The Church of Santa María de la Antigua has stood in the city of #valladolid #spain since the 12th century. The #romanesque portico on the north side and the Romanesque tower date from this time period. The rest of the building is #gothic and #neogothic dating from the 14th century.

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The #baroque facade of the University of Valladolid #spain was built between 1716-1718.

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The iconic #chimneys of the National Palace of Sintra, a medieval royal residence in Portugal, used by the Moorish Taifa of Lisbon from 1022–1034, and later in the 12th century, by the Portuguese after the reconquest. It became a favorite residence with the royals and remained occupied up until the 19th century and the end of the monarchy. It's architecture is a blend of Gothic, Manueline, Moorish, and Mudéjar styles.

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The park entrance to Quinta da Regaleira. Constructed from 1904 to 1910, the quinta is a romantic palace, chapel, and park that features lakes, grottoes, wells, benches, fountains. It is located near the historic centre of Sintra, Portugal.

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Construction of the #renaissance style Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, aka Valladolid Cathedral began in 1589. The original design planned as the largest cathedral in Europe butonly 40-45% of the intended project was completed after the royal court moved to Madrid.

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The Palacio de Santa Cruz is an early #renaissance palace in #valladolid #spain. Construction began in 1486 but and completed in 1491.

It was built as a "college" for the University of Valladolid, who still own it. It now houses an #african #artmuseum

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The Iglesia Conventual de San Pablo de #valladolid #spain is a #church and former Dominican convent of #isabelline #gothic and #plateresque #renaissance styles. Construction began in 1445 and continued until 1616 with extensions and renovations.

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Built in different stages and styles between the 15th and 17th centuries, the #baroque and #gothic Church of St. James the Apostle in #valladolid #spain was founded on the site of a 12th century hermitage.

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Construction on the #renaissance Palacio de Fabio Nelli began in 1576 and finally completed, as it now looks, in 1594. #classicist #style #artandarchitecture

The Fuente de La Bola del Mundo is a #fountain in the Plaza de España of #valladolid #spain

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