The Architectural Nuances of Southern Spain

    While the majority of Southern Spain suffers from the repercussions of

    massive, generic speculative developments that have since mostly dried 

    up in the face of the global economic crisis, there are still many 

    eccentric and whimsical details to be found.

    The first of such details might be this inspiringly long chimney

    or this unusual spiky sting ray concrete creation.

    The second detail could be this Jesus sign covered in ants
    which is actually the advertisement for the funeral home just inside

    or perhaps some left-over Colonial era relics in Murcia.

    A third ought to include this still untouched rock formation in Bol Nuevo.

    And then, of course, there is Granada
    in all of its romantic white stucco- Alhambra super glory...

    and the hidden surprises you'll discover sprinkled along the way.

Have We Reached the End of the Picturesque?

   
    Just asking...

The Vernacular of Southern Spain: Part 1

Filosofia is posting from South Eastern Spain for the next two weeks

so here is a look at some of the architecture I have encountered thus far:

This house looks like it is supported by ivy.

    This is the main church in Murcia.

    This is a really nice column detail.

    This is a gorgeous Murciano window.

   This is a fountain decorated by local protesters at City Hall.

   This is where the Bishop lives.
   You may visit him if your priest contests your marriage.

    This is probably a very nice Rafael Moneo building but the Spanish
    have decided to inexplicably cover it with a giant billboard.

    And this this is a nice palm tree.