Andalucía
Andalucía
Andalucía
de la Alhambra de Granada.
events.
borders the southern coast of Spain. It was kept under a Muslim regime from
the 8th to the 15th century, whose legacy is appreciated in its architecture, such
The Alcazaba de Almería is the largest one built in Spain and the city has grown
around it. Built in 955, it is made up of three rooms. The first is occupied by the
gardens; the second is that of the palatial dependencies, among which the Los
Aljifes califales building stands out; the third enclosure preserves the remains of
Built in 1912 for the centenary of the Cádiz Constitution, this monument is
integrated into the gardens of the Plaza de España. There, this monument
architectural styles and a symbol of the city's history. It is accessed through the
Patio de los Naranjos and the door of Las Palmas gives access to the mosque
topped with arches is discovered. The mihrab stands out, a marble jewel,
rectangular buildings, gardens and patios, fountains, leafy malls and streams.
The most important buildings are the Alcazaba for being the oldest and the
Torre de la Vela for its beautiful views of the complex, without forgetting the
Faith is a modern work inaugurated in 1929 at the Punta del Sebo, in the
Huelva estuary. It represents the figure of a Franciscan friar from the Monastery
his discovery task. This sculpture, cubist in style, is often mistaken for that of
Columbus himself.
Jaén, the Castle of Santa Catalina
This Muslim fortress offers splendid views of the city of Jaén and its
on a rock 820 meters high. Before reaching the current Castle of Santa
remains of the Hannibal Tower. From the castle, connected with a passageway
to the city, you must also see the Chapel of Santa Catalina and the Patio de
Armas.
construction began in late Gothic. The most interesting points inside are the
choir stalls, the Pedro de Mena sculptures and the different chapels. It has
gardens, its own patio and an interior with Renaissance and Baroque
influences.
It is one of the last samples of Almohad art in Seville. It is believed that its name
is due to the color of the tiles that covered it and acquired golden shades from
the brightness of the sun. Today the Gold Tower houses the Naval Museum.