Antequera’s Iglesia de San Juan de Dios Another day, another beautiful church in Antequera. After visiting Iglesia del Carmen and Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de los Remedios, this time we went to Iglesia San Juan de Dios which is located on Antequera’s main street (steps away from Nuestra Señora de los Remedios). João Cidade Duarte […]
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de los Remedios – Antequera
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de los Remedios (Antequera) This beautiful church, located right next to the town hall, is dedicated to the Virgen de los Remedios. She’s the Patron Saint of Antequera. It is a “must-see” if visiting Antequera. According to legend, the image of the Virgin was brought to Antequera by Apostle Santiago (ie […]
Iglesia del Carmen in Antequera
Iglesia del Carmen in Antequera. It’s one of Antequera’s most beautiful churches. Iglesia del Carmen is at the end of town on an escarpment looking over the valley and river below (there are a few miradors next to the church with wonderful views). Belonging to the “Calzados Carmelites”, a mendicant order where members assume a […]
The Old and New Cathedrals of Salamanca
The Old and New Cathedrals of Salamanca Salamanca has a rarity: two cathedrals. And the two sit side-by-side, allowing you to visit both with one ticket (they’re actually interconnected so you just walk out of one into the other). You can even explore the roofs of the two Cathedrals. I cover all the above in […]
Burgos Cathedral – one of Spain’s Top Cathedrals
Burgos Cathedral – one of Spain’s Top Cathedrals Burgos Cathedral has the distinction of being the only Cathedral in Spain to be designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site independently from the historic center of the city it is located in. I’ve previously described Burgos Cathedral as being “filthy” in its opulence. It’s gross in […]
A visit to Málaga Cathedral
A visit to Málaga Cathedral One of the highlights of Málaga is its Cathedral. Although not considered by most to rank among the top Cathedrals in Spain, it is nevertheless a beautiful Cathedral. Plans to build a Cathedral were made following capture of Málaga by Catholic forces (over the Moors) in 1487. Constructed from 1528 […]