List of missing landmarks in Spain

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This list of missing landmarks in Spain includes remarkable buildings, castles, royal palaces, medieval towers, city gates and other remarkable built structures that no longer exist in Spain, also including in this article those that partially are still standing.

Existed hundred destroyed landmarks that were all over Spain, although still standing much wonders, many of these monuments could well be world heritage sites or be a proofs of the history of its cities in today. For a more complete list see the Category:Destroyed landmarks in Spain.

List (by alphabetical and city order)

Buildings

Image Name Location Architectural style/era Date of construction Date of demolition / refurbishment Status Notes
120px Archbishop's Palace of Alcalá de Henares Alcalá de Henares, Community of Madrid Mudéjar, Herrerian 1209 1939, during the Spanish Civil War Partially survived It is the place where was performed the first meeting between the Catholic Monarchs and Christopher Columbus. It was barracks of tanks and ammunitions, both during and after the Spanish Civil War, when, for the failure to prevent flammable materials that were there there was a big fire. It was not the first suffered in its long history, but one of the most voracious, because it destroyed much of the buildings, however some survived
Old Spa Gran Hotel La Toja in 1907.jpg Balneario da Toxa Island of A Toxa, Galicia Galician Regionalist of the time 1907 1945, during the Francoist period Almost complete refurbishment Suffered a restoration, a almost complete refurbishment, although survives various sections or elements inside the modern building
Avinguda de la Llum Barcelona, Catalonia Modern 1940 1992, during the modern government and autonomies Partially survived It was the first underground mall of its kind to open in Europe. It was partially demolished for the 1992 Summer Olympics. Now survives sections in a underground stage of a Sephora store
Casa Trinxet 1.jpg Casa Trinxet Barcelona, Catalonia Modernisme 1904 1968, during the Francoist period Demolished It was demolished despite attempts by artists and intellectuals to save it for conversion into a museum of Modernisme
Castle of burgos old.jpg Castle of Burgos Burgos, Castile and León Visigothic, Moorish, Christian 1813, during the Napoleonic French invasion Ruins survived It was a castle and alcázar, being inhabited by some Castilian kings. During the Napoleonic invasion the French soldiers transformated significanttly the castle, and then Frenchs without any apparent justification exploded the castle, more than two hundred French soldiers died in the blast, and a church also destroyed, that shakes the entire population
Iglesia de San Pedro Mártir (Calatayud).jpg Church of San Pedro Mártir Calatayud, Aragon Mudéjar 1368 1856, during the Spanish confiscation period demolished After of its confiscation and its use as barracks, was demolished on the pretext that blocked traffic on the road proceedings of Madrid
Arcaded gallery of the chapel of Lara of the Church of Santa María del Temple, Ceinos de Campos.jpg Templar church of Saint Mary Ceinos de Campos, Castile and León Romanesque 12th century late-19th century, during the Spanish confiscation period Some elements survives and some form part of houses It was a beautiful Templar Romanesque church in a small town. In Ceinos de Campos was the oldest Encomienda of the Order of the Knights Templars in the Kingdom of León, cited already in 1168, comparable in importance to the Ponferrada and Faro. Don Gonzalo Núñez de Lara, regent of Henry I, who opposed the enthronement of Ferdinand III of Castile, was exiled to Muslim lands. He died in Baeza, in 1222, and in his will he arranged to be buried in the Templar chapel in Ceinos de Campos, where he was transferred to a rich tomb. n 1799 the neoclassical architect Francisco Álvarez Benavides considered its demolition, but the attack did not hurt but some parts of the precious monument. Then the church was used to convert it into a cemetery. In 1853 and 1860 it is being completed the ruin, and years later, the Sculpture Museum of Valladolid acquired, from the owners of the chapel, some of the sculptural remains and arches of the gallery described. In 4,000 pesetas were bought three arches, two window arches, four columns, six capitals and a few of sculptural fragments of the Caryatids. Yet it could mounted on the stretch that connected the entrance of the College of San Gregorio with the Chapel of it a memory of what had been quite a splendid monument. At present the remains brought by the Sculpture Museum of Valladolid are located in Ceinos. Also in some houses in Ceinos de Campos are preserved certain architectural elements that belonged to the church
Old facade of Cathedral of Cuenca.jpg Cuenca Cathedral Cuenca, Castile-La Mancha Romanesque, Anglo and French Norman Gothic 1257 1902, during the Spanish confiscation period Remains almost all, except its tower and most of the main facade looking different The highlight of the building is that belongs to a very initial approach of the Gothic architecture, closely related to Anglo-Norman and French-Norman art of 12th century, as the Soissons Cathedral, Laon Cathedral and Notre Dame de Paris. Inspires the construction of the Cathedral, the wife of Alfonso VIII, Leonor of England or Plantagenet, daughter of King Henry II Plantagenet of England and Eleanor of Aquitaine, Duchess of Aquitaine and sister of Richard the Lionheart. For her dowry, Eleanor of England or Plantagenet, Countess of Gascony, is accompanied by Norman knights who will be those who will exercise their influence over the factory of the cathedral. Due to a lightning strike on the cathedral came the collapse of the Tower of the Giraldo, which took place on April 13, 1902, along came the outcome of the death of four young, being alive three children among rubble, then it made a lowly restoration of its facade. Still remains almost all except the main tower and the most of the main facade Today remains the plans of restore completely the Cathedral once it reach an integral architectural approach
Arc of the Ears by David Roberts colorful.jpg Gate of the Ears Granada, Andalusia Moorish 12th century 1884, during the Spanish confiscation period and the ensanches/eixamples It rebuilt an smaller arc from the accumulated original remains of the Gate of the Ears The main theory of its name suggests that it was so called because of the habit of hanging in the gate, ears and other members of the criminals and evildoers who were condemned to death, after a probable execution in the nearby Plaza de Bib-Rambla. But curiously it is not the only bloody legend or story there about the origin of its name. Another account that in times of Philip IV of Spain, it sunk a tablao overloaded with people, with the misfortune that had died, and that many ladies came mutilated by the hands of evils that advantage the confusion, stayed with earrings of the ladies cutting them directly the ears. During both the Moorish and Spanish era, was the only entrance that had the Plaza de Bib Rambla, being surrounded by the Walls. Part of an estimated tower in about 10-11 meters high. Not being a military and defensive building itself had a more elegant line. The Catholic Monarchs put on the second arc a painting depicting Our Lady of the Rose, and whose sides are crowned the initials of the Kings (as happened in a lot of Spanish gates, virgins were placed by the Catholic Monarchs). During the 19th century was the subject of enormous controversy before its demolition in which it came to intervene the then highest authority of the state. Torres Balbás try to rebuilt the gate in 1933, with only the original remains that were accumulated, placing the new arc in its current location. He rise this remains, and now still located, almost hidden by foliage and trees, in the Forest of the Alhambra
Palacio Buen Retiro Leonardo.jpg Buen Retiro Palace Madrid, Community of Madrid Herrerian 1640 1808, during the Napoleonic French invasion Partially survived It was for periods Royal residence. During the Napoleonic invasion the French troops stationed in Madrid used the palace and its annexes as barracks. Powder kegs were stored in the gardens and a bunker was built for them, causing irreparable damage, although survives the Hall of the Kingdoms; the Casón del Buen Retiro being now an annex of the Museo del Prado; and the gardens that forms the Retiro Park
Buen Retiro Porcelain Factory Madrid, Community of Madrid 1760 1812, by the English during the Napoleonic invasion period Many porcelains manufactured by the factory survived The porcelain's quality of this factory was internationally recognized, and its manufacturing techniques were kept a state secret. There were other factories in the Madrid area producing luxuries such as tapestries, glass etc. The factory’s range of products produced between 1770 and 1775 included sculptures, porcelain plaques, dinner services, and artificial flower bouquets. Two revetments of porcelain comprising the existing Gabinetes de la Porcelana made by factory’s artists were installed at Aranjuez and at Madrid. During the Peninsular War, orders came from Wellington to burn the factory and it ceased production. It has been suggested that its destruction was prompted by considerations of commercial rivalry on the part of the British
Casa del Tesoro.jpg Casa del Tesoro Madrid, Community of Madrid Christian 16th century 19th century, during the Napoleonic French invasion Demolished It was demolished by Joseph Bonaparte (brother of Napoleon) and today in its place is the Plaza de Oriente
Parroquia Salvador Texeira.jpg Church of San Salvador Madrid, Community of Madrid Romanesque, Herrerian 12th century 1868, during the Spanish confiscation period Demolished It was one of the ten churches that are cited in the Fuero of Madrid of 1202. Was remarkable the height of its tower that was known as Atalaya de la Villa. Among its missions it was alert in case of emergencies such as fires and disasters, and warn of the celebration of different municipal acts. Its tower tower excelled in its front two separate municipal coats of arms, which reported that direct link with the Council. In this temple it took place the meetings of the Council of Madrid until the construction of the Casa de la Villa in the 17th century. The call for municipal meetings was done through the bell tower, which also had the task of marking the curfew (at nine in winter and an hour later in summer), when the situation required it. The other highlight element of its tower was its clock, the oldest that was in the city
120px Church of Santa Cruz Madrid, Community of Madrid Romanesque 13th century 1868, during the Spanish confiscation period Demolished It was one of the ten churches that are cited in the Fuero of Madrid of 1202. Its tower was one of the tallest towers in the Madrid of the Habsburgs with 144 feet (about 40 meters) and was known this tower as Atalaya de la Corte. In its tower have installed a clock and its bell served to summon the council, because in the church of Santa Cruz it occasionally met the Chamber of Mayors to celebrate their festivals
Luis Paret y Alcázar - La Puerta del Sol en Madrid.jpg Churches of the Buen Suceso Madrid, Community of Madrid Baroque 1611, 1868 1854, 1975, during the ensanches/eixamples in the Spanish confiscation period and during the Francoist period Demolished The first church was also an hospital built by Juan de Herrera and ordered to built by Philip II of Spain. Due to the reform of the Puerta del Sol was demolished. Of this building remained a columns that were brought to the Casa de Bruguera, The Clock it wore the façade is the Clock of the Puerta del Sol; The second church it were given new tasks, such as the public and free consultation and cure and the relief in accidents on public roads, while assuming additional functions such as the special hospital for diseases of children and sick Home of Health for sick pensioners. In 1942, this second church it removed the hospital services, which become covered by the Directorate General of Health of the Army of the Air. It was demolished that then maybe threatens ruin
Antiguo Convento de Copacabana. Agustinos Recoletos. Madrid.jpg Convent of Copacabana Madrid, Community of Madrid Baroque 1620 1837, during the Spanish confiscation period Demolished It housed the image of the patron saint of Peru brought in 1662. In 1837 the monks were expelled and the convent disentailed during the Ecclesiastical confiscations of Mendizábal. It was the own Mendizábal who bought it at auction. Shortly after was shot down
Convento de san felipe madrid.jpg Convent of San Felipe el Real Madrid, Community of Madrid Baroque 1547 1838, during the Spanish confiscation period Demolished It was a convent of Augustinian monks built by Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, also it had a steps around the building which served as talking shop. It suffered a fire in 1718 and the whole complex was very mistreated during Napoleonic invasion. After the confiscation of Mendizábal, was demolished in 1838 to widen the Calle Mayor and, instead, was built the first apartment building in the city, the Casa Cordero
CONVENTO DE SAN NORBERTO.jpg Convent of San Norberto Madrid, Community of Madrid Baroque 1611 1811, during the Napoleonic French invasion Demolished It was victim of the king Joseph Bonaparte (brother of Napoleon) who it modified and and then he demolished it
Iglesia de Santo Tomás desde la plaza de Santa Cruz, Madrid (J. Laurent).jpg Convent of Santo Tomás Madrid, Community of Madrid Baroque 1656 1872, during the Spanish confiscation period Demolished It was a Dominican convent made by the Churriguera family supported by the Count-Duke of Olivares. Also it had, in 19th century, a café shop established on the ground floor of the convent. Church and convent were secularized and confiscated in 1836, going to have many uses, from administrative center to headquarters Milicia Nacional. The complex entirely disappeared three years after suffering a strong fire
Puerta de atocha1.jpg Gate of Atocha Madrid, Community of Madrid Neoclassical 1769 1850, during the Spanish confiscation period Demolished It was the one that had the Walls of Philip IV, was built by Ventura Rodríguez, on a program to improve several of the gates of Madrid, which also were built or improved the existing gates Puerta de Alcalá and Puerta de Bilbao, the latter two by Sabatini
Humanejos madrid.jpg Gothic-Mudéjar church of Humanejos Madrid, Community of Madrid Gothic, Mudéjar 14th century 19th century, 1980, during the Spanish confiscation period and the modern government and autonomies Demolished It is also possible that it was built on a previous also Christian temple. The church became a meeting point for the many travelers passing. This accelerated its deterioration, although it is conceivable that was the subject of intense looting. Was finally completely demolished in the 1980s for rose the today Autovía A-42
Frontón Fiesta Alegre.png Fiesta Alegre fronton Madrid, Community of Madrid Baroque Revival 1892 1965, during the Francoist period Demolished Fistly it was a Basque pelota court, and later was a Basketball court hosting the Real Madrid Baloncesto
Hotel-florida 1920.jpg Hotel Florida Madrid, Community of Madrid Ecleptic 1924 1964, during the Francoist period Demolished It was a marble hotel. Figures as Ernest Hemingway, Mijaíl Koltsov, John Dos Passos, Geoffrey Cox, Henry Buckley, Ksawery Pruszyński, Wiadomosci Literackie, O. D. Gallagher and Herbert L. Matthew stayed at it during the Spanish Civil War where wrote important plays and articles
Noviciado de la Compañía de Jesús of Madrid 1860 - 64.jpg Noviciado de la Compañía de Jesús Madrid, Community of Madrid Baroque 1606 1964, during the Spanish confiscation period Partially survived The Jesuits were finally expelled of this church by the confiscations of Mendizábal. After being used as a barracks for military engineers, in 1843 the building became house the Complutense University. But was reformed, now survives the perimeter walls, used for building the auditorium of the university. Of the rest of the complex are preserved the spaces of the two ancient cloisters, converted into courtyards, around which the various offices and classrooms are distributed
Palacio de los Alcañices1.jpg Palace of the Marquis of Alcañices Madrid, Community of Madrid Herrerian 17th century 1883, during the ensanches/eixamples in the Spanish confiscation period Demolished It was ordered to built by Luis Méndez de Haro 6th Marquis del Carpio, a favorite of Philip IV. Subsequently was inhabited by the Dukes of Béjar, Pedro de Alcántara Téllez-Girón y Beaufort Spontin and Maria Josefa Pimentel, also by the 15th Marquess of Alcañices when began to be used with its gardens with parterres by the nobility as a rest area. Also was inhabited by the 16th Marquess of Alcañices who marriage to Russian Princess Sofia Sergeyevna Trubetskaya, in this time the palace became the center of the Alfonsine meetings. Had as visitors Isidro González Velázquez, Guesdon, Parcerisa, Clifford, Laurent, etc. In 1854 it built new stables at the palace. The cost of supporting the monarchy, from the Duke of Sesto, and the works of extension of the nearby streets forced the Duke of Sesto to sell the Palace in 1882 to the board of the Bank of Spain who it demolished
Palacio de Indo.jpg Palace of Indo Madrid, Community of Madrid Neo-Renaissance 1866 1904, during the Spanish confiscation period Gardens partially survived Inside the luxurious palace was decorated by numerous works of art that had accumulated Indo and his descendants; in the early 20th century, both the mansion and its contents went up for auction, when the Duke of Montellano bought the building in 1901, but not take long to tear it down. The palace had a beautiful landscaped garden. There are very few remains of the old garden, then bounded by a fence, currently open; of the original trees survived three magnolias apparently -at until some time ago were four-, some thick trunk pagoda trees and shrubs
Bedchamber of the Duchess of former Palacio de La Moncloa.jpg Palace of La Moncloa before the Spanish Civil War Madrid, Community of Madrid Neoclassical 1781 1940s, during the Spanish Civil War and during the Francoist period Demolished In the first third of the 17th century the Marquis of the Carpio and of Eliche ordered to raise a mansion known for its frescoes that adorned the outside walls. After passing through several owners, La Moncloa was bought in 1781 by the Duchess of Arcos who undertook a major reform of the palace, following the Neoclassical trends of the moment. In 1784 the palace passed to her daughter the popular Duchess of Alba portrayed by Goya. During the reign of Isabel II in 1846, the entire property was transferred to the Spanish State. At first it was under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Development, until was taken the decision to create a museum, which was inaugurated in 1929. The Spanish Civil War meant the destruction of the property. Being in ruinous state it was demolished during the government of Franco
Palacio-de-Xifré-5.jpg Palace of Xifré Madrid, Community of Madrid Moorish Revival 1862 1950, during the Francoist period Elements survived The Palace, a small imitation of the Alhambra in Granada, was built by Catalan businessman Jose Xifré Downing which was heir to one of the largest fortunes in the 19th century, he met the architect José Contreras who was then the restorer of the Alhambra. José Contreras, was a pioneer of Neo-al-Andalusian architecture and before starting the construction of the Palace, he received a scholarship for six months by Xifré to study the incorporation of the decorations of the Alhambra in his future Palace. From the outer gate, through the facades and all inside, imitated in an very good way the golden age of the al-Aldalusian architecture. His son Josep Xifré Hamel sold the palace in 1914. After several change of owners, in 1949, the palace was purchased by a real estate that dropped it a year later. Part of the remains of the palace are preserved today as: The facade that was acquired to incorporate it into a hotel in Losa de Riofrío, in Castile and León. The beautiful staircase went to Chiloeches, in Castilla-La Mancha. The Embassy of France acquired the hardwood floors. The Marquises of Deleitosa bought eaves, decorations for install them on their farm in Salamanca. The central courtyard, with its marble columns, was acquired for mounting on a farm Soto Huerta owned in the old highway of Barajas. The Directorate General of Architecture bought a number of windows to be deposited at the School of Architecture, but were literally plundered to exception of the bulky parts
120px Palace of the Duke of Arión Madrid, Community of Madrid Neo-Renaissance 19th century 1960s, during the Francoist period Demolished Was also known as the Palace of José Campo or Palace of the Marquises of la Puente and Sotomayor
Palacio del duque de úceda (plaza de colón).jpg Palace of the Duke of Úceda in Plaza de Colón Madrid, Community of Madrid Neo-Baroque 1864 1964, during the Francoist period Demolished This palace had two floors and superior body with slate roofing with elegant mansards. It was the palace first property of the Duke of Úceda, to be acquired in 1876 by the Marquis of Salamanca, without ever reaching never live in it, and later, around 1890 it was purchased by the widow Duchess of Medinaceli, plus Duchess of Denia y Tarifa. It suffered a fire on November 25, 1917, unleashed at dawn and mainly affected the façade overlooking the Plaza de Colón. Lost countless works of art that decorated its interior. It was rebuilt and remained in place until 1964, when its demolition was decided to work for speculative criteria in a plan to modernize the plaza
Second Palace of the Marquis of Casa Riera.jpg Palaces of the Marquis of Casa Riera Madrid, Community of Madrid Neo-Renaissance e. 19th century, 1894 1893, 1916, both during the Spanish confiscation period Demolished The first palace was built as a dowry for the Duchess of Abrantes, for that was designated with the name of "the house of the pins". In the new building lived the Marquis of Ariza, the Russian ambassador, Prince Tatischef, and the famous provisionist of the French army and great financial Gabriel-Julien Ouvrard in 1823 and 1824, at which time were held in its halls magnificent soirees and banquets, until it acquired the Marquis of Riera, who invested large sums in its decoration. The extension of the house and gardens was considerable, besides providing at facing, on the calle del Turco, of another large housing for garages and offices, with which it communicated by an underground tunnel. It was demolished and in its place was raised other palace called same as its predecessor, was the second palace, ordered to built by the self nephew of the Marquis of Riera, Alejandro Riera Mora. It was built in stone, brick and slate in the attic area. And like the previous one, had a garden
Interior palacio del marques de portugalete.jpg Palace of the Marquis of Portugalete Madrid, Community of Madrid Neo-Renaissance 1860s 1945, during the Francoist period Demolished Its owner was the Marquis of Portugalete and Duke of Bailén. This palace had ballroom (upholstered of flowers), a chapel for religious events, billiard room, a hall of portraits, bathrooms decorated in Pompeian style by the painter Oreste Mancini, gallery museum, music hall and a large number of dependencies. The decor all of it made of Carrara marble, tapestries and painting of Francisco Goya, Vicente López, Palmaroli, Eduardo Rosales, Murillo, Pradilla, Madrazo, Gisbert, Casado del Alisal, etc., sculptors being the most renowned Benlliure, ebony and ivory furnitures, colorful chandeliers and windows. The palace was built in the center of the plot, having an inner courtyard with garden, the outside was enclosed by a fence. At the death without descendants of the 3rd Duke of Bailén, the palace and its contents were inherited the widow of the carnal niece. She did especially through her celebrated parties and meetings. For many years the palace was a meeting place for the wealthy and political classes of the time as Cánovas del Castillo. In its halls national politics was so commonplace
Alcazar de Madrid siglo XVII.jpg Royal Alcázar of Madrid Madrid, Community of Madrid Moorish, Herrerian 9th century Christmas Eve 1734, a fire started in the chamber of the French artist Jean Ranc, during the kingdom of the first Bourbon Part of the painting collection of its interior survived First it was a Muslim fortress, later was royal home of Castilian and Spanish kings. The first extension to the building was commissioned by King Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, and its exterior was constructed by the architect Juan Gómez de Mora in 1636, commissioned by King Philip IV of Spain. Famous both for its artistic richness and its irregular architecture, was the residence of the Spanish Royal Family and the seat of the Court including the Castilian Crown until that this alcazar was burned by the Frech artist Jean Ranc. On Christmas Eve of 1734, the Court moved to the Palace of El Pardo, it is declared a terrible fire in the Royal Alcázar of Madrid. The fire, which may have originated in a chamber of the painter of the court the French Jean Ranc, spread rapidly, without being able to be controlled in any moment. it spread over four days and was of such intensity that some objects silver were melted by the heat and the remains of metal (along with precious stones) had to be collected in buckets. The recovery of many paintings of the Alcázar was left on the back burner, given the difficulties involved in its size and location at various heights and multiple rooms. Some of these paintings were embedded in the walls. Hence a number of paintings that were kept in the building at the time ("The expulsion of the Moors" of Velázquez) is lost, and others (like Las Meninas) unpins frames were saved and thrown through the windows. However, part of the pictorial collections had been previously transferred to the Palace del Buen Retiro, to preserve the renovations that were taking place inside the Royal Alcázar, which saved them from probable destruction. Extinguished the fire, the building was reduced to rubble. The walls that remained standing had to be demolished, given its state of disrepair. Four years after his disappearance, in 1738, Philip V ordered the construction of the current Royal Palace of Madrid, whose works spread over three decades. Some historians says the French House of Bourbon did not like this alcazar because it was austere, it was in complete opposition with the French taste which had imbued his life, so this fire could be premeditated, although there would be no negative if built another palace, but there was that competition of sumptuosity between dynasties
Antigua Real Armería de Madrid.jpg Former Royal Armoury of Madrid Madrid, Community of Madrid Christian 1565 1884, during the Spanish confiscation period Much of its armoury collection survived This building was ordered to built by Philip II of Spain. It was structured around a rectangular hall of 63 meters long by 10 meters wide, and consists of ground floor and main floor. Crowning the building a ledge of stone on which stood the roof truss and slate roof, and stepped gables at both front ends. Downstairs, destined to stables, it had three naves, while the upper floor, where it settled the Armory, was completely clear. The interior of the hall was completed in 1565. It was whitewashed and a large portion decorated with azulejos from Talavera de la Reina pottery by Juan Florez. The most characteristic element of its structure was the called "Arc of the Armoury" that connected the Alcázar with the outside, the arc was built during the reign of Charles II of Habsburg. A fire destroyed partially the Armory built by Philip II. No expense spared Alfonso XII ordered the construction of a new building which is its current headquarters
120px Tower of la Parada Madrid, Community of Madrid Herrerian 1549 1714, by a fire caused by Austrian troops during the War of the Spanish Succession Ruins survived This building was decorated by leading painters, including Rubens and Velázquez, who contributed some of his "jester" portraits, including The Jester Don John of Austria, The Jester Don Diego de Acedo, Portrait of Francisco Lezcano and Portrait of Pablo de Valladolid. His Aesop and Menippus are also thought to have been intended for the lodge, as well as several of his well-known portraits of the royal family relaxed in hunting or riding clothes, including Prince Balthasar Charles as a Hunter. Rubens was commissioned in 1636 to produce sixty mythological paintings, which he managed to do in about 18 months, assisted by Jacob Jordaens, Cornelis de Vos, Pieter Snayers, Thomas Willeboirts Bosschaert, Theodoor van Thulden, Jan Boeckhorst and others, working to his designs. Forty of the paintings survive, as well as many of Rubens' oil sketches and drawings. Most of all these works are in the Museo del Prado
Antiguo Edificio Castromil. (derruido a finales de los 70).jpg Edificio Castromil Santiago de Compostela, Galicia Galician Regionalist of the time 1926 1975, during the Francoist period Demolished Firstly it was built in order to destine it to café-bar and restaurant. in the early 1970s, the City Hall wanted to build an underground car parking, thinking in revitalize the city of Santiago. To carry out it decided to overturn the Castromil landmark building. The pike began the collapse of the singular building amid strong controversy unleashed in all citizens areas
Castle Alcázar de Segorbe.jpg Castle Alcázar of Segorbe Segorbe, Valencian Community Moorish, Christian ¿? 1714, during the kingdom of the first Bourbon Ruins survived This enormous complex that for over a thousand years was the residence of the most important lords, dukes and kings. Between its sections were the Tower of the Angel, its Cisterns, the Royal Chambers, the Cabinet of white marble, Galleries and the Chapel dedicated to Our Lady of la Leche. Among the lords of Segorbe stands Doña Maria de Luna, wife of King Martin, and therefore Queen of Aragon, with that the Segorban Alcázar became a royal residence, or the infante Enric de Aragón y Pimentel, better known as "Infante Fortuna" first to use the title of Duke of Segorbe, who made important works at the castle giving it many quarters, a chapel with rich ornaments (to it belonged the "Our Lady of la Leche" currently in the cathedral museum), columns of marble, transforming it into building "... very beautiful with many pieces and beautiful and well-styled rooms..." as reminds Martín de Viciana. Bishop Lorenzo Gómez de Haedo decides the construction of a new hospital and House of Mercy, and think of the Alcázar for the extraction of materials with which to carry out the work. Finally it reach the total destruction of the set. After downing only it remained standing a few remains of the walls closing the enclosure on the southern slopes of the rise, while the above constructions were completely destroyed. The Bishop Aguilar seems finally aware of the huge irreparable loss this enclave, although it is late. In fact for years that it was not used as a stately home and a strategic summit it did not use since the beginning of the century. In any case, its facilities, at least some, had to remain in good conditions, as annually was the setting for the votive festivals celebrated by the Cathedral for Our Lady of La Leche. This Virgin was the owner of the Chapel of the Alcázar from the 16th century and its image remained in the Castle until the demolition
Aqueduct Caños de Carmona Seville.jpg Roman aqueduct Caños de Carmona From Carmona to Seville, Andalusia Roman, Moorish 1st century BC 1912, during the Spanish confiscation period Three sections survived in Seville It was a 17.5 km. long aqueduct that began from the town of Carmona and finished in Seville. Data of the time that were built the Walls of Seville, approximately between the years 68 and 65 B. C., a date that was as Treasurer of the city Julius Caesar, during the Imperial Rome, being rebuilt for first time by Almohads between 1171 and 1172 because of its ruinous state. The aqueduct was in perfect working activity until its demolition. Thanks to the artistic sensibility of the Pontifical Marquis of San José de Serra and the position he held at the time, are now preserved three sections of great value in a central Sevillian avenue for admiration and enjoy of everybody
Castle of San Jorge and Torre del Oro 1770.jpg Castle of San Jorge Seville, Andalusia Visigothic, Moorish, Christian ¿? 19th century, during the Spanish confiscation period Ruins of all sections survived Visigoths created a fortification in that area. During the Castilian siege, the then called Castle of Triana or Al-Zahir Palace rendered a great service to the city delaying long time the surrender. The knights of the Order of Sant Jordi d'Alfama helped to the Conquest of Seville, due this was handed to the order the castle, being the first -after Reconquista- Christian owners and since then was renamed the castle as Castle of San Jorge. It was also used as a headquarters and prison for the Spanish Inquisition where there was more scope for the dungeons, where also lived the judges and officers of the holy office. The Inquisition leave the castle in 1626 due to the continued deterioration of its walls because of heavy flooding. After that, it was loaned to the Count-Duke of Olivares, which he dealt with repairs and care and the surveillance on goods carried on its doorstep. Given to the city, the City Hall it demolished to widening a street and generate a warehouse for grain. Ludwig van Beethoven premiered his opera Fidelio in this castle. It were carried out numerous archaeological excavations, which concluded in the need for museumization the remains. In 2009 the City Hall of Seville inaugurates the project Castillo de San Jorge, thus creating an interpretation center of the ruins and of the religious repression that led the Spanish Inquisition
Gran Cafe Paris 08 color sevilla.JPG Gran Café de París Seville, Andalusia Modernisme 1906 1950s, during the Francoist period Demolished Built by Aníbal González. It was a reference in the Sevillian social life during the first decades of the 20th century. There were arguing supporters of bullfighting, the football derby in the city. There were also uncountable meetings for discuss the Ibero-American Exposition of 1929, were held the masquerade dances of the Carnivals
Murga2.jpg Institute of Hygiene of the Doctor Murga Seville, Andalusia Neoclassical 1907 1958, during the Francoist period Demolished This building, with vocation of Roman temple, inspired in the British Museum was a residence, clinic, laboratory and scientific agencies of the Dr. Murga. It had quite popular among the Sevillan elite of the time, as a dip in the institute came the cheap cost the price of one peseta. The central nave was dedicated to works of laboratory, bacteriology and cabinet of consultations. In the pavilion on the left it was installed the electrotherapy center, and the pavilion on the right, the hydrotherapy section. Provided of fourteen bathrooms, two of them luxury. The garden of the building was flanked by sculptures referring to allegories of hygiene and the bathrooms
120px Palace of Sánchez Dalp Seville, Andalusia Andalusian Regionalist of the time early 20th century 1960s, during the Francoist period Demolished It was located in the meeting square Plaza del Duque. It was built by Argentine architect sevillanized Simón Barris y Bes. For a long time this palace was the referent of "Sevillian style" that influenced later architectures and was, as a model, the opportunity to promote new artists schools of blacksmiths, plasterers, ceramists, upholsterers and carpenters of prestige. In mid-1966, the founder of El Corte Ingles, Ramón Areces, began negotiations for the demolition of the Palacio de Sánchez-Dalp, with then Mayor José Hernández Díaz, prestigious professor of History of Art. Consummate the operation and executed the demolition by Enrique Pavón Bellver, founder of Derribos Pavón, it proceeded to the construction of a not without controversy commercial building. In its place is a Corte Inglés store
120px Palace of the Marquis of Palomares Seville, Andalusia Andalusian Regionalist of the time mid-19th century 1965, during the Francoist period Demolished It was one of the demolished buildings of the former precious Plaza del Duque. In 1879 Don Juan Antonio Fernández de la Riva, bought the building in third auction deserted to the Marquis of Palomares, and founded the Almacenes del Duque (Stores of the Duke), placing on its roof an monumental overburden covering the courtyard recycled in fabric store of clothing and drapery. On the death of he, continued in the business his children. All the children of both brothers were born and lived in the palace in the spacious area enabled for residence. The son took the generational change and achieved a successes stage became Almacenes del Duque in emblematic establishment of the local trade of textiles, clothing and parcels. Since 1960 are made efforts sale at the City Hall, Civil Government, Ministerial delegations, etc., but none of these public body want or could cope with the acquisition of this impressive property. In 1964 it acquired Jorge Bardeau and then sold to El Corte Inglés, being shot down. In its place is a Corte Inglés store
120px Gate of San Fernando Seville, Andalusia Visigothic, Moorish, Christian 1760 1868, during the ensanches/eixamples in the Spanish confiscation period Demolished It was one of the gates that had the Walls of Seville. Draws the attention the monumentality of the gate, escorted in turn by the two crenellated towers that made faithful squires in its past defensive duties. This gate had one century of life. In City Hall of September 9, 1864 it was decided to demolish this gate, but having emerged some difficulties by Mr. Administrator of the Royal Heritage defending the ownership of this monument, as belonging to the Royal House, being saved in those days of suffering fate reserved for other Sevillan gates, although the revolutionary pickaxe turned into rubble after auctioned
120px Gates of Triana Seville, Andalusia Moorish, Christian 1588 1868, during the ensanches/eixamples in the Spanish confiscation period Ruins in different locations survived It was one of the gates that had the Walls of Seville. It was the only one walls gate in Seville who had three arches, and is considered one of the most majestic walls gate existed in Seville for its elegance and height. Some scholars argue that its traces were designed by the architect Juan de Herrera. In the intermediate space between the two facades there is a large lounge called "El Castillo", which was used as a prison for prisoners belonging to the nobility. The city grew and this, instead of jumping on the battlements of the walls, decided to tear it down. The journey of Queen Isabel II to Seville in 1868 was the trigger that prompted definitively the demolition of the gate, at the height of the revolutionary government. No doubt it turned efforts the intellectuals of the city, but the First Spanish Republic, hungry for revenge, wanted to erase all signs of monarchy in the city of Seville, and this gate was definitely part of that symbol. Curiously, in the current steely changes of color in what was the plant of the gate and the width of the street it was who had the arch. Its remains were divided into two destinations, some of them served as a foundation for building of the 24th house on the calle San Eloy, house belonging to the contractor who carried out the demolition; the other remain was sold to "Aguas de Jerez", which also sold much of the fountains and cobblestone dismantled the city in that decade. In turn, some of these remains it used the same Jerezian company to create the deposit of the Zoo of Jerez de la Frontera and in fact, today part of these stones are exposed in this zoo as a trophy
120px Gate Real Seville, Andalusia Possibly Roman, Moorish, Christian ¿? 1862, during the ensanches/eixamples in the Spanish confiscation period Remains survived It was one of the gates that had the Walls of Seville. called until 1570 as Puerta de Goles, believed to be a Muslim degeneration of the name of Hercules, whose effigy crowned the gate. It is considered one of the gates that arose during the expansion of the Sultan Ali ibn Yusuf (1083-1143) and therefore from the Almoravid time of the city. Historians attribute its origin to Julius Caesar. It was completely rebuilt in 1565, eliminating all the military matters before it, and inside it housed a chapel dedicated to the Our Lady of Mercy and another to the Christ of Redemption. King Ferdinand III of Castile in 1248 entered in the city through it. In 1570 the king Philip II of Spain also entered in the city through it being only visit to the city. To consequence of this entry, the gate stopped being named as till then, to adopt the name of Gate Real
One of the three triumphal archs in seville for the arrival of Queen Isabel II, 2.jpg Triumphal arches for the arrival of Isabel II to Seville Seville, Andalusia Neo-Renaissance 1862 During the Spanish confiscation period Demolished It were several triumphal arches that rose in the city of Seville in September 1862 to welcome Queen Isabel II of Spain and her royal husband Don Francis of Assisi, who arrived on the day 17 to the old former Cordoba Station located at the Campo de Marte, where it had arranged one arch, after which was placed in the place a street of flags and pennants by which marched the sovereigns together with the Dukes of Montpensier, who had come welcome to them
120px Patriarch's Castle Tarragona, Catalonia Christian 13th century 1813, during the Napoleonic French invasion Demolished Its construction was begun in the 12th century by Archbishop Bernat Tort, and was completed by the Archbishop Bernat de Olivella. The result was a manor fortress in which lived all the prelates of the Tarraconense headquarter until the early 19th century, when Archbishop Romuald Mon moved to the new palace during his prelature. Here was prisoner the French king Francis I in the 16th century captured by the Tercios. Later, during the period of the Peninsular War, and due to the large increase in troops, the Patriarch's Castle was intended to serve as accommodation for the Napoleonic French troops. It was the circumstance that led to it was dynamited with mines to evacuate the city by the Frenchs. French general Bartoletti put so much interest in disappear it
Puente de la Exposicion Regional Valenciana.jpg Bridge of the Exposición Regional Valenciana 1909 Valencia, Valencian Community Modernisme, Art Deco 1909 1957, in a flood during the Francoist period Demolished It was built on the occasion of the celebration of the Valencian Regional Exhibition of 1909. It was a bridge of reinforced concrete but unfortunately it was destroyed on October 14, 1957 in the flood of the Turia of that year
Façana de la Casa de la Ciutat de València abans de ser enderrocada.jpg Casa de la Ciutat Valencia, Valencian Community Valencian Gothic 1302 1860, during the Spanish confiscation period Many sections survives scattered It was the Gothic city hall. It had lodge halls for the juries of the city (Sala del Consejo), Hall of inkstand, courts of justices of criminal and civil, imprisonment of men and women, offices of notaries, Hall of the Rational, Hall of Archives, halls for tax administrators, and a Hall dedicated exclusively to Chapel, another Chapel with ribbed vaulted roofs, another hall for the called Secret Council or Council of the Juries, and a hall for tax administrators. The Hall of the Secret Council, was decorated with murals the walls, made in 1392, with scenes of the Last Judgment, the Heaven, the Hell and the Guardian Angel of the city. Between 1418 and 1426 it concludes the so-called Golden Hall, well known for the rich paneled ceiling (roof) that it closed. The hall it devoted to representative and ceremonial functions. Between 1421 and 1423 are constructed new halls that are expanding the perimeter and height of the building. In 1458 still it is working on minor details of the halls. The so-called Golden Hall survives in the the Llotja de la Seda . This hall is the main and most sumptuous of the building and its destination were meetings of jurors and representative functions. A series of paintings on wooden boards of pine with paintings of kings of the Crown of Aragon for the Hall of the Council, of which only are preserved four in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya. The central panel of the Triptych of the Judgment by Vrancke van der Stockt of the Chapel of the Casa de la Ciutat is preserved in the City Museum. In the Llotja de la Seda, is the iron gate that closed one of the halls of the Casa de la Ciutat. and other elements survives
Palaciodelreal.jpg Del Real Royal Palace Valencia, Valencian Community Moorish, Valencian Gothic 11th century 1810, during the Napoleonic French invasion Remains survives It was the former residence of the kings of Valencia in the «Head and Home» of the Kingdom, as the city of Valencia was then called. It was also known as «300 keys palace» in reference to the number of rooms it had in its heights. From 11th to 19th centuries it was royal seat whether for the kings of the Taifa of Valencia or the monarchs of the Crown of Aragon, the Habsburgs and the Bourbons, while it was less appreciated by the latter. It was originally constructed by the king Abd al-Aziz as a recreation residence on the outskirts of the city. The Arabist Henri Péres talks about the beauty and grandeur of the palace, which "included a big garden planted with fruit trees and flowers and a river that crossed it, and the palace is located in the middle, with richly decorated pavilions, which gaped open to the garden". Afterwards, Peter el Cerimoniós practically rebuilt it as the residence of the Aragonese monarchs almost entirely, incorporating some very partial remains of the old architecture, and broadened the gardens in the 14th century, keeping in mind to build a true bigger palace. John I also enlarged it so as Alfonso the Magnanimous, who, during the few years he resided in Valencia before conquering Naples, consolidated it as a royal residence and made considerable expenses to turned it into one of the best regal palaces in the Crown of Aragon. Inventories of that time indicate that it was a sumptuously decorated palace, with abundant tapestries, paintings and rich furniture. Ferdinand the Catholic, Germaine of Foix and the Duke of Calabria also improved the facilities.In 1810, during the Peninsular War, in order to deny the palace to the Napoleonic troops and avoid they using it as a bastion against the city, Valencians themselves decided to demolish it, which was absolutely useless. In fact, the demolition was due to a combination of factors: a poor military strategy, the economic needs of the Junta de Defensa and the perception by the bourgeois, liberal classes that this old grand palace was the main symbol of the past. Only some fragment of the coffered ceiling, preserved at the Archive of the Kingdom in Valencia, was saved from its formidable brickwork. Although it is clear that the Del Real Palace is irrecoverable, in 1810 was razed to the ground, the illusion of archaeologists is increasing. Excavations at the Viveros garden were made. Archaeologists have unearthed last week the first walls, belonging to the Torre de la Reina. A magnificent tower which was the residence of the Queen Maria, wife of Alfonso V of Aragon, although in the last period of the palace was used as a kitchen. Experts say they are about to stumble upon the foundations of the called Torre del Rey and the large porch of the set of buildings
120px Modernisme square of the City Hall of Valencia Valencia, Valencian Community Modernisme 1931 1950s, during the Francoist period Demolished It was then carried out by a high and triangular platform. The corners, culminated with fountains, representing the three provinces of the region. The square had the bad nickname caked, referring to the upper platform, and it mainly included two elements: the steps of classic style and Mercado de las Flores (Flower Market). The latter was an underground space, that inserted into the square itself, served for florists of the city sell their product. However, they were strongly opposed to be housed inside from the start. After years of disputes with florists to the front, they left in 1944 from underground. Just over a decade later the platform began to dismantle, to finally lose its appearance at different levels giving way to a flat space and demystified of all its baroque motifs
Palacio de Ripalda fachada.jpg Palace of the Countess of Ripalda Valencia, Valencian Community Eclectic 1891 1967, during the Francoist period Demolished The architect Joaquín María Arnau Miramón from 1889 began an intense professional relationship with the Countess of Ripalda, which she commissioned him important works. In 1936 the move to Valencia the government of the Republic, the palace was used as headquarters of the Ministry of Commerce. What ocurried to the building in successive years was manual: it became a romantic landscape of Valencia on the outside, but inside was suffering the natural vicissitudes of a property, that at the disappearance of its owner and change the signs of the times, it was very difficult to maintain and was deteriorating. Its demolition was all part of an urban high-flying operation: the City Council, led by Mayor Adolfo Rincón de Arellano, wanted to raise in Benimamet grounds, the facilities of the new and modern Trade Fair. And for resources it had decided to demolish the old Fair, another building of the 1930s. In line with this operation, the owners of the Palace of Ripalda also urged the demolition of the old palace shaped like a castle built in the second half of the 19th century
Palacio de la Ribera 3.jpg Palace of la Ribera Valladolid, Castile and León Herrerian 1605 1761, during the Early Bourbons period Ruins and elements survives It was the summer residence of Philip III. Its construction dates from 1602 to 1605, as part of the process of urban transformation experienced by the city after the arrival of the Court to Valladolid in 1601 to 1606. Around 1602 it reconverted the simple country home in a luxurious haven of leisure and nature for the family of Philip III of Spain, in the manner of Italian Renaissance villas. The Palacio de la Ribera was divided into two parts, one facing north of the main pavilion, which was one of the sides of a closed courtyard with three galleries arcaded, and other facing south, with a construction forming an angle to the main pavilion and a garden decorated with parterres. At the intersection of the two buildings arise a tower topped by a spire of lead, from which it dominated the river and gardens. The main entrance it opened onto the Paseo del Prado (current road of Salamanca). The palace, perpendicular to the river and on the classical style of the Habsburgs, was located on high ground safe from the dreaded flood of the channel. On its southern facade it opened five doors and twenty large windows, on the north facade thirty and four windows, and the side facing the river three balconies. Inside was a hallway, an oratory, a main staircase, four rooms on the main floor and three on top, all of them with painted ceilings, along with other agencies and services. A last room, which was decorated with azulejos and this room had a fountain. Its buildings houses housed the collection paintings itself of a Baroque Court. Fountains and statues articulate the visual axes of the garden walks following Italian late-Renaissance models with selected botanical species that created a suggestive landscape at south of the palace, where it developed a large garden with many benches, at the bottom stood a large aviary. The masterwork of these spaces was the fountain that presided over the main garden of Huerta del Rey (Orchard of the King), formed by a pond and a large cup topped by the sculpture "Samson Slaying a Philistine", a masterpiece by Italian Mannerist sculptor Giambologna. I were arranged a series of passages to link the Royal Palace and the Palacio de la Ribera, whose route was in line with the present calle de San Quirce, bordering the Palacio de los Condes de Benavente. The buildings were gradually demolished to reuse some of its elements in other buildings of Valladolid. A door from the Huerta del Rey is the Patio Herreriano Museum. The City Hall has recovered two long walls of the foundations, as well as a small outbuilding. It cleared part of the slope overlooking the river in order to place a pier to remind the pier of tower shaped in that arrived galleys and gondolas
Església San Benito el Real.png Upper bodies of the Benedictine church of San Benito el Real Valladolid, Castile and León Gothic, Renaissance 1515 19th century, during the Spanish confiscation period The church survives although the upper two bodies were lopped Today survives this church. The towers flanking the entrance were considerably taller as can also be seen in the drawing, but these were shortened in the 19th century
120px Convent of Saint Francis Vitoria-Gasteiz, Basque Country Gothic 1214 1930, during the Spanish confiscation period Remains and elements survives This convent was founded by St. Francis of Assisi himself in 1214, on his return from the Camino de Santiago. It was one of the points of the Vitorian life, and welcomed not only the Church's life, but also became headquarters of municipal and institutional sessions. Sancho VII of Navarre, the Mighty, donated to the convent his house and the Romanesque church of Santu Luzia, as chapel of worship to the convent. This convent also played an important role in political life (Scenario of the Jura of the Fueros by Queen Isabella I of Castile) and cultural with its library and the study center, where were students among others: Fray Francisco de Vitoria, Blessed Tomás de Zumárra, Simón de Anda (Governor of the Philippines). Pope Adrian VI held in that place his first Mass as Pope, hosted the provincial archives, the General Meetings had their headquarters there and it was that the place where the 'Voluntary Surrender' was certified.It is intended to Military Hospital until the Military Governor delivers the Mayor for its demolition. According to chronicles of the time the decision not to destroy the temple was taken before its demolition, but the order came too late to prevent it. Today there are still some ruins of the Chapel of Mary Magdalene in the courtyard located between the Hacienda office and the housing, ruins that can be observed. Also one of the arches of the cloister adorns the garden of the Residencia de San Prudencio, in the street of Francia. Also its shield esculpted in 1214 was saved and now is located in the Convent of Saint Anthony in Vitoria-Gasteiz
Monasterio de Santa Engracia (Lejeune).jpg Abbey of Santa Engracia Zaragoza, Aragon Visigothic, Gothic, Renaissance 392 AC 1808, during the Napoleonic French invasion Remains survives It was a Benedictine monastery. On the church of las Santas Masas and to a few years of peace of Constantine was allowed erect the temple in the cemetery of the Martyrs. Until the 6th century was not confided its custody to monks that some supposes Jeronime and other Benedictines and there are those who attribute its foundation to St. Paulinus during his pilgrimage to Zaragoza in 392. The truth is that this monastery was already flourishing in the 7th century as from there came its two illustrious prelates: John for the church of Zaragoza and Eugene for Toledo. Saint Braulio, son of Zaragoza, brother and successor of the first in the episcopal chair as he widened and protected in such way that historians want it to pass by its founder. It survived the ruin of the Visigothic empire continued to be inhabited by monks serving under the Mohammedan domination for asylum to the oppressed Christendom to pair of the church of Santa María la Mayor. With the course of time much of the Visigothic and Gothic building was renovated but the primitive and the modern died all on the night of August 14, 1808 as a result of the terrible explosion that took with leave from Zaragoza the French hosts of Napoleon when lifting the second siege
120px Convent of Saint Francis Zaragoza, Aragon Mudéjar 1357 1809, 19th century, during the Napoleonic French invasion and Spanish confiscation period Demolished Unusually opulent for a Franciscan community, it benefitted greatly from royal patronage, and several members of the Aragonese royal family were buried in its magnificent church. The convent was founded by the infante Peter of Aragon in 1219. It contained the tombs of some prominent figures, since there rested the generous founder of the building, the infante Peter of Aragon. Was also buried in the church of the convent Queen Teresa d'Entença, and her children Isabel and Sancho, she was buried a side of the chancel and in a mausoleum of marble supported by six lions with her effigy in dress of religious and with figures crying around the tomb. And the tombs of her sons were painted on wood, being the infanta Isabel dressed of clare and the infante Sancho with a garland and the hair loosed. Also were the bodies of the favourite Bernaldo de Cabrera and the patrician Juan de Lanuza. The War of the Napoleonic French invasion of 1808 leaves very much ravaged the convent building; still persists the slender Mudéjar tower of the church, of three bodies, where can be seen the central nave of the church and its two lateral bodies for the chapels that are among the sections that form the buttresses, and the gateway to the convent, crowned with three Mudéjar turrets, which still it see remains of the Cross of the Coso in front of the facade of the convent are appreciated. In the next onslaught of the invading troops, the devastating work of the French mines to break the siege was very much worse the damage. From its ruins, it get a new convent, which prolongs its existence until 1835, then this preserved the famous arch of the choir that the French left for sample of what had been there, and the sumptuous interior hall of the convent where the religious fitted out church for worship after have been completed that war. After unfortunately Juan Álvarez Mendizábal decreed its extinction, selling in small parts to individuals
Leaning tower zaragoza.jpg Leaning Tower of Zaragoza Zaragoza, Aragon Mudéjar 1512 1892, during the Spanish confiscation period Elements survives It was considered, while it existed, as the most famous Spanish leaning tower. In the 19th century, it was often reproduced by engravers and photographers, standing out those by Charles Clifford, different shots of J. Laurent, Júdez or Coyne. Built in the 16th century to give the time to the city, the construction team featured the three cultures that lived in Aragon at the time: architects, Christian Juan de Sariñena, Jewish Juce de Galí and Muslims Ezmel Allabar and Monferriz, all under the direction of architect Gabriel Gombao. Over the years the tower became the symbol of the city; it was the highest Mudéjar tower ever built (80m in 1540); it had a diameter of 11 and a half meters, with the horizontal shape of a 16-pointed star. During the sieges it allowed observation of the French army movements. Shortly after being built, the inclination of the tower was already noticeable, although it was said that there was no danger for its stability. In 1892 the City Council decided to demolish the tower, justifying the decision with the inclination and the probable ruin of the work. The decision was opposed by many intellectuals and part of the population, but efforts to save it were in vain. Once crumbled the citizens acquired bricks as memories. Also survives the city shield that was an element of the leaning tower and a the clock that was in the exterior facade, both preserved in the Museo de la Torre Nueva (Leaning Tower Museum) inside a restaurant in Zaragoza
Puerta de Toledo Zaragoza s. XVIII.jpg Gate of Toledo (Zaragoza) Zaragoza, Aragon Roman, Christian ¿? 1842, during the Spanish confiscation period Demolished It was one of the gates of the Walls of Zaragoza. Its origin is from the Roman era. In Arab time it was known as Belkala gate and Bad al-Yanud gate and besides used to close the city on the west side was used as input for royal parades and processions coming from the nearby Palace and then the Castle of la Aljafería. It was the gate that closed and Roman and foundational street of Caesaraugusta called Kardus crossing the city from east to west. In 1210 and by order of King Peter II of Aragon "The Catholic" moved at his side the grain market, thereby giving rise to germ that later became and still is the Central Market of Zaragoza. It was flanked by two imposing crenelated towers and its monumental arch closed with iron gates. Since 1440 its two towers became Royal Prison, and in 1556 in Cárcel de Manifestados it was more directed towards political prisoners prison and oppressed by the regime that ruled until it ruled that they had stopped with or without cause, with justice or without enough justice. This figure then particular of the Aragonese laws was also used to hold civil conflicts. It was like a Habeas corpus but old. Hosted to the Chusticia of Aragon Juan de Lanuza y Urrea, who in 1591 ended beheaded in the square itself. In front of this gate was the Market Square. During the 16th and 17th centuries, was the most important meeting place of the city, there was much commercial activity and in it were held tournaments and bullfights. It was also the place where the pillory for centuries stood to execute death row inmates, intended to serve as an example for citizens, denominating the place, square of the Justice. After lengthy discussions, it was decided its demolition due to its poor condition. A tile on the calle Manifestación reminds of its location

Fountains and memorials

Image Name Location Architectural style/era Date of construction Date of demolition / refurbishment Status Notes
Fuente de la abundancia cebada.jpg Fountain of the Abundance Madrid, Community of Madrid Herrerian, Baroque 1617 19th century, during the Spanish confiscation period Many architectural elements were integrated into a existing fountain, other sections survived As for the ornaments, the front were decorated with coats of arms, alluding to the City of Madrid and the Crown. But what was most striking across the open cavity in the middle of the main body, in which were staying four bears, throwing water, a clear reference to one of the symbols of the capital. It was placed on top the statue of the Abundance, that the Madrilenian council bought to the Italian merchant Ludovico Turchi in 1617. It represented a woman standing with a child on her right, this statue is preserved in the Museum of History of Madrid. Also are preserved other architectural elements and various coats of arms, which were saved its demolition, to be integrated into the existing La Fuentecilla fountain in Madrid
120px Fountain of La Mariblanca (Puerta del Sol) Madrid, Community of Madrid Baroque 1727 1838, during the Spanish confiscation period An element survived This fountain replaced an older Puerta del Sol fountain, the Fountain of the Harpies. It was built by Pedro de Rivera. He opted for a slimmer and lower composition, on the line which, years later, would propose to the Fountain of the Fame though much more restrained than this. Regarding the decor, it had ornaments like dolphins, and kept many others of the previous fountain to it, such as the masks with dispenser or the sculpture topping the set. This was none other than the Mariblanca, the famous white marble statue, possibly a representation of Venus, which was imported from Italy in 1619 and now is in the Casa de la Villa, after suffering all kinds of avatars and numerous moved. The Mariblanca statue is the only remnant that has survived
Fountain of the Harpies.jpg Fountain of the Harpies Madrid, Community of Madrid Baroque 1625 1720s, during the kingdom of the first Bourbon An element survived It also was called as Fountain of the Faith. It was designed by Italian Rutilio Gaci in 1618 and made in 1625 by the Catalan sculptor Antonio de Riera. According to the documentation of the time, the fountain consisted of four pipes (placed on figures of harpies throwing water over her breasts, all in gilded bronze), twelve masks, four feet and four pyramids for seat and finnish of other so many balls. With regard to the Mariblanca statue, it was bought in Italy by the Florentine merchant Ludovico Turchi, from a custom 1619 of the Junta de las Fuentes, an agency under the Madrilenian City Hall, which paid the amount of 15,000 reales for this and other mythological sculptures, acquired for the ornate of the capital. The statue remained stored several years until, in 1625, when it was finished the fountain, could be placed on top. Although this is an image of Venus, the figure was misidentified with a representation of the Faith. The Mariblanca statue is the only remnant that has survived
120px Former Monument to victims of the attack against Alfonso XIII Madrid, Community of Madrid Neo-Renaissance 1908 1930s, during the Second Spanish Republic Elements survived It is located opposite the place where, on May 31, 1906, an anarquist attempt was made against the king Alfonso XIII, the day on which it he married Victoria Eugenie of Battenberg. The king and queen were uninjured, but almost thirty were killed, and a hundred wounded, in what is the second bloodiest attack in the history of the city. This monumeent was built by an initiative of the Duchess of la Conquista. Its core was a sculpture of the Virgin of Beautiful Love, referring to the day the attack occurred, on which is celebrated this Catholic feast day. The image was resting on a very large pedestal, consisting of three grouped columns, symbolizing the people, the army and the aristocracy. Several groups of floral wreaths roamed the vertical to reach the feet of the Virgin. At the base, the monument was widened to accommodate different tombstones, which were inscribed the names of the deceased. The figure of an angel guarding the lowpedestal. After its dismantling by the Second Spanish Republic, the remains of this work were spread across different places of the city. Some of its elements, including the aforementioned tombstones, were used to erect another monument, intended for Regimental Headquarters of Wad Ras. and others are located in municipal deposits. Different parts of the pedestal are now preserved in the Parque de Olof Palme, in the District of Usera. In its place there another smaller monument referring to the day the attack
Light fountain of the Exposicion Regional Valenciana.jpg Light fountain of the Valencian Regional Exhibition Valencia, Valencian Community Art Nouveau 1909 1910s, during the Spanish confiscation period Demolished It was a large fountain and square, at level of monumentality of Plaza de España in Seville, built for the Valencian Regional Exhibition of 1909. It was one of the most expensive buildings of the exhibition with a cost of 209.000 pesetas

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