Interior of Castillo La Calahorra
Sadly, as Antonino sternly pointed out at the beginning of the ‘tour’ - photographs are strictly prohibited (fotografia prohibitar!)… However, I did manage to get one or two shots, as well as a rather clumsy film [see above].
The exterior of the castillo does not reflect the interior. The interior is modeled on the Italian renaissance style, Corinthian columns, Italian marbled floors, sparse molding and colouring… If you’ve ever seen Werner Herzog’s Nosferatu, then Castillo La Calahorra reminded me of Dracula’s castle in Transylvania - cold, emotive, minimalist… Actually quite gorgeous. If I were making a film, I’d sure love to use this as a set; not to mention my frustration, in that, I like photographing places where humans dwell, as sort of non-physical portraits. Castillo La Calahorra is a sadly missed photo opportunity for me…
