The idea
Lights and shadows emerging from the depths of the Black Legend that other nations have cast over the illustrious history of Spain sparked an idea in the mind of the creator of the Museum of the Carrera de Indias.
Building a museum dedicated to this feat of creating the first global commercial network in human history could only be the work of a great empire.
The MUCAIN's shipyards
The exact location of this place is a secret, and only the creator and his collaborators know of its existence.
The founder
Ricardo A. Fernández Gonzalez, an engineer by profession and a writer in his spare time, defines himself as a passionate enthusiast of Spain’s history.
He has written several historical novels such as:
- “El hijo del Herrador“, set in medieval Spain, where a captivating story of personal conflicts is skillfully intertwined with those of Castile.
- “Lágrimas por Qurtuba“, taking place on July 16, 1212, where two civilizations, two cultures, and two different worldviews shed blood in the legendary Battle of Las Navas.
- “Segovia para curiosos“, eight stories that walk the line between a short story, travel guide, and historical novel. It doesn’t aim to be a guide to art…
- MUCAIN, an acronym for the Museum of the Carrera de Indias, transports us to the world of the Carrera de Indias, the convoy that traveled annually…
The idea for this last novel, written in 2017, inspired the creation of a museum where everyone who visits can enjoy the knowledge and history left to us by our ancestors as a legacy. A rich history, feats and deeds worthy of a blockbuster film, adventures, real-life superheroes, and thrilling battles to conquer one of the most dangerous weapons—global trade.
Books
The architech
Constancio Jiménez, a Segovian and architect by profession, is the true architect behind MUCAIN.
The ideas of our director, Ricardo Fernández, have been drawn with the usual skill of an architect on blueprints that, in the not-too-distant future, may lay the foundations for MUCAIN.
In addition to creating a 3D design of MUCAIN, he is also the mastermind behind the museum’s logo design.
Constancio has transferred the ink lines to a digital version using advanced techniques and computer processes, offering a visual representation of what MUCAIN could look like.
