Old City of Pontevedra
by Arlene Carmel
Title
Old City of Pontevedra
Artist
Arlene Carmel
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Photograph - Photography
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The municipality of Pontevedra is located in the southwestern Galician coast of Spain, an area popularly known as Rias Baixas. Pontevedra has traditionally been a trading city. In the Middle Ages, guilds thrived in the old town, giving name to streets and squares still preserved today. At that time Pontevedra was the main Galician port, providing for a very intense fishing and sea-trading activity. An ancient town and medieval port, Pontevedra has been described as a "definitive old Galician town". Pontevedra has a large pedestrian centre (the old town and surroundings) which, together with a number of parks and public squares, makes the city quite pleasant for strolling. In recent years most historical buildings and streets have been either re-built or revamped, providing for a well preserved urban landscape.
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February 27th, 2013
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Janine Riley
OMGosh this is WONDERFUL ! The dramatic light, the tones, textures, and angles all leading towards light. v/l
Arlene Carmel replied:
Thank you Janine. Pontevedra is an amazing city. I can picture myself sitting at one of these tables with friends and a glass of Orujo. :-)
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