Walking through the streets of the city, I not only find natural beauties but also many historical symbols. I keep insisting that there is art everywhere and that is what I am most passionate about.
I may have passed by Granada street several times, but it was only recently that I noticed the sign mentioning that Picasso had been baptised here.
Churches and temples attract my attention because, at least here in Spain, they are full of art, not only in their construction with the different architectural styles that have been used throughout history, but also inside them there are beautiful works of art, paintings and sculptures that go beyond the religious or the religion that each person professes. They are true works of art and that is what stands out the most.
The streets in the city, especially in the historic centre, are narrow, so the façade of the Church of Santiago Apostle can be seen from different angles, but from a distance.
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The most striking thing about the church is its beautifully detailed tower. It is a very important church in the history of the city because it dates back to the time of the reconquest of Malaga by the Catholic Monarchs, so construction began around 1500.
At first glance, you can see a mixture of different styles, on the one hand, the marked Gothic and Mudejar architectural style that is present in almost all the buildings of that time here in these lands, but you can also see that it has been rebuilt and reformed some time later and there you can see the baroque style. If you wish to see detailed information about this place you can consult it here.
This church is one of the most important for the reason I mentioned, and its façade is impressive. The drawings on the walls, the doors, the entrances, with so much detail is one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen.
Traces of Islamic culture are also present in the construction. But the renovation with the baroque style in the 18th century gives it a unique style mixed with the other two.
Besides, many people and especially tourists go to visit it, as it is very close to the Plaza de la Merced and a few metres from the Picasso Museum.
All this historical construction is mixed within the streets of the city with the most modern styles, between shops, hotels and other places.
As I mentioned, one of the things that motivated me to visit this church was the sign that says that in 1881 Picasso was baptised here, and in my case that interested me a lot.
Like many of the churches I have visited, the entrance is remarkable for its woodwork and carvings. And not only the door but also the ceiling of this small place.
When I entered, the first thing I did was to look at the altar in the distance and its beauty, and the second thing was to look at the ceiling. Absolute marvel. The decorations left me speechless.
The tour inside was a delight for the eyes, to see so much art. From the simplest things like the old confessional to the round windows with their detailed ceilings.
The lighting was also something that stood out, even at the back of the church, giving it something special.
A general tour of the place showed me different chapels with for example the view of a very beautiful baptismal font, every corner always decorated with old paintings of the time and very beautiful sculptures.
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As I said, beyond the fact that the sculptures are religious, I admire the way they are made, the faces, expressions and clothing.
In different places, besides the main altar, there were smaller, but no less important, art, architecture and history in every space of that immense church.
I paid attention also to the columns, chandeliers, and the illuminations coming from outside through the beautiful stained glass and windows of different shapes.
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The main altar has so many details, that it is worth spending a lot of time looking at them. The contrasting colours, the lights, the decorations, the sculptures, the paintings and much more, made a harmonious whole with a lot of style and good taste.
The part of the roof above the alatar is majestic and worth seeing. I understood why so many tourists come to visit this place. It is emblematic, besides the Picasso detail.
The tour was worth every step I took, because everything was perfect, besides the fact that in 2016 a major restoration and maintenance work was carried out.
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Every nook and cranny on the walls contained art, be it sculptures, paintings or decorations.
This ceiling was one of the most beautiful things I saw inside and how it refracts the light into the interior.
These sculptures are the most important ones in the temple, I have seen them in the processions and they are behind bars because of their value. The crown of the Virgin is made of silver and I think the vestment is made of gold thread. Impressive.
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The ceilings of the side corridors were equally striking and beautiful, lighter but with contrasting details.
A visit that surprised me, I think that art always surprises me and in this case I was really amazed by everything I saw.
Thank you very much for joining me in this discovery. I send my best regards to all of you. See you next time.
Amonet.
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