In the late 1400’s, the city of Granada underwent dramatic changes as a
result of conquest. Previously an Islamic city, it was conquered by Catholic
monarchs. True to common urban organization of the time, Granada was highly
organic in its arrangement. Streets wind through the city in a fashion similar
to Ancient Rome. Following Spanish conquest, the city witnessed a shift in
artistic and architectural styles reflecting the city’s new religious and
political ideals. Under Charles V, mosques were replaced with other grand
buildings to prove the power of the Spanish and Granada’s dedication to
Catholicism.
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| Granada Source: Google Maps |
Santa Fe De Granada was built at the time of the conquest for the sole
purpose of conquering. Santa Fe, similar to Granada, places the focus on
churches and the Catholic religion. Unlike Granada, Santa Fe was built as a
grid planned city, demonstrating the power and authority of the Spanish. Santa
Fe De Granada adopted a semi-gothic style of architecture, injecting small
alterations to create a visual aesthetic unique to Spain.
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| Santa Fe De Granada Source: Google Maps |
The continuing expansion of and modification to each city created a
monarchical presence, showing how religious and political ideals can be reflected
in a city’s architecture.
Love
Granada. “Granada History.” Accessed March 20, 2013. http://www.lovegranada.com/granada/history/
Roth,
Leland M. Understanding Architecture: Its
Elements, History, and Meaning. Colorado: Westview Press, 2007.
Turismo
De Granada. “Santa Fe.” Accessed March 20, 2013. http://www.turgranada.es/municipios/municipio.php?id_municipio=153&id_idioma=2
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