Category: Spain

"Madrid", Blog English, Country, Spain

Royal Theater of Madrid

When making your way to take the Metro Opera Station in Madrid’s Isabel II Square, or strolling through the gardens of the Plaza of the Orient, there is one building that stands out very elegantly, it is the Royal Theater. It is the first institution for the performing arts in Spain, the National opera house and considered one of the main opera coliseums internationally. Its program ranges from its renowned opera productions, ballet, dance, flamenco, concerts, to entertainment and shows for the whole family. Continue reading “Royal Theater of Madrid” →

Blog English, Country, Spain, Valencia

“La Seu” of Valencia

Its official name is “Iglesia Catedral Basílica Metropolitana de la Asunción de Nuestra Señora Santa María” and in Valencia, Spain, it is popularly known as “La Seu”. From the “Plaza de la Virgen” and next to another important Valencian temple, the Royal Basilica of Our Lady of the Holy Innocents Martyrs and Forsaken, you can see part of the Seu or Cathedral of Valencia. It is dedicated to the Assumption of Mary. Continue reading ““La Seu” of Valencia” →

Blog English, Country, Spain, Valencia

Valencia Nord Station

Arriving at Valencia, it is worth noting how beautiful and monumental is the main railway station of this Spanish city, the “Estación del Norte” or “Estació del Nord” in Valencian. Its construction began in 1907, concluding in 1917 when it was inaugurated. It is located in the center of the city next to the “Plaza de Toros” and very close to the City Hall. It connects with several city subway lines and the urban bus network. Continue reading “Valencia Nord Station” →

"Segovia", Blog English, Country, Spain

The Cathedral of Segovia

Arriving at the Plaza Mayor of Segovia, known since the late nineteenth century, as the Plaza de la Constitución, you can see the apse of what is considered in Spain, both for its size and its elegance, as the “Lady of the Cathedrals”. The Santa Iglesia Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción y de San Frutos, better known as the Cathedral of Segovia, was built between the XVI and XVIII centuries, in Gothic style with some Renaissance features. That is why it is considered in Spain and Europe, as one of the cathedrals where the Gothic style was used late, when the Renaissance architecture was already spreading in most of Europe. Continue reading “The Cathedral of Segovia” →

Blog English, Country, Spain, Valencia

Royal Basilica of Our Lady of the Holy Innocent Martyrs and the Forsaken

On the first day of our visit to Valencia, we went to its historic center, arriving at the Plaza de la Virgen where the beautiful fountain allegorical to the Turia River immediately caught our attention. Likewise, we observed the Cathedral of Valencia, with its predominant style called “Valencian Gothic” and just to the right side of the cathedral, another temple is located. This one, more sober, although the structure stood out notably for its salmon tonality, which harmonized very well with the architectural details in stone of its façade. We approached to read its name, it was the Real Basílica de Nuestra Señora de los Santos Inocentes Mártires y Desamparados (Royal Basilica of Our Lady of the Holy Innocents, Martyrs and Forsaken). Definitely, a long name, but with a lot of meaning. At that time, the temple was closed, so we could only contemplate its exterior. Continue reading “Royal Basilica of Our Lady of the Holy Innocent Martyrs and the Forsaken” →

"Madrid", Blog English, Country, Spain

The Church of Saint Theresa and Saint Joseph of Madrid

Its facade, reminds us of a medieval fortress, creating a very marked and beautiful contrast with the modern buildings that surround it. It is the National Temple of Saint Theresa of Jesus and Convent of the Discalced Carmelite Fathers, also known as the Church of Saint Teresa and Saint Joseph in Madrid, Spain. This church was declared an Asset of Cultural Interest on December 20, 1995. Continue reading “The Church of Saint Theresa and Saint Joseph of Madrid” →

"Malaga", Blog English, Country, Spain

The Carmen Thyssen Museum of Málaga

In our visit to the city of Malaga, we could not miss out on the main museum of this Spanish city, the Carmen Thyssen Museum. Opened in 2011, this museum brings together one of the most important collections of Spanish and Andalusian painting from the early nineteenth century to the beginnings of modern times in the twentieth century. Its collection covers some of the main genres of Spanish art in this period, such as landscape and customs, paying special attention to Andalusian paintings. Continue reading “The Carmen Thyssen Museum of Málaga” →

"Madrid", Blog English, Country, Spain

Santa Barbara Church, Madrid

The church of which we are going to share with you a bit of its history, we had already had our eye on it on a previous visit to Madrid. It was not open on that occasion, so we put it on the list of places to visit on our next visit. This time, we had the opportunity to enter and were delighted with its architecture that projects a lot of elegance. Continue reading “Santa Barbara Church, Madrid” →