Plaza del Marqués de Aracena

 Aracena, (Huelva - Andalucía) Spain

Due to the new growth at the end of the 19th century, many high-class families from Seville came here to build their summer residences.  These stately homes surround this square (Plaza del Marqués de Aracena) creating a fusion of modernism with Andalusian regionalism.  The building on the left, the Arias Montano Casino Society, was designed in 1893 by the Spanish architect Aníbal González, the same architect who designed the Plaza España in Seville.  This building was used as a social club for the thriving land owners and local aristocracy.

Aracena

Aracena, (Huevla - Andalucía) Spain

Aracena is one of the 28 whitewashed towns in the province of Huelva that make up the Sierra de Aracena Natural Park system.  A 13th century castle built over an old Muslim fortress overlooks this town, known today for the frequently visited cave located directly below the castle extending over 2000 meters, of which more than 1000 meters can be visited.  Aracena is also known for its tasty Iberian cured ham produced from acorn-fed black pigs.