The Church of “Santa Maria Maior” or Patriarchal “Sé” of Lisbon, is one of the oldest and most important temples of the capital of Portugal. In addition to being one of the oldest cathedrals in Europe with nine centuries of history. Continue reading “Patriarchal “Sé” of Lisbon”
In what is known as the Puerta del Camino, on the outskirts of the city walls of Santiago de Compostela, is the old convent of Santo Domingo de Bonaval, which since 1976 has housed the “Museo do Pobo Galego” or the Galician People’s Museum . At the foot of Mount Almáciga, the pilgrim San Domingos de Guzmán founded this convent in 1219. Continue reading ““Museo do Pobo Galego” – Santiago de Compostela, Spain”
The combination of the materials used in the old and modern structures together with the enhancement of the tile is unique and is a hallmark of what we can enjoy today, both in Lisbon and in many areas of Portugal. The tiles are used in palaces, residences, temples, historical buildings and in many railway stations of the country. Continue reading “The Tiles of Portugal”
Upon observing the facade of the Church of Our Lady of the Rosary in Yauco, Puerto Rico, we knew that it had to have some Mozarabic influence. The high arches, the decorative details of the tower, such as the tower itself, the windows with their pointed arches, or the pointed arch, characteristic of Muslim architecture and later used by Gothic architecture. Elements that made us remember many places visited in Spain. Continue reading “Our Lady of the Rosary Church – Yauco, Puerto Rico”
In Tomar, Portugal, we had the opportunity to visit the Pegões Aqueduct in a “Tuc Tuc” with our guide Ricardo. It was a big surprise for us and we can even say that it was an adventure. Continue reading “The Pegões Aqueduct”
We have always had a great fascination with tiles. Our interest increased when we saw the program “Voyager”, produced by Josh Garcia, where he visited the Sant’Anna Factory in Lisbon (Portugal). It is then we learned that this factory was an essential part of the reconstruction of Lisbon, after the terrible earthquake of 1755. Continue reading “Tiles and Ceramics by Sant’ Anna – Lisbon, Portugal”
Portugal pays homage to the figure of the Marquis of Pombal through its square and the monumental statue and base that stands out in the center of modern Lisbon. Continue reading “The Marquis of Pombal – Lisbon, Portugal”
The main altarpiece of the Church of the Divine Savior of Seville was made between 1770 and 1778, in the Baroque style. Continue reading “Church of the Divine Savior”
The Virgen of the Portal Shrine in Galicia, Spain, is an integral part of the Convent of the Dominican Mothers of Belvis, also known as the Santa María de Belvis Convent or simply the Belvis Convent. It is currently a Cloister Convent. Continue reading “The Belvis Convent – Santiago de Compostela, Spain”
This beautiful palace was built at the beginning of the 20th century, originally for the industrialist and Portuguese banker, Candido Sotto Mayor, founder of Banco de Sotto Mayor. Continue reading “The Sotto Mayor Palace – Lisbon, Portugal”