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25-SEP-2015

Potes

Potes is located in a strategic location: at the point where the two rivers of Liébana meet: the Deva and its tributary the Quiviesa. There is little trace of prehistoric occupation in the region, but the Romans who knew the power of strategic site, and named it Pontes. A village was founded in the 8th century, under Alfonso I of Asturias. Potes appeared for the first time in a document written in 847, the document mentions the parish church and the town. Later in the 10th century, thanks to its booming economy, Potes becomes the administrative centre of the Comarca of Liébana. Potes was considered a city from the 13th century and received royal favour.

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Russell Tunny16-Oct-2016 09:47
Excellent compo of this historic building, Jose. V!
victorswan21-Feb-2016 19:31
Wow looks very old to me, very good compo from this lovely construction Jose BV++
Anna & Christian RECK02-Oct-2015 19:53
Great and colorful catch!! Really an original and beautiful house!! BV. Anna
Jean-Gregoire Marin01-Oct-2015 17:27
Lovely Room-Over-The-Street! Grat finding ,V
Dan Greenberg01-Oct-2015 05:53
Great colors and a super composition that emphasizes all the angles, lines and old textures very nicely. ~BV~
Nirvan Hope01-Oct-2015 01:19
Wonderful image of these ancient stone buildings!
Gill Kopy01-Oct-2015 01:07
Neat composition here of this very old looking street - it breathes history V
Carol Rollins30-Sep-2015 22:58
Excellent POV and composition.
Richard Townsend30-Sep-2015 22:03
What an amazing construction! Great find Jose. V
Gary Retterbush30-Sep-2015 18:14
Wonderful photo of that nice building!
Irene Wehrli30-Sep-2015 18:11
What a great construction, love this old stone house Jose!
Irene
Martin Lamoon30-Sep-2015 18:06
Fine shot of these old buildings.
v
Gerard Koehl30-Sep-2015 17:34
Magnifique image. V
Ken Chambers ARPS30-Sep-2015 17:33
Nice picture of an interesting building. Jose
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