Alhama de Granada
AA-2026-DF2DC8
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Some people believe that if you want a house, you buy a house. Other people believe if you want a house, you spend twenty years in your spare time carving one out of a giant rock face, complete with a tiny balcony and barred windows, because that is a more interesting path to homeownership.
The Spanish government of the 1920s apparently agreed, because King Alfonso XIII and General Primo de Rivera found the project noteworthy enough to pay a visit in 1928. A memorial plaque details this achievement, ensuring future generations understand the dedication involved in creating a dwelling from a geological feature.
A woman in a classic trench coat and carrying a woven bag stands in front of this monumental effort, likely pondering the dedication required or simply enjoying the unique tourist attraction. People will always visit a project that required unreasonable effort, just to confirm it actually happened.
The historian's note
The Casa de Piedra (House of Stone) in Alhama de Granada, Spain, is a unique dwelling carved into a large rock face by Lino Bueno. He dedicated two decades of his spare time to excavating and constructing this home, completing it in the early 20th century.
The site gained early recognition when King Alfonso XIII and General Miguel Primo de Rivera visited the house on June 5, 1928, an event commemorated by a plaque on the rock face. This visit elevated the Casa de Piedra from a personal endeavor to a recognized point of interest.
Throughout the 1970s and beyond, the Casa de Piedra continued to serve as a local landmark and a destination for tourists, who came to admire Lino Bueno's perseverance and the distinctive architecture of the rock-cut dwelling.
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Casa de Piedra, Alhama de Granada, Spain, 1970s. 1970–1979. Archive & Atlas, Historical Image Library, AA-2026-DF2DC8. https://thearchive.archiveandatlas.com/library/casa-de-piedra-alhama-de-granada-spain-1970s.
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