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We are on the Tossa de Mar castle ramparts here looking out over the main beach and new town.

“The Castle of Tossa de Mar, known as part of the fortified old town Vila Vella, was built in 1187 by order of the abbot of Ripoll to defend the coast from frequent North African pirate raids. It was erected in the 12th century following a charter granted by the Monastery of Ripoll. Built on Mount Guardí, its Walls and Towers were expanded in the 14th century, featuring robust stone ramparts and. It remains the only fully preserved medieval walled town on the Catalan coast

The original high castle structure was eventually replaced by a windmill, which was later demolished in 1917 to build the operational Tossa de Mar Lighthouse.
It was all declared a national historic-artistic monument in 1931.” WiKi


HFF, enjoy the day.
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29 comments

Amelia said:

A well protected settlement. The smooth and deserted beach looks very inviting.
HFF, Herb.
4 weeks ago

Stephan Fey said:

A nice view over the town. Interesting information. Have a good weekend ahead, Herb.
4 weeks ago

Jaap van 't Veen said:

Beautiful cityscape.
hFF
4 weeks ago ( translate )

Annemarie said:

splendid citypano
HFF
Happy weekend.
4 weeks ago ( translate )

Ko Hummel said:

HFF Herb
4 weeks ago

David Slater (Spodde… said:

A great vantage point Herb. HFF and happy weekend to you.
4 weeks ago

Bergfex said:

HFF und ein schönes Wochenende!
4 weeks ago ( translate )

Herb Riddle replied to Bergfex:

Thanks Bernhard.

HFF, enjoy the weekend. Herb
4 weeks ago ( translate )

Luis Miguel said:

HFF Herb!
4 weeks ago ( translate )

Herb Riddle replied to Luis Miguel:

HFF, enjoy the weekend too. Herb
4 weeks ago ( translate )

tiabunna said:

An interesting viewpoint, Herb. HFF and have a great weekend
4 weeks ago ( translate )

Günter Klaus said:

Ganz toll kommt das rüber,wie du das aus der Sicht der Kanone festgehalten hast lieber Herbert,schön ist der Blick runter auf diesen Ort :))

Wünsche noch einen schönen Nachmittag,liebe Grüße Güni :))
4 weeks ago ( translate )

LotharW said:

HFF Herb und qué tenga un buen fin de semana. In Spanien bin ich zum Jahreswechsel wieder :-)
4 weeks ago ( translate )

Don Sutherland said:

Very beautiful capture.
4 weeks ago ( translate )

Jo WaLo said:

HFF und ein schönes Wochenende!
4 weeks ago ( translate )