The most famous architect of Seville, Aníbal González, developed most of his work in Seville, giving us great works such as the Plaza de España or the Pabellón Mudéjar.
However, the prodigious man who revolutionized architecture in the city also left diverse footprints in other cities and provinces. Thus, the legacy of his works extended beyond our city and in this article we compile a route to discover these monuments outside Seville.
1. Blue Rooster Building (Jerez de la Frontera)
The Edificio Gallo Azul is one of the architectural symbols of Jerez de la Frontera. It is a building of classical cut that was commissioned by the Domecq family to Aníbal González on the occasion of the Exposición Iberoamericana of 1929. Today it presides over part of the historic center of the town at number 2 of Long Street.
2. Casino of Arias Montano (Aracena)
Aníbal González had a special relationship with Huelva, especially with Aracena, as he used to spend the summer season in this little mountain village. Beyond the castle of Aracena and the Cave of Wonders, this is another of the many attractions that adds the Huelva municipality, although it is not the only work of the Sevillian architect who own the Aracena.
3. Expansion of the ABC Building (Madrid)
What once housed the editorial office and presses of the newspaper ABC today houses one of the most exclusive shopping centers in Madrid. At number 34 Paseo de la Castellana, the ABC building wears the splendorous appearance that gave its architect, Anibal Gonzalez in order to expand the property.
4. Mercantile Circle (Almendralejo)
The Gran Hotel de España was built in 1924 by José López Sáez under the direction of architect Aníbal González. The interior of this classicist building is not to be missed, as it features halls decorated with tiled plinths and plasterwork.
5. House of Enriquez Barrios (Cordoba)
Located in the famous Plaza de las Tendillas, this was the house of Manuel Enríquez Barrios, lawyer, academic, politician and mayor of Córdoba. It was built by Aníbal González and Aurelio Gómez Millán. Delighting in its facade from the popular Plaza de las Tendillas is just an excuse to drop by this picturesque Andalusian city, home to one of the most unique and incredible monuments in the world: the Mosque of Cordoba.
6. Other works by Aníbal González: Tiro de Pichón (Jabugo)
It is located in the hills of Jabugo and was visited by the Court of Madrid to enjoy pigeon shooting. Later a wing was added, whose current purpose is to host children’s camps in summer.
7. Washing place Fuente del Concejo (Aracena)
This civil work was promoted by the Marquises of Aracena. Until the 7o’s this washhouse was a space widely used by the women of the municipality, being one of the few public spaces reserved for women.
.