Iglesia de San Juan

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Iglesia de San Juan
Calle Martín Carramolino
Ávila, September 2025

“The Church of San Juan is a Catholic temple located in the Spanish city of Ávila, in Castile and León. The building is located in the Plaza del Mercado Chico in Ávila, where it has one of its doors, although the main one is the one that opens onto San Juan Street. Teresa de Cepeda y Ahumada was baptized in this church and over the years became known as Saint Teresa of Jesus. It was declared a national historical-artistic monument on April 13, 1983, by a decree published on June 11, 1983 in the Official State Gazette , with the signatures of King Juan Carlos I and the then Minister of Culture Javier Solana.” (Iglesia de San Juan, Wikipedia)

Corte Sgarzarie

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The 4th century Mangano loggia
Corte Sgarzarie
Verona, May 2025

“Corte Sgarzerie is a monumental complex located in the heart of the old town of Verona, at a short distance from Corso Porta Borsari and Piazza delle Erbe, consisting of a square by the same name and a late-medieval loggia. Under the square are located the remnants of the Veronese ‘Capitolium’. It is a place deeply rooted to wool production, as the toponym itself attests – ‘sgarzarie’ is a Veronese form of the word ‘scardasserie’, places dedicated to the carding activity. During the thirteenth century the Veronese wool industry activity increased significantly, to the point that the techniques of production and the production itself became highly sought after in several markets of northern and central Italy. During the principality of Mastino II della Scala, the activity reached even higher levels of production, and several measures were taken to better organize the whole manufacturing effort, concentrated mainly at Corte Sgarzerie. Therefore, it was likely that during his government that the so-called Mangano loggia was built; this was located in the center of the square and still gives its unique characteristics today; this was in fact necessary to give more space to wool workers, as it could measure, weigh and stamp products and gave opportunity to negotiate and haggle.” (Corte Sgarzerie, Wikipedia)

Fuente de Reding

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Fuente de Reding (Reding Fountain), 1675
Paseo de Sancha
Málaga, March 2025

“The Reding Fountain is a historic 17th century fountain located in the Andalusian city of Málaga, Spain. It has been reproduced countless times by local painters. It is located at one end of Príes Avenue and, although it is currently connected to the public water supply network, it previously channeled spring water from Mount Gibralfaro. It is a drinking fountain built in marble and attached to a pediment between pilasters that give it a monumental appearance. At the bottom, above the basin, there is a figurehead in the shape of an imaginary fish surrounded by acanthus and borders, from whose mouth the fountain's single spout flows. Above this figurehead is a marble plaque with an inscription relating to the road renovation that gave rise to the current Paseo de Reding, as well as the completion date of the work. Between the basin and the figurehead is an inscription relating to the construction of Paseo de Reding itself and the restoration of the fountain during the time of Theodore Reding.” (Fuente de Reding, Wikipedia)

Parco Querini

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Parco Querini
Viale Rumor
Vicenza, May 2025

“Querini Park is one of the main green lungs of the city of Vicenza. Located in the historic center, it is characterized by vast expanses of lawns, bordered by a large wood full of plants and has an extension of approximately 12 hectares. Querini Park is located in the north-eastern sector of the historic center, surrounded on two sides by the banks of the Bacchiglione river and its tributary Astichello , and on the third side by the line of the Venetian walls, along today's Viale Rodolfi. From the back of Palazzo Querini, a majestic tree-lined avenue branches off, flanked by classical statues, which runs lengthwise through the park until it reaches the pond surrounding a small island (not accessible to the public despite the pedestrian bridge), surmounted by a small temple.” (Parco Querini, Wikipedia)

Museo Sorolla

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Museo Sorolla
Paseo del General Martínez Campos, Chamberí
Madrid, September 2025

“The Sorolla Museum (Spanish: Museo Sorolla) is a single-artist museum in Madrid, Spain, devoted to the work and life of Joaquín Sorolla and the members of his family, such as his daughter Elena. The museum is located in the house that was the artist's home and workshop, which was converted into a museum after the death of his widow. It is one of the National Museums of Spain and it is attached to the Ministry of Culture. The building was designed by Enrique María Repullés. The principal rooms continue to be furnished as they were during the artist's life, including Sorolla's large, well-lit studio, where the walls are filled with his canvasses. Other rooms are used as galleries to display Sorolla's paintings, while the upstairs rooms are a gallery for temporary exhibitions. In 2014, these rooms presented an exhibition of David Palacin photographs of the ballet Sorolla produced by the Spanish National Dance Company.” (Sorolla Museum, Wikipedia)

Loggia del Consiglio

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Loggia del Consiglio (Lodge of Council or of Gran Guardia)
Piazza dei Signori
Padua, May 2025

"The Loggia del Consiglio, also known as the Loggia della Gran Guardia, is a Renaissance building overlooking Piazza dei Signori in Padua. It was built starting in 1491 as the seat of the Gran Consiglio. It was built on a project presented by Annibale Maggi and the construction was completed in 1536, according to some studies, under the direction of Giovanni Maria Falconetto. The upper hall was frescoed in 1667 by Pier Antonio Torri. During the Austrian domination it became the seat of the ‘Gran Guardia’, the military command of the city.” (Loggia del Consiglio, Wikipedia)

San Juan de los Caballeros

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Iglesia de San Juan de los Caballeros (Museo Zuloaga)
Plaza de Colmenares
Segovia, September 2025

“The church of San Juan de los Caballeros is a building in the Spanish city of Segovia. Once a Catholic church, it now houses the Zuloaga Museum. The Romanesque style church of San Juan de los Caballeros is located in the Plaza de Colmenares in the city of Segovia. It was owned by Daniel Zuloaga, who used it as an artist's studio.” (Iglesia de San Juan de los Caballeros, Wikipedia)