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Royal College of the Holy Spirit of the Society of Jesus: Raking view of facade from sloped street below

Date

Circa 1910

Location

Architecture Library, Hesburgh Libraries

With two commanding towers and an impressive baroque dome (designed by Andrés García de Quiñones in the mid-18th century). La Clerecía (17th-18th centuries), a Jesuit complex including Baroque collegium (theological seminary), cloister and a church with a large façade. This fine example of Spanish baroque architecture has belonged to the Pontificia University since 1941. King Felipe III was responsible for ordering its construction in 1617 and the work took almost 50 years to complete. With two commanding towers and an impressive baroque dome (designed by Andrés García de Quiñones in the mid-18th century).

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With two commanding towers and an impressive baroque dome (designed by Andrés García de Quiñones in the mid-18th century). La Clerecía (17th-18th centuries), a Jesuit complex including Baroque collegium (theological seminary), cloister and a church with a large façade. This fine example of Spanish baroque architecture has belonged to the Pontificia University since 1941. King Felipe III was responsible for ordering its construction in 1617 and the work took almost 50 years to complete. With two commanding towers and an impressive baroque dome (designed by Andrés García de Quiñones in the mid-18th century).
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G. Massiot & cie
Circa 1910
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https://curate.nd.edu/show/bk12891395q

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