Casa de la Química

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Casa de la Química
Plaza de la Reina Victoria Eugenia
Segovia, September 2025

“The Casa de la Química (House of Chemistry) is located in the Plaza de la Reina Victoria Eugenia, east of the colossal fortress of the Alcázar of Segovia. A work by Sabatini and the most notable example of Neoclassical architecture in Segovia, it is a building that, in addition to its architectural uniqueness, offers exceptional historical value as a cultural and scientific centre during a crucial period in the history of Spain. It was built between 1787 and 1790 as a laboratory for the Royal College of Artillery and its creation was part of the changes carried out by the Bourbons in 18th century Spain. Joseph Louis Proust, a prominent French chemist, was the director of the laboratory for 13 years and taught chemistry and metallurgy. His research, carried out during his time in Segovia, was of capital importance, formulating fundamental concepts such as the Law of Definite Proportions. Furthermore, Proust marked a historic milestone by carrying out the first flight for military purposes in history.” (Casa de la Química, Wikipedia)

Farmacia al Redentor

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Farmacia al Redentor
Piazza delle Erbe
Vicenza, May 2025

“The Farmacia al Redentor is located in one of the most characteristic corners of the centre of Vicenza, Piazza delle Erbe, in the shadow of the Basilica Palladiana. Entering it today is like taking a leap back in history: walnut furniture dating back to 1850, a painting depicting the Annunciation, stills, ancient pharmacy jars and a wooden statue of the ‘Redentor’, the symbol of the pharmacy itself. Upon entering, you feel like you're visiting an ancient pharmacy. Over the years, however, the business has successfully blended its tradition with the modern needs of the pharmaceutical market, offering customers a complete solution for every need and optimizing its service to meet today's dynamics. Stepping into a shop like this pharmacy is highly recommended, even just to admire a glimpse—almost unchanged—of the ancient shops of Vicenza.” (Farmacia al Redentor, Le Botteghe Storiche di Vicenza)

Iglesia de la Vera Cruz

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Iglesia de la Vera Cruz
Campo de San Francisco
Salamanca, September 2025

“The Iglesia de la Vera Cruz, located in the city of Salamanca, is a Baroque temple and home to the Illustrious Brotherhood of the Holy Cross of the Redeemer and the Immaculate Conception, his Mother, the oldest of the penitential brotherhoods in the city. It is referred to interchangeably as a Church, a Hermitage, and more commonly, a Chapel. This church was commissioned by its titular brotherhood and dates from the mid- 16th century according to a project by Rodrigo Gil de Hontañón, although it was renovated in Baroque style (1714) by Joaquín Churriguera. From the early Renaissance period, remains only the façade and the niche with the image of the Immaculate Conception, the work of Sebastián Dávila.” (Iglesia de la Vera Cruz, Wikipedia)

Oratory of San Michele

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Oratory of San Michele
Riviera Tiso da Camposampiero
Padua, May 2025

“The San Michele Oratory or Oratory of San Michele (Italian: Oratorio di San Michele) is an oratory chapel in Padova, Italy. The interior is painted with a cycle of frescoes on the life of the Virgin Mary by Jacopo da Verona. It first arose near the Torlonga del Castello Carrarese, outside the ancient Roman walls of the city. It was built in 1397 over the ruins of the Santi Arcangeli church, which had been renamed San Michele by the Lombards, who proclaimed Michael the Archangel "patron of Italy" after their victory over the Byzantine Empire[1] The earlier church had been damaged in 1390 by a fire triggered by clashes between the Carraresi and Visconti during Francesco Novello da Carrara's siege of the city. After the city's fall, the Bovi family decided to build a chapel dedicated to the Virgin Mary, opening a gap in the north side of the old church's nave.” (San Michele Oratory, Wikipedia)

Casa de los Deanes

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Casa de los Deanes (Museo de Ávila)
Plaza Nalvillos
Ávila, September 2025

“The Ávila Museum, located in the Casa de los Deanes, is a cultural space in the city of Ávila, Spain. Its origins as a centuries-old museum date back to 1911. Since 1987, it has been managed by the Regional Government of Castilla y León. Its collection includes works of archaeology and fine arts, as well as an extensive ethnological catalogue of the area. It is owned by the State through the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport. The first institution that preceded the Museum of Ávila was created as an ‘Honorary Museum’ by the Monuments Commission of the province of Ávila and inaugurated in 1911 in the building of the ‘Teresianos Library and Museum’, as the repository of the province's Historical and Artistic Heritage. It later passed through other locations in the Alcázar, the Arch of San Vicente, the cloister of the Cathedral, and the Chapel of Las Nieves (with periods of storage in various municipal warehouses). Finally, in 1968, it was institutionalized as a Provincial Museum, ‘with its own exhibits, building, budget, and staff, linked to the Ministry of Education, and later to Culture.’ It reopened in 1971. In 1986, it was remodeled as the Ávila Museum, and a year later, it was managed by the Regional Government of Castile and León. Since 1969 the museum has been located in the Casa de los Deanes, extending its collection in 1998 to the Almacén Visitable de Santo Tomé, in the historic space of the Plaza de Nalvillos in the capital of Avila. The Casa de los Deanes building was declared a Site of Cultural Interest, with the category of monument, on October 1, 1962.” (Museo de Ávila, Wikipedia)

Palazzo degli Affari

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Palazzo degli Affari by Pierluigi Spadolini, 1974
Piazza Adua
Florence, January 2025

“The Palazzo degli Affari is located in Piazza Adua in Florence, next to the Santa Maria Novella station. The Palazzo degli Affari was designed by architect Pierluigi Spadolini and is used for conferences. Inaugurated in 1974, it is a modern 4,000 m² structure with a total capacity of 1,800 people. It hosts conferences and exhibitions, poster sessions, press rooms, high fashion shows, as well as business lunches and gala dinners. From the attic of the building you can admire the panorama of Florence and the large centuries-old park that connects the structure of the Congress Palace.” (Palazzo degli Affari, Wikipedia)

Gianni Versace Retrospective

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Gianni Versace Retrospective
Centro Cultural Fundación Unicaja
Plaza del Obispo
Málaga, March 2025

“Gianni Versace's flamboyant style is now on display in Málaga! The Centro Cultural Fundación Unicaja is home to the impressive Gianni Versace Retrospective exhibition, which brings together 120 looks and some 400 original pieces. From designs for superstars like Elton John, Prince and Kate Moss to the revolutionary metallic mesh dresses and baroque prints that defined 90s fashion. The exhibition takes you into Versace's world: a journey through opulent baroque, minimalism, punk and the supermodel revolution. You will discover how his extravagant style introduced a new kind of luxury, worn by the nouveau riche and icons like Lady Di. The influence of his Italian roots is evident, from classical Greek influences to the iconic Marilyn Monroe dress inspired by Warhol.” (Versace in Málaga, Second Home Andalusia)