Photo "Metropolis"

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Metropolis

photographer:

Sergey Horbay add to favorites

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architecture, city

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The Metropolis Building’s has been designed by French brothers Jules and Raymond Fevrier to host the headquarters of the insurance company La Unión y el Fénix, and completed in 1910 by Spanish architect Luis Esteve.

In 1972, the building was acquired by Metrópolis Seguros and a series of restorations begun. Nowadays, it retains its former appearance, excepting the original statue on top of the dome representing Phoenix and Ganymede, which has been replaced.

Metropolis Building’s main features include the bright white façade, which is lavishly decorated with sculptures and various ornaments, as well as the spectacular black dome on top of which a gorgeous statue of Winged Victory designed by Spanish architect Federico Coullaut-Valera Mendigutia rises to the sky. 

published:

mon 3 Oct 2016 21:33

equipment:

digital camera Olympus E-PL3
digital camera Olympus E-PL3
lens Olympus MZUIKO 14-42mm 3.5-5.6 RII

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