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Architecture of Andalusia

06 October 2009
1354 – The Alhambra, Granada, Andalusia, Spain

1354 – The Alhambra, Granada, Andalusia, Spain

The Alhambra is an ancient palace and fortress complex of the Moorish monarchs of Granada. This terrace or plateau is enclosed by a strongly fortified wall, which is flanked by thirteen towers. The...

07 October 2009
1506 – Seville Cathedral & Giralda, Spain

1506 – Seville Cathedral & Giralda, Spain

The Cathedral of Seville is one of the largest cathedrals in the world and contains the burial site of Christopher Columbus. The cathedral was built to demonstrate Seville’s wealth, as it had become...

06 October 2009
1715 – Cathedral, Granada, Andalusia, Spain

1715 – Cathedral, Granada, Andalusia, Spain

Architect: Diego de Siloé Diego de Siloé began its construction but the main part of the building was erected according to his plans between 1597 and 1715, the year which saw the completion...

07 October 2009
1734 – Palacio de San Telmo, Seville, Spain

1734 – Palacio de San Telmo, Seville, Spain

This magnificent palace was built in 1682 to serve as a marine university, training ships, pilots, navigators and high ranking officers. It is named after St. Telmo, the patron saint of navigators. In...

06 October 2009
1881 – Plaza de Toros de la Maestranza, Seville, Spain

1881 – Plaza de Toros de la Maestranza, Seville, Spain

This magnificent bullring is considered to be one of the finest in Spain and is one of the oldest in the world. The building, with its impressive Baroque façade, dates from 1762 -1881...

07 October 2009
1928 – Hotel Alfonso XIII, Seville, Spain

1928 – Hotel Alfonso XIII, Seville, Spain

Conceived to be the most luxurious hotel in Europe when it was commissioned in 1928, the Alfonso XIII still reflects the grace of Andalucia’s Arab heritage. Built to house the heads of state...

06 October 2009
1929 – Ibero-American Exposition – Argentina Pavilion, Seville, Andalusia, Spain

1929 – Ibero-American Exposition – Argentina Pavilion, Seville, Andalusia, Spain

Architect: Martin Noel Architect Martin Noel designed Argentina’s pavilion, which included a movie theatre and displays focusing on Argentinean industries and products.

06 October 2009
1929 – Ibero-American Exposition – Brasil Pavilion, Seville, Andalusia, Spain

1929 – Ibero-American Exposition – Brasil Pavilion, Seville, Andalusia, Spain

Architect: Pedro Paulo Bernardes Bastos The Brazilian pavilion contained a coffee cultivation exhibit complete with panoramas and models illustrating the different phases of cultivation. Architect Pedro Paulo Bernardes Bastos designed the pavilion, which...

06 October 2009
1929 – Ibero-American Exposition – Columbia Pavilion, Seville, Andalusia, Spain

1929 – Ibero-American Exposition – Columbia Pavilion, Seville, Andalusia, Spain

Architect: Jose Granados The Republic of Columbia constructed a pavilion designed by Seville architect Jose Granados. The pavilion included a collection of sculpture and artwork by Colombian artist Romolo Rozo, and of Columbian...

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