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San Juan Bautista

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 02:42:12 MDT

This is inside the Church of St. John the Baptis (today June 24 is St. John) in Sieste, this is a work of the eighteenth century Baroque whose sole vessel is decorated with paintings of popular character. Sieste belongs to the municipality of Boltaña (Pyrenees of Huesca, Spain). 2005-03-29.

Andra Mari

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 04:12:29 MDT

The first centre of population in Getxo (Basque Country, Spain) sprang up around the Church of Andra Mari (Saint Mary) in the 12th century. It largely dates from the 18th century and it is in keeping with the typical Baroque designs of the time in Bizkaia, although some much older details still...

window in Saint Bertrand de Comminges

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 04:03:49 MDT

Surrounding the cathedral of Saint Bertrand de Comminges (France) is a charming walled village of half timbered houses…you can see here a window of one of them. 2007-08-20.

Plaça de Sant Felip Neri

Sun, 16 Dec 2007 02:47:55 MST

In the Gothic neighbourhood of Barcelona (Spain), just past the Bishop's Palace, visitors come to the Plaça Sant Felip Neri, which used to be the site of a cemetery in the Middle Ages. There's a Baroque church, built in 1752, which has a rather unfortunate history: during the Spanish Civil...

the Rock of Cashel

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 01:01:08 MDT

The Rock of Cashel (Co. Tipperary, Ireland) is a magnificent sight situated on the outskirts of Cashel. The limestone mound is home to the ruins of a cathedral, castle, round tower and numerous other structures and surrounded by a mighty wall. The structure dates back to the 5th century....

Fórum Barcelona

Sun, 21 Oct 2007 03:14:12 MDT

Here took place on Forum Barcelona 2004. This shot was taken in Sant Adriá Adriá de Besòs (Spain) on 2006-07-30.

Saint Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin

Tue, 09 Oct 2007 02:47:05 MDT

This Anglican Cathedral formally known as The National Cathedral and Collegiate Church of Saint Patrick, Dublin (Ireland), is the larger of Dublin's two Church of Ireland Cathedrals. Unusually it is not a sole seat of a bishop, as Dublin's Church of Ireland Archbishop has his seat in Christchurch...

umbrellas

Wed, 26 Sep 2007 01:21:10 MDT

Since 1882, the François family carries out umbrellas and sunshades. The brothers Pierre and Louis, fourth generation of the name, perpetuate the family tradition. Their umbrellas are born from the inspiration of these creators who can spend one day whole to manufacture only one umbrella....

the bullfighter's cape

Sat, 23 Jun 2007 00:32:52 MDT

This photo was taken in the Huesca (Aragón, Spain) Plaza de Toros. 2005-08-13.

bullfight with little color

Sun, 11 Mar 2007 01:05:41 MST

This photo was taken in the Huesca (Aragón, Spain) Plaza de Toros (bullring) during the Fiestas de San Lorenzo: the main festivities in Huesca in honour of its patron, San Lorenzo (Saint Lawrence). For one week from 9th to 15th August the city is totally transformed, adorned with white and...

flower

Tue, 06 Mar 2007 00:26:29 MST

She was in Bilbao (Basque Country, Spain) on 2003-07-03.

Milagros…is different

Thu, 15 Feb 2007 00:02:18 MST

Milagros is my wife. Today is Valentine´s Day. Happy day!. This photo was taken in Algorta-Getxo (Basque Country, Spain). 2006-09-17.

colors in la Ronda de Boltaña

Wed, 24 Jan 2007 07:36:28 MST

The celebrations of San Pablo begin today in Boltaña (Pyrenees of Huesca, Spain) and La Ronda (http://www.rondadors.com/) will sing its beautiful songs crossing the narrow streets. These are the colors of La Ronda: green of the basil, symbol of holiday in Altoaragón and...

Santa María del Mar

Wed, 17 Jan 2007 00:56:26 MST

Buried in the small streets of the Bari Gotic in Barcelona (Catalonia, Spain), the Santa Maria del Mar Church, from the 14th century, is one of the most important buildings in the Catalan Gothic style. This is one of the main bell towers seen from a narrow side street of the Gothic Quarter. Notice...

the church of Vió

Tue, 26 Dec 2006 02:00:59 MST

Located in front of Añisclo Canyon (Pyrenees of Huesca, Spain), the small place of Vió (1210 m) conserves a beautiful romanesque lombard temple (San Vicente Mártir) of the 12th century. In its right side are the strongs walls of the Sestrales (2100 m), to the left Mondoto (1960 m) and Tresserols

December 21: Santo Tomás

Wed, 20 Dec 2006 03:21:05 MST

The local festive calendar in Bilbao ( Basque Country, Spain) ends on December 21 with the festival of Santo Tomás (Saint Thomas) or Santo Tomás market, prelude to the long-awaited Christmas holidays. The best turkeys, capons, fruit and vegetables from the "baserris" (farmhouses) of Vizcaya are...

San Francisco tower

Mon, 04 Dec 2006 02:55:18 MST

The tower (XVIII century) of the Convent of Saint Francis of Assisi is the tallest (42 m) church tower in the Havana (Cuba) city, beside it is the Fountain of the Lions placed there in 1836. 2004-12-02.

St Isaac´s Cathedral

Fri, 01 Dec 2006 00:18:31 MST

The dome of this cathedral dominates the skyline of Saint Petersburg (Russia). On a clear sunny day one can see the gilded cupola of St Isaac's from miles away from its downtown site. You can climb up the stairs to the observation point at the dome and get a breathtaking view of the fascinating St...

the Smolny Monastery

Sat, 18 Nov 2006 03:27:06 MST

The Smolny ensemble (Saint Petersburg, Russia) includes a number of structures put up at different times. This territory on the Neva bank, opposite the Nienschanz Fortress put up by the Swedes in the 17th century, was allotted for the tar-yard (Smolyanoi dvor); tar was stored and smelted there for...

Santa Mar�a Church in Castro Urdiales

Sun, 01 Oct 2006 04:15:31 MDT

The church of Santa María de la Asunción in Castro Urdiales (Cantabria, Spain), from the 13th to the 15th centuries, is the most significant example of Cantabria's Gothic architecture. 2006-03-18.

Santa María Street in Castro Urdiales

Sun, 26 Mar 2006 23:14:00 MST

Castro Urdiales is in Cantabria (Spain). 2006-03-18.