PAGES

▼

Rococo

›
Immersive Journey into the Rise and Fall of Rococo in Spain!  Step into the splendor of 18th-century Spain as we explore the captivating ris...

José de Ribera

›
José de Ribera (1591–1652) was a master of the late Renaissance and early Baroque periods. His work is relatively easy to grasp within the c...

Franciscan Convent of Benissa is a Cherished Renaissance Landmark

›
Thank Goodness the Franciscan Convent of Benissa Was Not Turned Into a Hotel Preserving the historical and architectural heritage of the Fra...

Felipe II (1527–1598) The Renaissance King with a Big Ego & Painful Death

›
Imagine a man so convinced of his divine right to rule that he believed his kingdom wasn’t just vast—it was illuminated 24/7 by the sun itse...

Spain's Golden Age of Architecture - Monday, 13, January 2025

›
Discover the Splendor of Spanish Renaissance Architecture: The Golden Age Step back in time to the opulent world of  16th-century Spain , a ...

Who is commemorated by the bust in Benissa?

›
DID YOU KNOW The bust in Benissa commemorates Jaume el Conqueridor (James the Conqueror) King James I of Aragon, who reigned from 1213 to 12...

What defines the Monastery of San Jerónimo's church portal?

›
The door and portal of the Iglesia del Monasterio Jerónimo de la Concepción (Monasterio de San Jerónimo) in Granada, Andalucía, are remarkab...

What secrets lie within the portal of Carlos V at the Alcázar of Toledo?

›
The main portal of Carlos V at the Alcázar of Toledo is a stunning example of Spanish Renaissance architecture, reflecting the grandeur and ...

Dwarfs at Felipe IV’s Court: The Secret Role You Didn’t Know About!

›
Sebastián de Morra 1645 - Velazquez  - Museo del Prado, Dominio público DID YOU KNOW? Sebastián de Morra (born 1624) was an Italian dwarf wh...

A RARE LOOK INSIDE A 1616 RENAISSANCE CHAPEL IN JAVEA

›
On a recent Javea Walk with a nice group, we were lucky enough to find the large metal doors of the Convento de los Mínimos chapel open. Thi...