden that invited to be discovered. Today it is known as the San Francisco Gardens or “Antigua Dalieda”. Continue reading “Gardens of San Francisco, the Old “Dalieda” of Madrid”
According to the legend, the image of “Santa María de la Almudena” dates back to the times of James the Elder and his arrival in Spain to preach the “good news”. However, the Madrid cathedral that honors this image is much more recent. Continue reading “Madrid and its Cathedral of Santa María la Real de La Almudena”
Madrid! Madrid! Madrid! It is always a pleasure to be back in Madrid. There is no complete visit to Madrid without strolling through its “Plaza Mayor”. Over time it has been known with various names: “Plaza del Arrabal”, “Plaza de la Constitución”, “Plaza Real” and “Plaza de la República”. However, it has never ceased to be “La Plaza Mayor” in Madrid. Continue reading ““Plaza Mayor”- Madrid”
On the site of the land where the Palace of the Marquis de Villena stood and in the heart of the Jewish Quarter is the “Mirador del Paseo del Transit” Park in Toledo, Spain. This park was opened in 1865. Continue reading ““Mirador del Paseo del Transit” – Toledo”
In the “Parque del Oeste” in Madrid, Spain, there is a spot known as the “Rosaleda” or the Rose Garden. Located on a plain or terrace on the hillside, this garden occupies a space of approximately 32,000 square meters. Continue reading “The Rose Garden – Madrid”
Strolling through Madrid (Spain), cutting through the “Plaza de la Villa” and the “Cisneros” house, we arrive at Sacramento Street to find a very unique garden. Continue reading “A Hidden Garden in Madrid”