Discover Toledo - Sept. 19-20 - 5pm

Calling all armchair travelers! Join SpainLifestyle.com for an unforgettable journey to Toledo, brought to life by expert guide Karla Ingleton Darocas, BA (Hons). 

This special travel presentation will explore the stunning history and beauty of Toledo, starting with its ancient monuments and continuing to its most recent architectural gems, all illuminated with original travel photography.

With so much to see, the presentation is split into two parts, so you can sign up for one or both. 

Whether you're a seasoned traveler or just curious about this incredible city, you’ll share the experience with other travel enthusiasts in the comfort of a cozy boardroom—complete with a hot or cold beverage in hand.

Don't miss this chance to explore the treasures of Toledo without ever leaving your seat!

DETAILS 

• Thursday, September 19, 2024
• Friday, September 20, 2024

** 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

** Cost - Donation

** Benitachell Properties (Boardroom) 

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The Conquest of Huesca" by Ulpiano Checa

This painting is quite large; unfortunately, I couldn't ascertain its exact dimensions. However, it proudly hangs high above the central courtyard of the Museum in Siguenza. You can view it directly from the second-floor gallery.

It depicts the Battle of Alcoraz, an armed encounter that took place on November 15, 1096, near Huesca, involving Aragonese and Pamplona troops on one side and Muslim troops from Zaragoza supported by Castilian forces on the other.

Museum of Antique Religious Art of Sigüenza-Guadalajara’s Diocese

The Museum of Antique Religious Art of Sigüenza-Guadalajara’s Diocese is located in a 16th-century neoclassical small palace known as "The Barrena's Old House," which belonged to the Gamboa family for four hundred years until 1923. (In the last century, it served as a hotel, a neighbor's house, and a branch of a bank.) 

Don Lorenzo Bericiartúa Valerdi, while serving as bishop of this diocese, purchased the building in 1956 with the intention of converting it into the Diocese's Museum. However, it was his successor, Don Laureano Castán Lacoma, supported by the nuncio Luigi Dadaglio, who officially inaugurated it on May 11th, 1968. Initially, the exhibition only occupied the ground floor of the building, but in 1972, it was extended to include the first floor. Currently, the museum occupies the entire building.

JÁVEA WALK

Explore and Learn About JÁVEA by visiting its historical architecture and monuments with Arts Historian, Educator & Author 

- Karla Ingleton Darocas, B. A. (Hons) 

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THE MAJESTIC 'VIRGIN OF THE CARTHUSIANS' BY FRANCISCO DE ZURBARÁN

I had to sit down to take in the full size of this huge painting of the Virgin of the Carthusians or the Virgin of the Caves or the Virgin of Mercy, 1655, by Francisco de Zurbarán, as it measures approximately 217 x 161 centimeters (or about 85.4 x 63.4 inches) in size.

ZURBARÁN'S FEMALE SAINTS: AWE-INSPIRING MASTERPIECES

I finally got to meet these beautiful ladies of Francisco de Zurbarán up close. It was amazing to get the opportunity to really appreciate the intricacies of these masterpieces. The meticulous rendering of fabrics decorated with intricate patterns and textures adds to the overall richness of the compositions and demonstrates Zurbarán's exceptional ability to capture minute details and textures.

WATCH * 3D ANIMATION OF GALATEA OF THE SPHERES * A DALI PORTRAIT

"Galatea of the Spheres"," painted by the surrealist artist Salvador Dalí in 1952, is a remarkable testimony to Dalí's unmistakable artistic style and his enthusiasm for the realms of science and mysticism. This masterpiece encompasses various facets that illuminate the complexity of Dalí's vision:

WATCH * UN CHIEN ANDALOU * SALVADOR DALI'S FIRST FILM

In 1929, Salvador Dalí (1904 - 1989) collaborated in Paris with the Spanish film director and fellow student Luis Buñuel (1900 - 1983) on a film project that was so peculiar that it achieved legendary status. It was the first deliberate attempt to shock the audience.

WATCH DESTINO * SENSATIONAL SURREALIST MAGIC

Destino was an animated short film that resulted from a collaboration between Walt Disney and the Spanish surrealist painter Salvador Dalí. The music, composed by Mexican songwriter Armando Domínguez and performed by Mexican singer Dora Luz, accompanied the captivating images.