Category: Spain

"Ecija", Briefs, Country, Spain

Palace of Justice in Écija

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.

"Ronda", Briefs, Country, Spain

“Colegiata Santa María la Mayor” of Ronda

The “Colegiata Santa María la Mayor” in Ronda exhibits two different architectural styles, Gothic and Mannerism. This latter style en reference to many diverse architectural elements fond in this structure, without the same meeting a specific function. This occurred given the long period of time of construction which began in 1486 and lasted almost 200 years. This temple was built over the old mosque (Dated back to the XIII Century). Continue reading ““Colegiata Santa María la Mayor” of Ronda” →

"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” →