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Battlements. Buitrago del Lozoya.

by Andy Rodker
It was a large town by medieval standards and the battlements go a long way round! In the distance the Sierra de Guadarrama marking the borders of Madrid and Segovia provinces, although for many centuries this area was claimed by Segovia and they even went to war over it. (Madrid won in the end)..
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18 comments

Madeleine Defawes said:

Superbe image !
Bon dimanche. Amitiés
2 years ago ( translate )

TOZ said:

Looks a great place would love to explour.
Have a good day.
TOZ
2 years ago

Andy Rodker replied to TOZ:

Been there a few times now, Gordon. Once with my girlfriend in a volient thunderstorm and a good lunch but no photos! And a few photos from this and 2 other visits. Many thanks!
2 years ago

Rosalyn Hilborne said:

An excellent and interesting overview Andy.
Happy Sunday
2 years ago ( translate )

Annemarie said:

Happy sunday evening!
2 years ago ( translate )

Xata said:

Walls of Moorish origin (11th century), restored in the 15th century…
A fine place to walk by the river.
2 years ago

Andy Rodker replied to Xata:

I should have made that clear, Isabel. I did take a photo of the official 'notes' but I didn't copy them as they seemed incomplete. i.e. no mention of the Moors!
I'll soon post a shot of the castle next to the church and there the two styles can be seen, even if the buildings all have a mix of styles, the Moors being by far the superior architects of the era!
2 years ago

William Sutherland said:

Marvelous capture!

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2 years ago ( translate )

Jenny McIntyre said:

Brilliant photo here Andy;. I do like the ruins left behind. Being so far south in Spain, it's probably built by the Moors.
2 years ago

Andy Rodker replied to Jenny McIntyre:

Actually it's dead central in Spain and to the north of the capital Madrid. But yes, Moorish architecture dominated most of Spain for quite some time! Thank you, Jenny!
2 years ago

Gillian Everett said:

It's interesting how the provinces had the battles over territories, similar to elsewhere in Europe.
Wonderful battlements, and composition leading through.
2 years ago

Andy Rodker replied to Gillian Everett:

Thank you, Gillian!
The main battle was the centuries long but relentless recapturing of all of Spain by the Christians, after the domination by the Islamic Moors from 732. The battle I mention was in the 19th century, long after the Moors had ben pushed right back.
2 years ago

Eunice Perkins said:

I just love that old stonework! There is nothing like that over here. What a great view you have from there!
2 years ago

Roséha D. said:

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2 years ago ( translate )

Peter_Private_Box said:

Hi Andy
A wonderful and interesting picture, which I like very much!
Very nice composition
Best Wishes, Happy Monday, a nice week ahead, and stay safe!!
Peter
2 years ago