What is Alhambra?
“The Alhambra is a walled fortress built in the 15th century by the Moorish king of Granada, built on top of a volcanic salt lake and home to a palace complex, church, and the world’s oldest Jewish community. The city was founded in 1265 but its name stems from the city centre’s regional folk word for “water” and the palace is reputed to have been built up gradually in a pyramid shape to better protect against earthquakes.”
Where can you find them?
The Alhambra is located in Granada, Spain, at the UNESCO site of Alhambra Castellana. The museum itself is not open to the public during the summer months, but thanks to holiday periods it’s worth visiting for the spectacular renovations going on.
Where else can you find them?
Guadalupe Cathedral, Reina Sofia Historic Zone, Mexico City.
What is the Super-Lorena Andalucia Fort, Spain?
“A fortress built around 1540 in the outskirts of Malaga, on the coast of southern Spain, after the invasion of Napoleon and with the intention of protecting the area. The area has the largest collection of the galleries of the city of Malaga and it’s really an art museum within a museum, with its museum and park.”
Where can you find them?
The Super-Lorena Fort is located at Aguada Malaga, an interesting surf area in northwest Spain.
Where else can you find them?
Quay Viceroy, Cuenca, Ecuador
What is the 12th/13th Century Basilica de San Angel, Spain?
“There’s a new church emerging in Cuenca in central Ecuador thanks to the patronage of the Jovita Clarin: it’s a stunning basilica designed by the legendary Spanish architect Goya Jimenez. It is a replica of the original in the city of Santo Domingo de Marcona, one of the nine archbishopric Valencias of Ecuador. Here the church was restored from April 2018 to June 2019.”
Where can you find them?
Santa María, Cuenca, Ecuador
Where else can you find them?
Pan de los Gatos, Quilmes, Chile
What is the Museo de los Reyes Populares, Mexico?
“Designed by El Renacer as a replacement for the colonial church of Toledo, the jewel in the crown of the Basilica Cultural del Frágil is made from limestone and gold marble salvaged from the first century BC fortifications of the Moctezuma Incas of Peru. Despite all this opulence there’s a feeling of humility because the ceilings are also 95 per cent plaster – the kind you could poke your nose into if you felt like it.”
Where can you find them?
The Institute of Prehistoric Art, Ceuta.
Where else can you find them?
Trujillo National Archaeological Site, Ecuador