Asturias’ Indian Houses: A Legacy of Emigration & Fortune

Asturias’ Indian Houses: A Legacy of Emigration & Fortune

In the eastern reaches of Asturias, Spain, a distinctive architectural landscape emerges – vibrant, colorful homes adorned with palm trees and ornate galleries, a stark contrast to the region’s traditional rural aesthetic. These are the casonas de indianos, or “Indian houses,” built by Asturian emigrants who amassed fortunes in the Americas and returned to their … Read more