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10-OCT-2015

Frias

Frías is a town located in the northern part of the province of Burgos. In 2010 it had a population of only 275 inhabitants.Frías is a historic medieval town on a hill above the river Ebro. Now a popular tourist spot it has an impressive castle dominating the river and the twelfth century bridge across it. It is considered to be the smallest "city" in Spain, having been given that title in 1435.The castle of Frías is a mixture of buildings of XII, XIII, XV & XVI centuries. Probably the most impresionant rock castle at northern Castile, it was adquired by the Crown in 1202. In 1446 king Juan II left it to Pedro Fernández de Velasco, comstable of Castile & Duke of Frías.

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Dennis Hoyne06-Nov-2015 03:28
What an enjoyable view of this narrow street with that unique castle in the background. v.
Helen Betts05-Nov-2015 19:25
I find this composition most attractive. Well spotted and captured, Jose. V.
bill friedlander05-Nov-2015 17:31
A lovely view along this charming street, the castle ads a sense of importance. V
Nestor Derkach05-Nov-2015 16:37
Great street shot, and such a small population.
Nice light and shadow play and composition very nice.
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Walter Otto Koenig05-Nov-2015 16:16
Very nice perspective down this alley. The architecture is fascinating. "V"
hamery05-Nov-2015 15:47
Great light and shadow with a lovely capture of this scene ; Ancient houses here, Jose. BV
Irene Wehrli05-Nov-2015 15:10
Wonderful street scene with those old buildings, Jose!
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Carol Rollins05-Nov-2015 13:08
A great perspective on this street scene!
Jim Coffman05-Nov-2015 12:42
A very nice capture of this street scene,Jose...
Zeeby05-Nov-2015 12:15
A very charming street, superb shot. V
Tom LeRoy05-Nov-2015 11:15
Lovely street scene, shadows and light plus the old castle makes it special. V
Graeme05-Nov-2015 10:51
Very nice candid scene. I also like the view of the castle and timber framed buildings.V
Yvonne05-Nov-2015 10:37
Wonderful taste of another life for someone like me;
where I live no building is older than 200 years! v
lucanton05-Nov-2015 10:12
une magnifique scène! V
marie-jose wolff05-Nov-2015 08:57
very nice street scene in this beautiful village! V
Gerard Koehl05-Nov-2015 06:43
Magnifique vue de cette ruelle. V
Paco López05-Nov-2015 04:58
Calles empedradas y casas con 500 años! Precioso conjunto, V!
coaster05-Nov-2015 04:38
Lovely composition and POV.
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