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: Spain
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 Fountain of the Lions
“(…) To such a diaphanous bowl,
pearl carved,
by borders the alladfar pond,
and it goes between “margaritas” the argento,
fluid and also made white and pure.
So close is the hard and the flowing
that it is difficult to know which of them flows (…) “* Continue reading “The Fountain of the Lions”
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 Consistorial House of Seville
The consistorial house of Seville, in Spain, is the main seat of the Seville City Council. This building is one of the most notable examples of plateresque architecture in Andalusia. It was decided to erect the structure in the Plaza de San Francisco, which was a central and commercial area, in front of the convent that gave it its name and in front of the “Audiencia”. The work began in the year 1526, and the first City Council Meeting held for the first time in this new headquarters in 1556. Continue reading “The Consistorial House of Seville”
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 “Carrera del Darro”
The Carrera del Darro is one of the most beautiful strolls one can take through one of the oldest streets in Granada. This name is given to the entire left bank of the Darro River, up to the curve of San Pedro and San Pablo. The river is crossed by two bridges of brick and stone called Cabrera and Espinosa. Continue reading “The “Carrera del Darro””