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08-APR-2012

Murallas de Avila. Puerta de San Vicente

The Puerta de San Vicente (Gate of St Vincent) is a monumental gate with very strong turrets flanking the entrance. It is clearly of Roman origin since foundations of two earlier towers have been found at the base. There is also a verraco (animal sculpture) located at the gate and another one that has been moved. This suggests that the gate may have had this type of sculpture on both sides. Two large square turrets were then built and later covered by the semi-circular turrets we see today.

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gerard belbeoch09-Jun-2012 20:57
Very well.Great perspective of that amazing fortress wall
janescottcumming08-Jun-2012 00:43
I like how you composed this with the steps leading our eyes to the gate.
Stephanie07-Jun-2012 22:55
Such a beautiful fortress! :)
Guest 07-Jun-2012 22:27
Clever way to photograph this wall, off in the distance. Ironic to see the buses and cars, so 21st century.
woody3407-Jun-2012 22:22
Great perspective of that amazing fortress wall and foreground..
Richard Glenn07-Jun-2012 21:42
Interesting terraced walkways leading up to this beautiful fortress. V
Mark Chambers ARPS AFIAP CPAGB BPE307-Jun-2012 20:47
Good foreground interest. V
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