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08-DEC-2012

Hondarribia. Puerta de Santa Maria

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Turning to the right in the roundabout marking the access to the village center, we will get to Santa Marķa Gate, located at the foot of the wall (San Juan de Dios Square), where we can start our walk. Santa Marķa Gate -one of the three gates the village had- is nowadays the main access to the walled enclosure. At present, what we can see is what little remains of a complex system that guarded the South entrance to the village.
The coat of arms of the city and a sundial are located over the gate arch.This gate will take us directly to the most monumental street, the Mayor Street, marked out by palace-style houses built in narrow lots where some magnificent balconies of wrought iron stand out, among other elements.

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Frank Tran26-Feb-2013 05:24
Great composition and capture! V+
fotabug25-Feb-2013 18:59
excellent capture of this village scene!
Gary A. Rich (GRainelev)25-Feb-2013 18:44
Jose, you have captured another striking image, here. There is so much old world charm in Europe. Us Americans, we tear down anything old and put up glass and steel. We have destroyed to much of older buildings. Well done. V.
Peter Sussex25-Feb-2013 18:39
Might be a joy to walk down this street. moody place and capture. V
Colin Dixon CPAGB25-Feb-2013 18:17
Nice shot of this lovely looking Village V
Jim Coffman25-Feb-2013 18:16
This is like going back in time! Well done!!!
Gerard Koehl25-Feb-2013 18:04
Superbe porte et belle perspective. V
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