El Patio de la Infanta y sus tapices // The Courtyard of the Infanta and its tapestries
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Hola querido hiver.
En la publicación sobre mi visita al Museo del Teatro Romano de Caesaraugusta escribí esto en referencia al solar en el que se ubica el edificio del museo:
Ya en la época renacentista se levantó un palacio del que se conserva el patio casi intacto. Fue desmontado piedra a piedra y levantado de nuevo en el edificio de la actual sede del banco Ibercaja, que es la entidad más importante de la región. Otro día me acercaré allí y te lo mostraré.
Bien. Ha pasado más de un año de eso pero me gusta cumplir mis promesas, así que... ¡aquí lo tienes! Hoy visitaremos el Patio de la Infanta, un espacio que sorprende por su belleza e historia.
Antes de entrar al patio propiamente dicho, unos paneles informativos que nos cuentan toda su historia en orden cronológico y con apoyo de fotografías. Así nos enteramos de que su origen es del siglo XVI y que fue construido por orden de un banquero y comerciante aragonés llamado Gabriel Zaporta. Tenemos que imaginarnos este espacio como el centro de un palacio de grandes dimensiones, pues desde cada pórtico habría acceso a dependencias, que por pequeñas que fueran ocuparían una gran superficie multiplicada por dos plantas.
El patio, como el palacio original, es de estilo aragonés renacentista, el cual está inspirado en la arquitectura italiana de aquella época. Está todo decorado con motivos alegóricos y con retratos de la familia propietaria. La cúpula de cristal que lo protege aporta luz natural que suaviza sus formas.
El espacio tiene como añadido de interés una serie de tapices que son propiedad de la entidad bancaria Ibercaja y que fueron restaurados a su cargo. Tienen diferentes procedencias y temáticas religiosa, mitológica e histórica.
Los tapices no me interesaron mucho, la verdad. Se ve que costaron un gran trabajo tejerlos y sus dimensiones sobrecogen, pero es un tipo de arte que no me atrae tanto como la arquitectura, la pintura o la escultura.
Me atrajo más un órgano del que no tomé nota de qué antigüedad posee, pero que estaba bellamente tallado. Como coincidí con pocas personas tuve libertad para practicar perspectivas y ángulos diferentes con la cámara. Espero que te haya gustado este original lugar.
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Hi, dear hiver.
In my post about my visit to the Caesaraugusta Roman Theatre Museum, I wrote the following about the site where the museum building is located:
Back in the Renaissance period, a palace was built there, and the courtyard remains almost intact. It was dismantled stone by stone and rebuilt in the current headquarters of Ibercaja, the most important bank in the region. I'll go there another day and show it to you.
Well, more than a year has passed since then, but I like to keep my promises, so... here you go! Today we will visit the Courtyard of the Infanta, a space that surprises visitors with its beauty and history.
Before entering the courtyard itself, there are information panels that tell us its entire history in chronological order, supported by photographs. This is how we learn that it dates back to the 16th century and was built on the orders of an Aragonese banker and merchant named Gabriel Zaporta. We have to imagine this space as the centre of a large palace, as each portico would have provided access to rooms which, however small, would have occupied a large area spread over two floors.
The courtyard, like the original palace, is in the Aragonese Renaissance style, inspired by Italian architecture of the period. It is decorated with allegorical motifs and portraits of the family who own the property. The glass dome that protects it provides natural light that softens its forms.
The space also features a series of tapestries owned by the Ibercaja bank, which were restored at its expense. They have different origins and religious, mythological and historical themes.
To be honest, I wasn't very interested in the tapestries. You can see that a lot of work went into weaving them and their size is impressive, but it's a type of art that doesn't appeal to me as much as architecture, painting or sculpture.
I was more attracted to an organ, the age of which I did not note, but which was beautifully carved. As there were few people there, I was free to practise different perspectives and angles with my camera. I hope you liked this unique place.
Until the next post. In the meantime, take care!

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Wow what a nice and amazing mythological history History is also helpful to all of us, wherever we go, we take it with us and we are proud that we have a diverse history in our country 🤗
Yes, I love history and learning about the heritage of the places I visit. This is the only time I've ever been there, and it was well worth it.
Yes, that's true, my friend.
Increíble el estado de conservación de cada detalle en este sitio que se percibe con una energía abrazadora...
¡Gracias por mostrarnos este viaje espectacular y único!
Mereció la pena que lo trasladasen de lugar, de este modo se ha conservado para que lo sigamos disfrutando. Lo curioso de esto es que está en mi ciudad y está fue la única vez que lo he visitado. Es genial compartir ese momento aquí.
Siempre sucede que descubrimos algo nuevo en nuestra propia ciudad. Y afortunadamente es algo maravilloso en tu caso.
¡Un abrazo!
Es irónico, pero aquí la gente conoce más lo de fuera que su propio lugar de residencia. Me encanta hacer turismo en mi ciudad y mi país. Tenemos más que suficiente para no abarcarlo todo en varias vidas. Y luego compartirlo aquí supone un disfrute doble. 😘
Una situación que es común en muchos países lamentablemente. Pero por fortuna siempre hay algo que descubrir y mostrar.
¡Gracias nuevamente!
What a beautiful and intriguing courtyard. It must've been taking years to just create one of those pillars.
I don't know how long it would take, although normally many people would work on it at the same time. Besides, the stone isn't particularly hard. 😁
Sin dudas un lugar mágico.
Lo es, y seguro que tiene misterios que averiguar.
It really is a very amazing place which has very interesting architecture and is worth visiting, aunty managed to take some very focused and detailed photos of the building.The various angles and views of the building are truly very enchanting. ❤️🙏
I’m glad you liked it, I enjoyed it and it’s always a pleasure to share this experiences here. This place gave me the opportunity to practice a little with the camera. 😁
Thanks for the support!
very good views and paintings in that place I have never seen it directly
They’re not paintings, are woven.
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Una publicación para volver a ver y detenerse en cada imagen.
Felicitaciones @palomap3
Me alegro de que te guste, puedes regresar a ella cada vez que lo desees. 😁
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You are very welcome @palomap3! it was well deserved. ☀️
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What a beautiful place surrounded by history and beauty. I love the beautiful and colorful works, as well as the architectural details.
It is undoubtedly a great pleasure to visit this beautiful courtyard filled with cultural beauty.
Thank you so much for letting us know about this beautiful place and its history.
Have a wonderful afternoon.
I confess that at first, all that red didn't appeal to me, but when I saw the photographs, I found it to be the perfect backdrop for the tapestries to stand out. The architecture of the courtyard is beautiful; it's a style that I never tire of admiring whenever I come across it. Thanks for the visit, dear.
Without a doubt, the art, design, and architecture of this place are wonderful; everything has its own harmony.
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Absolutely! The rich people who pay for it had good taste, hehe. Thank you so much for the visit and support!
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Hi Dear Hiver! I really enjoyed this follow-up- you kept your promise in Style! The Courtyard of the Infanta looks like such a special and elegant place, and I loved how you wove its rich history into your visit. The detail about it being dismantled and rebuilt stone by stone is just fascinating. I totally relate to your preference for architecture over tapestries-sometimes it's those carved details and grand spaces that truly capture the imagination. And it's great that you had the chance to play around with your camera in peace-your appreciation for the space really comes through! ❤️ @palomap3
I had always known about this place, but this was my first time visiting it. It's fortunate that they were able to preserve it during the move, and now it's even better because the dome protects it and prevents it from deteriorating. It seems like a beautiful lady is about to appear through the arches at any moment, hehe. Thank you for accompanying me on the visit and for your kind comment. 🤗
wow, vaya entrada @palomap3. Es espectacular este Patio de la Infanta. La cúpula de cristal es una maravilla, y claro toda la decoración, los arcos, y toda la parte arquitectónica. Pero aunque no te interesan mucho los tapices, son otra maravilla. Gracias por compartir tanta belleza.
Un saludo muy grande del equipo de @hive-spain! 👋
Greetings,on behalf of the @hive-spain team! 👋
Es una suerte que lo trasladaran para conservarlo, así lo podemos disfrutar. Los tapices son bonitos, no lo negaré, tienen un trabajo increíble. Cuando estaban recién tejidos, me refiero con los colores sin desgastar, debían ser impresionantes. Gracias por apreciar la publicación y por el apoyo.
I hoped to read the end of the phrase like: I was free to practise playing on that organ :))) Well, its keyboard was locked, but the pedals are there, and we can see the registers it has. Thank you for taking us here, @palomap3 😇
Hahaha if the keyboard had been open, I might have dared to press some keys. 🤭😁
Amazing! This museum is truly a remarkable destination for anyone fascinated by history and architecture. A site offers not just a look at ancient entertainment but also an appreciation for architectural evolution and cultural heritage.
It’s a little space but it’s like you said, a perfect place for crazy history and culture lovers like me, hehe. It was a great idea to preserve this architecture piece. I’m glad to know that you liked it.
Que detalles más hermosos. Cuando viaje vi unos cuantos lienzos, tapices así, era la mejor forma de mantenerlos y poder verlos. Muy hermosos y llenos de detalles para mirarlos un buen rato. Un abrazo
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La pena de estos tapices es que perdieron la intensidad de los colores y con ella muchos matices, pero la verdad es que llevan un inmenso trabajo que es de admirar. Gracias por la visita, abrazotes.
What a wonderful theatre, especially the courtyard area. It's a dreamy space for many architects... Very refined design and well-maintained, I would say, I love all those ornamented columns... Very nice...
Yes, I love its architecture. This style is abundant here, but it is unusual to find reliefs so well preserved. I’m glad you like it, dear. Thank! And I hope that you’re doing well. 😘
Estos lugares me fascinan. Es importante cuando colocan el panel donde te cuentan la historia de la obra. Excelentes cuadros y buenas tomas fotográficas. Todo muy hermoso.
En este caso la mayoría de la información estaba en un QR. Ahora casi todo va así, se ahorran materiales y está accesible durante y después de la visita. A mí me gustaba más ir leyendo los carteles, la verdad… así me sumerjo más en la experiencia. Me alegra saber que te gustó el lugar.
Excellent! wow! I do really love paintings since I'm kid. One of my favorites painted is "The Last Suffer by Leonardo De Vinci".
These are not paintings, they’re tapestries. Hey, I’m a passionate of Da Vinci art too, and my favourite painting is the same! Have you read the book with that title, by Javier Sierra? It's incredible.