Comparison of Early Twentieth-Century Buildings in Castellón De La Plana and Harbin, and Their Baroque Influence

Abstract

Despite their geographical distance and cultural differences, Baroque-influenced architecture and early 20th-century European-style buildings are represented in the cities of Castell & oacute;n de la Plana (Spain) and Harbin (China). Some of these buildings share striking similarities. The study of the factors that have influenced Baroque-style architecture in China and in the province of Castell & oacute;n, Spain -including historical, geographical, cultural, religious, and social factors- has helped clarify and discern the influence of Baroque style on the 20th-century architecture in Harbin and Castell & oacute;n de la Plana. Additionally, the architectural styles that emerged in both cities at the beginning of the last century, often referred to as "Neo" (new), have also been studied.