Sunday, June 2, 2013

IHTA! (8) Almagro

One of Almagro's main claims to fame is the Corral de Comedias in the Plaza Mayor, a 16th century open air theatre which is unique in Spain. 


It still has the original lighting system!


The cafés and bars in the very large Plaza Mayor are housed in modern looking, but still 16th century, quite magnificent buildings.


Apart from the open air theatre, Almagro boasts the Teatro Municipal which is pretty spectacular...


...and has a fabulous chandelia.


We also visited the Museo Nacional del Teatro which was really interesting but you couldn't take photos so there is nothing to show.


The original buildings show off their architecture.


Margaret poses by an interesting display of plants.


There is tremendous attention to detail on the woodwork.


Now that is what you call an ornate doorway.


Who needs downpipes for the guttering with a system like this!


Maybe some bits of 16th century wood hadn't survived as well as others.


We stayed in a charming hotel, modestly called Casa Grande.


A lot of attention had been paid to decoration.


The water feature.


Margaret found the sunloungers in the open courtyard.


Almagro is certainly worth a visit!

To see my video of our visit, click HERE

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