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16-Aug-2022

Besalú (La Garrotxa)

Cobbled streets and façades are the most distinguishable feature of the city centre, as can be seen in many spots. The rich medieval legacy brings the visitor closer to both religious and civil constructions, and to the vestiges of a Sephardic quarter that used to exist in this town during the Middle Ages. Civil architecture works include the 12th-century Romanesque bridge that crosses the Fluvià river; the building of Cùria Real, devoted to law enforcement; and the residence of Cornellà, with a great Romanesque arcaded gallery. Among religious monuments, we must point out the churches of Sant Pere, Santa María, and Sant Vicenç, alternating Romanesque and Gothic elements. Also worthy of note is the lavish ornamentation of the church of Sant Julià (17th century). In addition, in the Jewish quarter we can visit medieval public baths that were devoted to Hebrew ritual ablutions.

Canon EOS 70D
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Julie Oldfield10-Dec-2022 02:09
This is stunning with the reflections of the historic scene. V
francoisconstantin08-Dec-2022 23:53
Fantastic view of this nice place, the reflections and the balloon are stunning. VVV
Walter Otto Koenig08-Dec-2022 16:26
Wonderful composition with the reflections and balloon. Beautiful lighting. "V"
Danad08-Dec-2022 15:00
Great warm light on the village crowned by this intruder.
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Neil Marcus08-Dec-2022 11:58
Different with the balloon. V
KAI-WING LEUNG08-Dec-2022 11:36
Beautiful scene with very nice reflections! V
John Reynolds LRPS08-Dec-2022 09:40
Beautiful scene and reflections. V.
Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal08-Dec-2022 09:16
Nic shot and reflection. V
Raf08-Dec-2022 09:04
A beautiful shot of this old city and the reflections in the water with a well chosen POV. V
Charlene Ambrose08-Dec-2022 08:03
A stunning capture with the reflections and the balloon in the scene. V
Nirvan Hope08-Dec-2022 06:06
Wonderful to see the old buildings and their reflection in the calm water.
Helen Betts08-Dec-2022 05:40
Beautiful capture, and that hot air balloon is the perfect finishing touch. V.
Gill Kopy08-Dec-2022 04:28
Lovely shot with the soft light catching the buildings and reflecting in the river V
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