In
the mid-18th century, the Cartuja was severely damaged by
diverse natural disasters, which required the building of new structures,
such as the Capilla de Afuera (nº 1). The architect
Ambrosio de Figueroa directed this process using a style similar
to the entrances to country homes of the period. The ceramic finials
and the panels of reused diamond-shaped tiles give the doorway a
very popular and delicate, decorative appearance.
In
the mid-18th century, the Cartuja was severely damaged by
diverse natural disasters, which required the building of new structures,
such as the Capilla de Afuera (nº 1). The architect
Ambrosio de Figueroa directed this process using a style similar
to the entrances to country homes of the period. The ceramic finials
and the panels of reused diamond-shaped tiles give the doorway a
very popular and delicate, decorative appearance.
