| Country |
Details |
Photo |
Description |
Year
Taken |
| Spain |
State / Province : Andalusia
City / Town : Ronda
|
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The 130m high gorge.
|
1990 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Andalusia
City / Town : Ronda
|
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The 18th century arched bridge that spans the gorge.
|
1990 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Andalusia
City / Town : Ronda
|
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The bridge is 120m high.
|
1990 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Andalusia
City / Town : Ronda
|
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View over the surrounding countryside.
|
1990 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Andalusia
City / Town : Ronda
|
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The pretty streets of Ronda.
|
1990 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Andalusia
City / Town : Ronda
|
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The town is picturesque.
|
1990 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Andalusia
City / Town : Ronda
|
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Narrow street with archway.
|
1990 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Andalusia
City / Town : Ronda
|
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Windows with grills.
|
1990 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Andalusia
City / Town : Ronda
|
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House front.
|
1990 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Andalusia
City / Town : Ronda
|
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An old Moorish minaret.
|
1990 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Andalusia
City / Town : Ronda
|
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Street scene in Ronda with pastel coloured houses.
|
1990 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Andalusia
City / Town : Ronda
|
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Whtewashed house.
|
1990 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Andalusia
City / Town : Ronda
|
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Santa Maria Mayor is a church that was once a mosque.
|
1990 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Andalusia
City / Town : Ronda
|
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Cobbled hilly streets.
|
1990 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Andalusia
City / Town : Ronda
|
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View over Ronda.
|
1990 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Andalusia
City / Town : Ronda
|
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Doorway with tiled picture.
|
1990 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Andalusia
City / Town : Ronda
|
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Corner bar.
|
1990 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Andalusia
City / Town : Ronda
|
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Hilly street.
|
1990 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Andalusia
City / Town : Ronda
|
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The countryside near Ronda.
|
1990 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Castile and Leon
City / Town : Salamanca
District : Plaza Mayor
|
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Plaza Mayor is a large square in the centre of the city.
|
1999 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Castile and Leon
City / Town : Salamanca
District : Plaza Mayor
|
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Plaza Mayor in Salamanca, an ancient University town.
|
1999 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Castile and Leon
City / Town : Salamanca
District : Plaza Mayor
|
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The square is entered via arches.
|
1999 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Castile and Leon
City / Town : Salamanca
District : Plaza Mayor
|
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The square is surrounded by shops and elegant buildings.
|
1999 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Castile and Leon
City / Town : Salamanca
District : Plaza Mayor
|
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The square is pedestrian only.
|
1999 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Castile and Leon
City / Town : Salamanca
District : Plaza Mayor
|
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Wrought iron balconies and shutters.
|
1999 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Castile and Leon
City / Town : Salamanca
District : Plaza Mayor
|
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Medallions of famous people include General Franco, covered in paint.
|
1999 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Castile and Leon
City / Town : Salamanca
District : Plaza Mayor
|
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Felipe II who founded many cities in central Spain.
|
1999 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Castile and Leon
City / Town : Salamanca
District : Plaza Mayor
|
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Medallion of Carlos V, the Holy Roman Emperor.
|
1999 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Castile and Leon
City / Town : Salamanca
District : Plaza Mayor
|
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Hernan Cortez who conquered Mexico.
|
1999 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Castile and Leon
City / Town : Salamanca
District : Plaza Mayor
|
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Pizzaro (conqueror of the Incas).
|
1999 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Castile and Leon
City / Town : Salamanca
District : Plaza Mayor
|
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Miguel Cervantes (author of Don Quixote).
|
1999 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Castile and Leon
City / Town : Salamanca
District : Plaza Mayor
|
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The Duke of Wellington who fought Napoleon (1812) who had occupied the city.
|
1999 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Castile and Leon
City / Town : Salamanca
District : Plaza Mayor
|
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Detail of a building.
|
1999 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Castile and Leon
City / Town : Salamanca
District : Plaza Mayor
|
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Arches.
|
1999 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Castile and Leon
City / Town : Salamanca
|
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Salamanca is an ancient town, once besieged by Hanibal (of Carthage) in 220 BCE.
|
1999 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Castile and Leon
City / Town : Salamanca
|
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The city was occupied by France during the Napoleonic Wars (1812).
|
1999 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Castile and Leon
City / Town : Salamanca
|
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Sign outside a ham shop.
|
1999 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Castile and Leon
City / Town : Salamanca
|
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Cured hams.
|
1999 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Castile and Leon
City / Town : Salamanca
Site / Event : House of Shells
|
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The House of Shells, a 15th Century residence.
|
1999 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Castile and Leon
City / Town : Salamanca
Site / Event : House of Shells
|
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The house was owned by a doctor in the court of Queen Isabela.
|
1999 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Castile and Leon
City / Town : Salamanca
Site / Event : House of Shells
|
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The inner cloister includes a well.
|
1999 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Castile and Leon
City / Town : Salamanca
Site / Event : House of Shells
|
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Detail of a cloister column.
|
1999 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Castile and Leon
City / Town : Salamanca
Site / Event : The University Pontificate
|
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The grand entrance to the University Pontificate.
|
1999 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Castile and Leon
City / Town : Salamanca
Site / Event : The University Pontificate
|
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Carved coat of arms.
|
1999 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Castile and Leon
City / Town : Salamanca
Site / Event : The University Pontificate
|
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The building was originally a Jesuit college.
|
1999 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Castile and Leon
City / Town : Salamanca
Site / Event : The University Pontificate
|
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The courtyard with a well.
|
1999 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Castile and Leon
City / Town : Salamanca
Site / Event : The University Pontificate
|
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Carved stonework.
|
1999 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Castile and Leon
City / Town : Salamanca
Site / Event : The University Pontificate
|
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Cloister.
|
1999 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Castile and Leon
City / Town : Salamanca
Site / Event : The University Pontificate
|
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View from the entrance of the Pontificate.
|
1999 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Castile and Leon
City / Town : Salamanca
|
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After Roman times the city changed hands between Muslims and Christians for 400 years.
|
1999 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Castile and Leon
City / Town : Salamanca
|
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The city is famous for its carved stonework.
|
1999 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Castile and Leon
City / Town : Salamanca
|
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The city reached its peak in the 15th century when it was popular with Queen Isabela.
|
1999 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Castile and Leon
City / Town : Salamanca
|
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The city is made from sandstone.
|
1999 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Castile and Leon
City / Town : Salamanca
Site / Event : Cathedral
|
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The Cathedral is a large Gothic structure.
|
1999 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Castile and Leon
City / Town : Salamanca
Site / Event : Cathedral
|
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The gateways are Renaissance and have elaborate carvings.
|
1999 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Castile and Leon
City / Town : Salamanca
Site / Event : Cathedral
|
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Spectacular carved stonework over one of the doorways.
|
1999 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Castile and Leon
City / Town : Salamanca
Site / Event : Cathedral
|
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Carvings on the side of a door.
|
1999 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Castile and Leon
City / Town : Salamanca
Site / Event : Cathedral
|
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Entrance carvings.
|
1999 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Castile and Leon
City / Town : Salamanca
Site / Event : Cathedral
|
 |
The spectacular Naciemento Door.
|
1999 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Castile and Leon
City / Town : Salamanca
Site / Event : Cathedral
|
 |
The elabourately carved Naciemento Door is very ornate.
|
1999 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Castile and Leon
City / Town : Salamanca
Site / Event : Cathedral
|
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Detail of the Naciemento Door.
|
1999 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Castile and Leon
City / Town : Salamanca
Site / Event : Cathedral
|
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The upper part of the Naciemento Door.
|
1999 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Castile and Leon
City / Town : Salamanca
Site / Event : Cathedral
|
 |
Detail of the Naciemento Door.
|
1999 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Castile and Leon
City / Town : Salamanca
Site / Event : Cathedral
|
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Elaborate stonework.
|
1999 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Castile and Leon
City / Town : Salamanca
Site / Event : Cathedral
|
 |
Carved door entrance.
|
1999 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Castile and Leon
City / Town : Salamanca
Site / Event : Cathedral
|
 |
The older cathedral dates from 1120.
|
1999 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Castile and Leon
City / Town : Salamanca
Site / Event : Old Cathedral
|
 |
The Old Cathedral is a smaller building.
|
1999 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Castile and Leon
City / Town : Salamanca
Site / Event : Old Cathedral
|
 |
Painted chapel.
|
1999 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Castile and Leon
City / Town : Salamanca
Site / Event : Old Cathedral
|
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Painted sarcophagus.
|
1999 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Castile and Leon
City / Town : Salamanca
Site / Event : Old Cathedral
|
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The Last Judgement.
|
1999 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Castile and Leon
City / Town : Salamanca
Site / Event : Old Cathedral
|
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Icon-like portrait.
|
1999 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Castile and Leon
City / Town : Salamanca
Site / Event : Old Cathedral
|
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Mural.
|
1999 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Castile and Leon
City / Town : Salamanca
Site / Event : Old Cathedral
|
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Painted entrance to a chapel.
|
1999 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Castile and Leon
City / Town : Salamanca
|
 |
The Church of San Sebastian is opposite the cathedrals.
|
1999 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Castile and Leon
City / Town : Salamanca
|
 |
Anaya Palace.
|
1999 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Castile and Leon
City / Town : Salamanca
|
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The facade of the Anaya Palace.
|
1999 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Castile and Leon
City / Town : Salamanca
|
 |
The 12th century Church of San Martin.
|
1999 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Castile and Leon
City / Town : Salamanca
Site / Event : University
|
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The University was founded in 1218.
|
1999 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Castile and Leon
City / Town : Salamanca
Site / Event : University
|
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The area above the entrance is a riot of stone carving.
|
1999 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Castile and Leon
City / Town : Salamanca
Site / Event : University
|
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The entrance carving is divided into three.
|
1999 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Castile and Leon
City / Town : Salamanca
Site / Event : University
|
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The bottom of the entrance carving is dominated by Ferdinand and Isobela in a circle.
|
1999 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Castile and Leon
City / Town : Salamanca
Site / Event : University
|
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Carving of Fedinand and Isabela with a Greek inscription.
|
1999 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Castile and Leon
City / Town : Salamanca
Site / Event : University
|
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The middle of the entrance carving has coats of arms.
|
1999 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Castile and Leon
City / Town : Salamanca
Site / Event : University
|
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The top of the entrance carving.
|
1999 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Castile and Leon
City / Town : Salamanca
Site / Event : University
|
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The frog on top of a skull is a city symbol.
|
1999 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Castile and Leon
City / Town : Salamanca
Site / Event : University
|
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The University chapel.
|
1999 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Castile and Leon
City / Town : Salamanca
Site / Event : University
|
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Tapestry in a lecture hall.
|
1999 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Castile and Leon
City / Town : Salamanca
Site / Event : University
|
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Carved wooden ceiling.
|
1999 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Castile and Leon
City / Town : Salamanca
Site / Event : University
|
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Lecture hall. The University was once the equal of Bologna and Oxford.
|
1999 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Castile and Leon
City / Town : Salamanca
Site / Event : University
|
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Painted ceiling.
|
1999 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Castile and Leon
City / Town : Salamanca
Site / Event : University
|
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The Library contains 3000 ancient manuscripts.
|
1999 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Castile and Leon
City / Town : Salamanca
Site / Event : University
|
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Ceiling showing constellations.
|
1999 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Castile and Leon
City / Town : Salamanca
Site / Event : University
|
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Zodiac ceiling showing Libra and Scorpius.
|
1999 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Castile and Leon
City / Town : Salamanca
Site / Event : University
|
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The complex is extensive.
|
1999 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Castile and Leon
City / Town : Salamanca
Site / Event : University
|
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Patio.
|
1999 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Castile and Leon
City / Town : Salamanca
Site / Event : University
|
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Stone carvings.
|
1999 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Castile and Leon
City / Town : Salamanca
Site / Event : University
|
 |
The University reached its peak in the 15th century.
|
1999 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Castile and Leon
City / Town : Salamanca
Site / Event : University
|
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Patio de Escuelas Menores is a pedestrian area near the University.
|
1999 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Castile and Leon
City / Town : Salamanca
Site / Event : University
|
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Statue of Father Luis of Leon who was imprisoned by The Inquisistion for translating a book of the Bible to Spanish.
|
1999 |
| Spain |
State / Province : Castile and Leon
City / Town : Salamanca
Site / Event : University
|
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Entrance to a school.
|
1999 |
were added from 1 February 2025.