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Places to see in ( Andalusia - Spain ) Guadix Cathedral
Places to see in ( Andalusia - Spain ) Guadix Cathedral
The Guadix Cathedral, Cathedral of Guadix, or Cathedral of the Incarnation is a Roman Catholic church in Guadix, province of Granada, Spain. Construction of the building began in the 16th century and was completed in the mid-18th century.
Guadix is believed to be one of the oldest diocesan seats in Spain; tradition has it that the diocese was founded by Saint Torquatus of Acci in the first century A.D. The cathedral sits on the site of an earlier Hispano-Visigothic church extant in the 10th century, and which functioned during the Islamic period as a mosque.
During the Reconquista, Guadix was captured by the Christian forces in 1489, and the Hispano-Visigothic church was reestablished as the seat of a bishopric. It was given the name of the Church of Saint Mary of the Incarnation (Iglesia de Santa María de la Encarnación), was made a cathedral by a bull of Pope Innocent VIII, and was somewhat expanded under the direction of Pedro de Morales.
Plans were made to replace the old church with a Gothic cathedral as a symbol of the Reconquista, but by the time construction began, that style was already considered antiquated. Cardinal Ávalos and others wanted a cathedral more in accord with the style of the times. Diego de Siloé was commissioned in 1549 to develop a design reflecting the influence of the cathedrals of Málaga and Granada. The apse, part of the crossing, the chapel of Don Tadeo and parte part of the sacristy were completed according to Siloé's plan.
The chapel of Don Tadeo shows strong Italian structural influences in its solution to the problem of vaulting arches within a cylindrical structure. Another notable element is the front of the sacristy, with its Renaissance pediment, its entablature, and the arch between Corinthian columns with the coats of arms of the bishops of the city.
The façade is a splendid example of the Baroque architecture, with two massed bodies and a pinnacle, with alternating concave and convex lines; the large central span, flanked by two lintels composed of groups of broad-based columns. The upper part was realized by Fernández Pachote and Domingo Thomas; Antonio Valeriano Moyano sculpted the marble Incarnation.
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Property For Sale in the France: near to Toulouse Midi-Pyrne
French Property For Sale in Midi-Pyrnes, Haute-Garonne 31, France -
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This French property has the following features
+ REF#2839140
+Midi-Pyrnes
+Haute-Garonne 31
+near to Toulouse
+1260000 EUR
+House
+6 bedroom(s)
Charming villa on the outskirts of Toulouse, ten minutes from the metro
Ramonville, near the Gulf of old Toulouse, the equestrian club, on a
plot of 6000 m2 with trees including 380 m2 of living space spread over
the house and an outbuilding. The villa comprises on the ground floor
of a kitchen, a dining room, a living room, upstairs, four bedrooms and
two bathrooms. The annex consists of a kitchen and two bedrooms each
with a bathroom and a dressing.
Uploaded: 17-05-2012
French Property For Sale in Limousin Haute-Vienne 87
French Property For Sale in Limousin, Haute-Vienne 87, France - FULL DESCRIPTION BELOW
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This French property has the following features
+ REF#2727624
+Limousin
+Haute-Vienne 87
+240000 EUR
+House
+swimming pool
What a setting, what a garden and what a house. As pretty as can be with the space and privacy around it plus a swimming pool and two great lakes thrown in. What more could you ask for. Ah yes, character, well this house is just oozing that charm and character one would expect from a traditional French farmhouse in the Limousin.
Ground floor: With approximately 120msq of habitable space key rooms include a large living room (34msq) with wood burner in the wonderful fireplace. Behind the living room is an open plan dining area (34msq) and computer area. From the living room is the equipped kitchen (10msq) which leads in turn to the terrace and swimming pool area. Also on this level is a shower room with WC.
First floor: There are three bedrooms on this level and a bathroom behind the main bedroom. The rooms are around 8msq, 13msq, and 13msq. All ceilings are on the slant as this area is within the roof.
Outside: Behind the house is the sunken swimming pool measuring 9 x 5 meters. This is set in a clean and tidy terrace area. The gardens and lakes cover an area of around 8000msq. The two lakes which are to the side of the house are stream fed and simply teaming with fish. Just outside the house at the end of the long driveway leading to it is the outside wood store/workshop area.
This is just a wonderful property with character, style, charm, seclusion and outside activities all on the doorstep. Don't wait this will go quickly.
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When you become a homeowner in a JELD-WEN Community, you're not just buying Idaho or Oregon real estate, you're becoming part of a community. Whether through a hiking group or just getting together for morning coffee, our golf, vacation home and retirement homeowners are connected in a way you won't find in many places. Come discover your perfect place to live, work and play in Oregon or Northern Idaho.
Le Puy Camino - Aire-sur-l'Adour to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port - CaminoWays.com
Le Puy Camino - Aire-sur-l'Adour to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port - CaminoWays.com
The last section of the Le Puy Way, also known as the Via Podiensis, takes pilgrims through the beautiful French Basque countryside. Starting in the market town of Aire-sur-l’Adour, by the river Adour, the Camino de Santiago trail soon leaves the Landes region for the rolling hills, woodlands, lakes and rivers of the French Basque Country. You will notice the change in architecture and also the place names, now written in both French and Basque (Euskera). On parts of the trail you will get great views of the Pyrenees in the distance on a clear day. Along the way, stop at the 13th century castle of Chateau de Mongaston; admire the views from the 16th century walls of Navarrenx and have a rest at Hiriburia’s Stelle de Gibraltar, where all the French Camino routes meet. Crossing the River Laurhibar you will reach the foothills of the Pyrenees and finally enter Saint Jean Pied de Port by the St James Gate. Saint Jean is both the end of the Le Puy Camino route and the starting point of the French Way of the Camino de Santiago, so you will encounter many pilgrims ready to start their journey. It is another 800kms from here to Santiago!