https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/album/1287676 https://cdn.ipernity.com/p/105/57/EF/323415.buddy.jpg https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/album/1287676 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:02:54 +0000 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:02:54 +0000 https://www.ipernity.com https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52069980/in/album/1287676 tag:ipernity.com,2023-08-14,doc-52069980 Mon, 14 Aug 2023 21:40:01 +0000 2022-12-01T15:03:58+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52069980/in/album/1287676"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/99/80/52069980.8f273bc6.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="185" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The Visigoth king Leovigild founded a city called Victoriacum on the occasion of a victory over the Basques in the 6th century. In 1181, King Sancho the Wise of Navarre founded what is now Vitoria, named Nueva Victoria. This was an extension of the already existing Basque settlement of Gasteiz, which was developed into a fortification against Castile. In 1199, the town was besieged for nine months and eventually captured by the troops of Alfonso VIII of Castile, who annexed the town to the Kingdom of Castile. The town was progressively enlarged and in 1431 it was granted a city charter.<br /> <br /> The Battle of Vitoria of the Peninsular War occurred near Vitoria-Gasteiz on 21 June 1813. An allied army under General Wellington broke the French army under Joseph Bonaparte. The victory assured the eventual end of French control in Spain. There is a monument commemorating this battle in the main square of the city known as the Monument to Independence.</div> Vitoria-Gasteiz - Plaza de la Virgen Blanca <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52069980/in/album/1287676"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/99/80/52069980.8f273bc6.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="185" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The Visigoth king Leovigild founded a city called Victoriacum on the occasion of a victory over the Basques in the 6th century. In 1181, King Sancho the Wise of Navarre founded what is now Vitoria, named Nueva Victoria. This was an extension of the already existing Basque settlement of Gasteiz, which was developed into a fortification against Castile. In 1199, the town was besieged for nine months and eventually captured by the troops of Alfonso VIII of Castile, who annexed the town to the Kingdom of Castile. The town was progressively enlarged and in 1431 it was granted a city charter.<br /> <br /> The Battle of Vitoria of the Peninsular War occurred near Vitoria-Gasteiz on 21 June 1813. An allied army under General Wellington broke the French army under Joseph Bonaparte. The victory assured the eventual end of French control in Spain. There is a monument commemorating this battle in the main square of the city known as the Monument to Independence.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/50516152/in/album/1287676 tag:ipernity.com,2020-12-08,doc-50516152 Tue, 08 Dec 2020 09:29:19 +0000 2019-12-01T00:00:00+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/50516152/in/album/1287676"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/61/52/50516152.c84d039f.240.jpg?r2" width="143" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Mallorca is the largest island in the Mediterranean Balearic Islands, which are part of Spain. Mallorca is an extremely popular holiday destination. The Palma de Mallorca Airport, one of the busiest in Spain, is used by about 30 million tourists per year.<br /> <br /> After the fall of the Western Roman Empire, the island was invaded by the Vandals in 425. The time of the Vandals ended, when Byzantine troops general took the island in 534. The first Muslim arrivals were in 707. These ended the Byzantine domination and established their own hegemony. Until 903, the island was part of the Umayyad Caliphate.<br /> From Between 902 and 1229 the island was under Islamic control. James I of Aragon ( aka "Jaume el Conqueridor") conquered Mallorca in December 1229. <br /> <br /> San Juan Bautista was erected in 1248. End of the 16th century it had a defense tower. Over the years it underwent various reforms and in 1867 , the old church collapsed and a new construction began. It was completed in 1896 and resulted in a mixture of styles, of which the neoclassical one stands out with neo-Romanesque and neo-Gothic elements.</div> Calviá - San Juan Bautista <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/50516152/in/album/1287676"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/61/52/50516152.c84d039f.240.jpg?r2" width="143" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Mallorca is the largest island in the Mediterranean Balearic Islands, which are part of Spain. Mallorca is an extremely popular holiday destination. The Palma de Mallorca Airport, one of the busiest in Spain, is used by about 30 million tourists per year.<br /> <br /> After the fall of the Western Roman Empire, the island was invaded by the Vandals in 425. The time of the Vandals ended, when Byzantine troops general took the island in 534. The first Muslim arrivals were in 707. These ended the Byzantine domination and established their own hegemony. Until 903, the island was part of the Umayyad Caliphate.<br /> From Between 902 and 1229 the island was under Islamic control. James I of Aragon ( aka "Jaume el Conqueridor") conquered Mallorca in December 1229. <br /> <br /> San Juan Bautista was erected in 1248. End of the 16th century it had a defense tower. Over the years it underwent various reforms and in 1867 , the old church collapsed and a new construction began. It was completed in 1896 and resulted in a mixture of styles, of which the neoclassical one stands out with neo-Romanesque and neo-Gothic elements.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/50514962/in/album/1287676 tag:ipernity.com,2020-12-07,doc-50514962 Mon, 07 Dec 2020 15:53:44 +0000 2019-12-01T00:00:00+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/50514962/in/album/1287676"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/49/62/50514962.00cce38c.240.jpg?r2" width="143" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Mallorca is the largest island in the Mediterranean Balearic Islands, which are part of Spain. Mallorca is an extremely popular holiday destination. The Palma de Mallorca Airport, one of the busiest in Spain, is used by about 30 million tourists per year.<br /> <br /> Palma is the political and economic centre of the autonomous region of the Balearic Islands. Palma is a Roman foundation from the time the island was occupied by the Roman Empire in 123 BC. Almost half of the island´s population of more than 890.000 today live in Palma.<br /> <br /> From Between 902 and 1229 the city was under Islamic control. It was conquered after three months of siege in December 1229 by the troops of James I of Aragon ( aka "Jaume el Conqueridor"). Palma became the capital of the Kingdom of Majorca. After Jame´s death, Palma became joint capital of the Kingdom, together with Perpignan. The Aragonese expanded the city, so that at its heyday in the 16th century it had around 40,000 inhabitants.<br /> <br /> Around the turn of the century, Palma was a wealthy city and so the citizens could afford to contract famous Catalan architects, known for the Modernisme Català, a specific form of the Art Nouveau. Lluís Domènech i Montaner and Josep Puig i Cadafalch have worked in Palma and there are numerous beautiful buildings in the inner city.<br /> <br /> Some architects mixed different styles. The results are often pretty unique.</div> Palma <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/50514962/in/album/1287676"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/49/62/50514962.00cce38c.240.jpg?r2" width="143" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Mallorca is the largest island in the Mediterranean Balearic Islands, which are part of Spain. Mallorca is an extremely popular holiday destination. The Palma de Mallorca Airport, one of the busiest in Spain, is used by about 30 million tourists per year.<br /> <br /> Palma is the political and economic centre of the autonomous region of the Balearic Islands. Palma is a Roman foundation from the time the island was occupied by the Roman Empire in 123 BC. Almost half of the island´s population of more than 890.000 today live in Palma.<br /> <br /> From Between 902 and 1229 the city was under Islamic control. It was conquered after three months of siege in December 1229 by the troops of James I of Aragon ( aka "Jaume el Conqueridor"). Palma became the capital of the Kingdom of Majorca. After Jame´s death, Palma became joint capital of the Kingdom, together with Perpignan. The Aragonese expanded the city, so that at its heyday in the 16th century it had around 40,000 inhabitants.<br /> <br /> Around the turn of the century, Palma was a wealthy city and so the citizens could afford to contract famous Catalan architects, known for the Modernisme Català, a specific form of the Art Nouveau. Lluís Domènech i Montaner and Josep Puig i Cadafalch have worked in Palma and there are numerous beautiful buildings in the inner city.<br /> <br /> Some architects mixed different styles. The results are often pretty unique.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/50512138/in/album/1287676 tag:ipernity.com,2020-12-06,doc-50512138 Sun, 06 Dec 2020 22:16:51 +0000 2019-12-01T00:00:00+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/50512138/in/album/1287676"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/21/38/50512138.fbd3ad54.240.jpg?r2" width="161" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Mallorca is the largest island in the Mediterranean Balearic Islands, which are part of Spain. Mallorca is an extremely popular holiday destination. The Palma de Mallorca Airport, one of the busiest in Spain, is used by about 30 million tourists per year.<br /> <br /> Palma is the political and economic centre of the autonomous region of the Balearic Islands. Palma is a Roman foundation from the time the island was occupied by the Roman Empire in 123 BC. Almost half of the island´s population of more than 890.000 today live in Palma.<br /> <br /> From Between 902 and 1229 the city was under Islamic control. It was conquered after three months of siege in December 1229 by the troops of James I of Aragon ( aka "Jaume el Conqueridor"). Palma became the capital of the Kingdom of Majorca. After Jame´s death, Palma became joint capital of the Kingdom, together with Perpignan. The Aragonese expanded the city, so that at its heyday in the 16th century it had around 40,000 inhabitants.<br /> <br /> Around the turn of the century, Palma was a wealthy city and so the citizens could afford to contract famous Catalan architects, known for the Modernisme Català, a specific form of the Art Nouveau. Lluís Domènech i Montaner and Josep Puig i Cadafalch have worked in Palma and there are numerous beautiful buildings in the inner city.<br /> <br /> Can Corbella, designed by architect Nicolau Lliteras, combines modernism with elements of a style called neo-mudéjar. It was erected end of the 19th century.</div> Palma - Can Corbella <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/50512138/in/album/1287676"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/21/38/50512138.fbd3ad54.240.jpg?r2" width="161" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Mallorca is the largest island in the Mediterranean Balearic Islands, which are part of Spain. Mallorca is an extremely popular holiday destination. The Palma de Mallorca Airport, one of the busiest in Spain, is used by about 30 million tourists per year.<br /> <br /> Palma is the political and economic centre of the autonomous region of the Balearic Islands. Palma is a Roman foundation from the time the island was occupied by the Roman Empire in 123 BC. Almost half of the island´s population of more than 890.000 today live in Palma.<br /> <br /> From Between 902 and 1229 the city was under Islamic control. It was conquered after three months of siege in December 1229 by the troops of James I of Aragon ( aka "Jaume el Conqueridor"). Palma became the capital of the Kingdom of Majorca. After Jame´s death, Palma became joint capital of the Kingdom, together with Perpignan. The Aragonese expanded the city, so that at its heyday in the 16th century it had around 40,000 inhabitants.<br /> <br /> Around the turn of the century, Palma was a wealthy city and so the citizens could afford to contract famous Catalan architects, known for the Modernisme Català, a specific form of the Art Nouveau. Lluís Domènech i Montaner and Josep Puig i Cadafalch have worked in Palma and there are numerous beautiful buildings in the inner city.<br /> <br /> Can Corbella, designed by architect Nicolau Lliteras, combines modernism with elements of a style called neo-mudéjar. It was erected end of the 19th century.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/50511816/in/album/1287676 tag:ipernity.com,2020-12-06,doc-50511816 Sun, 06 Dec 2020 21:49:04 +0000 2019-12-01T00:00:00+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/50511816/in/album/1287676"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/18/16/50511816.92e01e07.240.jpg?r2" width="159" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Mallorca is the largest island in the Mediterranean Balearic Islands, which are part of Spain. Mallorca is an extremely popular holiday destination. The Palma de Mallorca Airport, one of the busiest in Spain, is used by about 30 million tourists per year.<br /> <br /> Palma is the political and economic centre of the autonomous region of the Balearic Islands. Palma is a Roman foundation from the time the island was occupied by the Roman Empire in 123 BC. Almost half of the island´s population of more than 890.000 today live in Palma.<br /> <br /> From Between 902 and 1229 the city was under Islamic control. It was conquered after three months of siege in December 1229 by the troops of James I of Aragon ( aka "Jaume el Conqueridor"). Palma became the capital of the Kingdom of Majorca. After Jame´s death, Palma became joint capital of the Kingdom, together with Perpignan. The Aragonese expanded the city, so that at its heyday in the 16th century it had around 40,000 inhabitants.<br /> <br /> The foundation stone for the cathedral was laid in 1230 by King James I of Aragon (Jaume el Conqueridor) after the conquest of Mallorca in 1229. It was erected in the Catalan Gothic style on the site of a former mosque. Under Jaume II, the son of the conqueror, the actual construction of the cathedral began in 1306 from the main apse. The nave was completed in 1587, the main portal was consecrated in 1601. Work on the main facade began in 1852 and was not finished until the beginning of the 20th century.<br /> <br /> The cathedral is 109.50 m long and 33 meters wide, the main nave measures 75.50 m length and 19.50 m width. The main nave is 44 m high, which is higher than the nave of Notre Dame de Paris (33m) and Notre-Dame d'Amiens (42m), but lower than the nave of Saint-Pierre de Beauvais, with a height of 48m the highest of all Gothic cathedrals.<br /> <br /> The late Gothic "Porta del Mirador"</div> Palma - Catedral de Mallorca <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/50511816/in/album/1287676"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/18/16/50511816.92e01e07.240.jpg?r2" width="159" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Mallorca is the largest island in the Mediterranean Balearic Islands, which are part of Spain. Mallorca is an extremely popular holiday destination. The Palma de Mallorca Airport, one of the busiest in Spain, is used by about 30 million tourists per year.<br /> <br /> Palma is the political and economic centre of the autonomous region of the Balearic Islands. Palma is a Roman foundation from the time the island was occupied by the Roman Empire in 123 BC. Almost half of the island´s population of more than 890.000 today live in Palma.<br /> <br /> From Between 902 and 1229 the city was under Islamic control. It was conquered after three months of siege in December 1229 by the troops of James I of Aragon ( aka "Jaume el Conqueridor"). Palma became the capital of the Kingdom of Majorca. After Jame´s death, Palma became joint capital of the Kingdom, together with Perpignan. The Aragonese expanded the city, so that at its heyday in the 16th century it had around 40,000 inhabitants.<br /> <br /> The foundation stone for the cathedral was laid in 1230 by King James I of Aragon (Jaume el Conqueridor) after the conquest of Mallorca in 1229. It was erected in the Catalan Gothic style on the site of a former mosque. Under Jaume II, the son of the conqueror, the actual construction of the cathedral began in 1306 from the main apse. The nave was completed in 1587, the main portal was consecrated in 1601. Work on the main facade began in 1852 and was not finished until the beginning of the 20th century.<br /> <br /> The cathedral is 109.50 m long and 33 meters wide, the main nave measures 75.50 m length and 19.50 m width. The main nave is 44 m high, which is higher than the nave of Notre Dame de Paris (33m) and Notre-Dame d'Amiens (42m), but lower than the nave of Saint-Pierre de Beauvais, with a height of 48m the highest of all Gothic cathedrals.<br /> <br /> The late Gothic "Porta del Mirador"</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/50509134/in/album/1287676 tag:ipernity.com,2020-12-06,doc-50509134 Sun, 06 Dec 2020 15:37:36 +0000 2019-12-01T00:00:00+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/50509134/in/album/1287676"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/91/34/50509134.c90049e2.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="222" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Mallorca is the largest island in the Mediterranean Balearic Islands, which are part of Spain. Mallorca is an extremely popular holiday destination. The Palma de Mallorca Airport, one of the busiest in Spain, is used by about 30 million tourists per year.<br /> <br /> Palma is the political and economic centre of the autonomous region of the Balearic Islands. Palma is a Roman foundation from the time the island was occupied by the Roman Empire in 123 BC. Almost half of the island´s population of more than 890.000 today live in Palma.<br /> <br /> From Between 902 and 1229 the city was under Islamic control. It was conquered after three months of siege in December 1229 by the troops of James I of Aragon ( aka "Jaume el Conqueridor"). Palma became the capital of the Kingdom of Majorca. After Jame´s death, Palma became joint capital of the Kingdom, together with Perpignan. The Aragonese expanded the city, so that at its heyday in the 16th century it had around 40,000 inhabitants.<br /> <br /> La Almudaina, the Royal Palace, is located next to the cathedral. Already the Romans had a fortified place here, the current castle is a modification of the Muslim alcázar begun in 1281. After the conquest, it was rebuilt in 1309 by King James II of Mallorca. The palace hosted the monarchs of the Kingdom of Mallorca, the Aragonese monarchs and Spanish monarchs successively.</div> Palma - Palacio Real de La Almudaina <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/50509134/in/album/1287676"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/91/34/50509134.c90049e2.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="222" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Mallorca is the largest island in the Mediterranean Balearic Islands, which are part of Spain. Mallorca is an extremely popular holiday destination. The Palma de Mallorca Airport, one of the busiest in Spain, is used by about 30 million tourists per year.<br /> <br /> Palma is the political and economic centre of the autonomous region of the Balearic Islands. Palma is a Roman foundation from the time the island was occupied by the Roman Empire in 123 BC. Almost half of the island´s population of more than 890.000 today live in Palma.<br /> <br /> From Between 902 and 1229 the city was under Islamic control. It was conquered after three months of siege in December 1229 by the troops of James I of Aragon ( aka "Jaume el Conqueridor"). Palma became the capital of the Kingdom of Majorca. After Jame´s death, Palma became joint capital of the Kingdom, together with Perpignan. The Aragonese expanded the city, so that at its heyday in the 16th century it had around 40,000 inhabitants.<br /> <br /> La Almudaina, the Royal Palace, is located next to the cathedral. Already the Romans had a fortified place here, the current castle is a modification of the Muslim alcázar begun in 1281. After the conquest, it was rebuilt in 1309 by King James II of Mallorca. The palace hosted the monarchs of the Kingdom of Mallorca, the Aragonese monarchs and Spanish monarchs successively.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/47227294/in/album/1287676 tag:ipernity.com,2018-08-29,doc-47227294 Wed, 29 Aug 2018 21:06:06 +0000 2013-10-01T00:00:00+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/47227294/in/album/1287676"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/72/94/47227294.8cfdd72d.240.jpg?r2" width="181" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">After three local shepherd children witnessed a Marian apparition here in 1917, Fátima has developed into a major pilgrimage site of the Catholic Church. What started with a small chapel in 1918 is now the huge Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fátima that includes two basilicas. <br /> <br /> These waxen sculptures are votive offerings, that will be thrown in the fire - and melt. The pious pilgrims could also buy waxen legs, arms and even internal organs, that looked a bit scary.<br /> <br /> <a href="https://www.fatima.pt/en/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.fatima.pt/en/</a></div> Fátima <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/47227294/in/album/1287676"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/72/94/47227294.8cfdd72d.240.jpg?r2" width="181" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">After three local shepherd children witnessed a Marian apparition here in 1917, Fátima has developed into a major pilgrimage site of the Catholic Church. What started with a small chapel in 1918 is now the huge Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fátima that includes two basilicas. <br /> <br /> These waxen sculptures are votive offerings, that will be thrown in the fire - and melt. The pious pilgrims could also buy waxen legs, arms and even internal organs, that looked a bit scary.<br /> <br /> <a href="https://www.fatima.pt/en/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.fatima.pt/en/</a></div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/47227280/in/album/1287676 tag:ipernity.com,2018-08-29,doc-47227280 Wed, 29 Aug 2018 20:49:17 +0000 2013-10-01T00:00:00+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/47227280/in/album/1287676"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/72/80/47227280.ab2901dc.240.jpg?r2" width="175" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">After three local shepherd children witnessed a Marian apparition here in 1917, Fátima has developed into a major pilgrimage site of the Catholic Church. What started with a small chapel in 1918 is now the huge Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fátima that includes two basilicas. <br /> <br /> Only partly seen to the left is the round "Basílica da Santíssima Trindade" ("Basilica of the Holy Trinity"), consecrated in 2007. In the backdrop is the "Basílica de Nossa Senhora do Rosário" ("Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary"), built 1928 -1953.<br /> <br /> <br /> <a href="https://www.fatima.pt/en/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.fatima.pt/en/</a></div> Fátima <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/47227280/in/album/1287676"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/72/80/47227280.ab2901dc.240.jpg?r2" width="175" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">After three local shepherd children witnessed a Marian apparition here in 1917, Fátima has developed into a major pilgrimage site of the Catholic Church. What started with a small chapel in 1918 is now the huge Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fátima that includes two basilicas. <br /> <br /> Only partly seen to the left is the round "Basílica da Santíssima Trindade" ("Basilica of the Holy Trinity"), consecrated in 2007. In the backdrop is the "Basílica de Nossa Senhora do Rosário" ("Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary"), built 1928 -1953.<br /> <br /> <br /> <a href="https://www.fatima.pt/en/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.fatima.pt/en/</a></div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/47226572/in/album/1287676 tag:ipernity.com,2018-08-29,doc-47226572 Wed, 29 Aug 2018 14:37:22 +0000 2013-10-01T00:00:00+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/47226572/in/album/1287676"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/65/72/47226572.d2fff6ec.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="165" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">After three local shepherd children witnessed a Marian apparition here in 1917, Fátima has developed into a major pilgrimage site of the Catholic Church. What started with a small chapel in 1918 is now the huge Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fátima that includes two basilicas. <br /> <br /> The round "Basílica da Santíssima Trindade" ("Basilica of the Holy Trinity") was consecrated in 2007. This is the fourth largest Catholic church - wordwide.<br /> <br /> <br /> <a href="https://www.fatima.pt/en/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.fatima.pt/en/</a></div> Fátima <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/47226572/in/album/1287676"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/65/72/47226572.d2fff6ec.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="165" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">After three local shepherd children witnessed a Marian apparition here in 1917, Fátima has developed into a major pilgrimage site of the Catholic Church. What started with a small chapel in 1918 is now the huge Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fátima that includes two basilicas. <br /> <br /> The round "Basílica da Santíssima Trindade" ("Basilica of the Holy Trinity") was consecrated in 2007. This is the fourth largest Catholic church - wordwide.<br /> <br /> <br /> <a href="https://www.fatima.pt/en/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.fatima.pt/en/</a></div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/47226096/in/album/1287676 tag:ipernity.com,2018-08-29,doc-47226096 Wed, 29 Aug 2018 11:20:37 +0000 2013-10-01T00:00:00+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/47226096/in/album/1287676"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/60/96/47226096.8af93b1f.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="159" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">After three local shepherd children witnessed a Marian apparition here in 1917, Fátima has developed into a major pilgrimage site of the Catholic Church. What started with a small chapel in 1918 is now the huge Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fátima that includes two basilicas. <br /> <br /> Between the basilicas is a vast square. To the right is the "Capelinha das Aparições" ("Chapel of the Apparitions"). In the backdrop the "Basílica da Santíssima Trindade" ("Basilica of the Holy Trinity"), consecrated in 2007. The fourth largest Catholic church - wordwide.<br /> <br /> <br /> <a href="https://www.fatima.pt/en/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.fatima.pt/en/</a></div> Fátima <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/47226096/in/album/1287676"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/60/96/47226096.8af93b1f.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="159" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">After three local shepherd children witnessed a Marian apparition here in 1917, Fátima has developed into a major pilgrimage site of the Catholic Church. What started with a small chapel in 1918 is now the huge Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fátima that includes two basilicas. <br /> <br /> Between the basilicas is a vast square. To the right is the "Capelinha das Aparições" ("Chapel of the Apparitions"). In the backdrop the "Basílica da Santíssima Trindade" ("Basilica of the Holy Trinity"), consecrated in 2007. The fourth largest Catholic church - wordwide.<br /> <br /> <br /> <a href="https://www.fatima.pt/en/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.fatima.pt/en/</a></div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/47225660/in/album/1287676 tag:ipernity.com,2018-08-29,doc-47225660 Wed, 29 Aug 2018 09:05:32 +0000 2013-10-01T00:00:00+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/47225660/in/album/1287676"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/56/60/47225660.0dfd9d78.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">After three local shepherd children witnessed a Marian apparition here in 1917, Fátima has developed into a major pilgrimage site of the Catholic Church. What started with a small chapel in 1918 is now the huge Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fátima that includes two basilicas. <br /> <br /> Seen here is the "Basílica de Nossa Senhora do Rosário" ("Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary") built 1928 -1953.<br /> <br /> <a href="https://www.fatima.pt/en/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.fatima.pt/en</a></div> Fátima <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/47225660/in/album/1287676"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/56/60/47225660.0dfd9d78.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">After three local shepherd children witnessed a Marian apparition here in 1917, Fátima has developed into a major pilgrimage site of the Catholic Church. What started with a small chapel in 1918 is now the huge Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fátima that includes two basilicas. <br /> <br /> Seen here is the "Basílica de Nossa Senhora do Rosário" ("Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary") built 1928 -1953.<br /> <br /> <a href="https://www.fatima.pt/en/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.fatima.pt/en</a></div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/46996902/in/album/1287676 tag:ipernity.com,2018-07-14,doc-46996902 Sat, 14 Jul 2018 05:56:18 +0000 2013-10-01T16:57:37+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/46996902/in/album/1287676"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/69/02/46996902.929bc648.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="173" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Due to a specific microclima the valley of the Douro river is just perfect for winegrowing. Vineyards stretch all along the river. Unfortunately rain in autumn seems necessery for a good quality of the wine. In the old days the wine wa shipped to Porto on small boats, where it was refined to port wine. Today the wine reaches Sandeman, Kopke and all other producers in trucks.</div> Douro <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/46996902/in/album/1287676"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/69/02/46996902.929bc648.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="173" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Due to a specific microclima the valley of the Douro river is just perfect for winegrowing. Vineyards stretch all along the river. Unfortunately rain in autumn seems necessery for a good quality of the wine. In the old days the wine wa shipped to Porto on small boats, where it was refined to port wine. Today the wine reaches Sandeman, Kopke and all other producers in trucks.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/46996374/in/album/1287676 tag:ipernity.com,2018-07-13,doc-46996374 Fri, 13 Jul 2018 21:38:12 +0000 2013-10-01T15:45:39+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/46996374/in/album/1287676"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/63/74/46996374.321f768e.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="208" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">A church was known here already in 1131, but todays church was obviously erected mid 13th century. The church may have been a convent church of the Knight Templars, that was later used by Augustine canons. The church has a strange bell-gable and by now is serves the parish.<br /> <br /> Here just like in Vila Boa de Quires are strong parallels to Paço de Sousa. Here are just - again - perfect bulls heads.</div> Tabuado - Igreja do Salvador <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/46996374/in/album/1287676"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/63/74/46996374.321f768e.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="208" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">A church was known here already in 1131, but todays church was obviously erected mid 13th century. The church may have been a convent church of the Knight Templars, that was later used by Augustine canons. The church has a strange bell-gable and by now is serves the parish.<br /> <br /> Here just like in Vila Boa de Quires are strong parallels to Paço de Sousa. Here are just - again - perfect bulls heads.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/46995270/in/album/1287676 tag:ipernity.com,2018-07-13,doc-46995270 Fri, 13 Jul 2018 17:03:29 +0000 2013-10-01T15:48:32+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/46995270/in/album/1287676"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/52/70/46995270.1e8e85c5.240.jpg?r2" width="182" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Another church under reconstruction! A church was known here already in 1131, but todays church was obviously erected mid 13th century. The church may have been a convent church of the Knights Templar, that was later used by Augustine canons. The church has a strange bell-gable and by now is serves the parish.<br /> <br /> Here just like in Vila Boa de Quires are strong parallels to Paço de Sousa.</div> Tabuado - Igreja do Salvador <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/46995270/in/album/1287676"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/52/70/46995270.1e8e85c5.240.jpg?r2" width="182" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Another church under reconstruction! A church was known here already in 1131, but todays church was obviously erected mid 13th century. The church may have been a convent church of the Knights Templar, that was later used by Augustine canons. The church has a strange bell-gable and by now is serves the parish.<br /> <br /> Here just like in Vila Boa de Quires are strong parallels to Paço de Sousa.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/46995176/in/album/1287676 tag:ipernity.com,2018-07-13,doc-46995176 Fri, 13 Jul 2018 16:27:19 +0000 2013-10-01T15:17:41+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/46995176/in/album/1287676"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/51/76/46995176.1e2219b1.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="200" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The monastery, that once existed here may have been founded by Benedictine monks. In later days Augustine canons lived here, before the church became a parish church. Due to an inscription, found during restauration works, it is clear, that 1180 this church existed already, though smaller than it is today, as it got enlarged at least twice. First time within the 13th century.<br /> <br /> The complete western front is probably from the first construction phase of the church. There are strong parallels to Paço de Sousa (previous uploads), only about 20kms west.<br /> <br /> The side portal of the church is carved even more skilful. The lion´s head, opposite the head of the bull, was probably carved by the same artist. Here as well the head looks "modern" - like the symbol of a lion´s head.</div> Vila Boa de Quires - Santo André <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/46995176/in/album/1287676"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/51/76/46995176.1e2219b1.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="200" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The monastery, that once existed here may have been founded by Benedictine monks. In later days Augustine canons lived here, before the church became a parish church. Due to an inscription, found during restauration works, it is clear, that 1180 this church existed already, though smaller than it is today, as it got enlarged at least twice. First time within the 13th century.<br /> <br /> The complete western front is probably from the first construction phase of the church. There are strong parallels to Paço de Sousa (previous uploads), only about 20kms west.<br /> <br /> The side portal of the church is carved even more skilful. The lion´s head, opposite the head of the bull, was probably carved by the same artist. Here as well the head looks "modern" - like the symbol of a lion´s head.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/46995032/in/album/1287676 tag:ipernity.com,2018-07-13,doc-46995032 Fri, 13 Jul 2018 15:17:15 +0000 2013-10-01T15:17:33+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/46995032/in/album/1287676"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/50/32/46995032.cc215964.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="229" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The monastery, that once existed here may have been founded by Benedictine monks. In later days Augustine canons lived here, before the church became a parish church. Due to an inscription, found during restauration works, it is clear, that 1180 this church existed already, though smaller than it is today, as it got enlarged at least twice. First time within the 13th century.<br /> <br /> The complete western front is probably from the first construction phase of the church. There are strong parallels to Paço de Sousa (previous uploads), only about 20kms west.<br /> <br /> The side portal of the church is carved even more skilful. The head of the bull here looks really "modern" with his straight horns - and the two lions seem to share a lollipop.</div> Vila Boa de Quires - Santo André <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/46995032/in/album/1287676"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/50/32/46995032.cc215964.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="229" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The monastery, that once existed here may have been founded by Benedictine monks. In later days Augustine canons lived here, before the church became a parish church. Due to an inscription, found during restauration works, it is clear, that 1180 this church existed already, though smaller than it is today, as it got enlarged at least twice. First time within the 13th century.<br /> <br /> The complete western front is probably from the first construction phase of the church. There are strong parallels to Paço de Sousa (previous uploads), only about 20kms west.<br /> <br /> The side portal of the church is carved even more skilful. The head of the bull here looks really "modern" with his straight horns - and the two lions seem to share a lollipop.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/46993660/in/album/1287676 tag:ipernity.com,2018-07-13,doc-46993660 Fri, 13 Jul 2018 10:46:10 +0000 2013-10-01T15:17:06+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/46993660/in/album/1287676"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/36/60/46993660.76b4031b.240.jpg?r2" width="163" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The monastery, that once existed here may have been founded by Benedictine monks. In later days Augustine canons lived here, before the church became a parish church. Due to an inscription, found during restauration works, it is clear, that 1180 this church existed already, though smaller than it is today, as it got enlarged at least twice. First time within the 13th century.<br /> <br /> The complete western front is probably from the first construction phase of the church. There are strong parallels to Paço de Sousa (previous uploads), only about 20kms west.<br /> <br /> The side portal of the church is carved even more skilful. Here a bull and a lion flank the door.</div> Vila Boa de Quires - Santo André <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/46993660/in/album/1287676"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/36/60/46993660.76b4031b.240.jpg?r2" width="163" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The monastery, that once existed here may have been founded by Benedictine monks. In later days Augustine canons lived here, before the church became a parish church. Due to an inscription, found during restauration works, it is clear, that 1180 this church existed already, though smaller than it is today, as it got enlarged at least twice. First time within the 13th century.<br /> <br /> The complete western front is probably from the first construction phase of the church. There are strong parallels to Paço de Sousa (previous uploads), only about 20kms west.<br /> <br /> The side portal of the church is carved even more skilful. Here a bull and a lion flank the door.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/46993406/in/album/1287676 tag:ipernity.com,2018-07-13,doc-46993406 Fri, 13 Jul 2018 09:28:25 +0000 2013-10-01T15:15:14+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/46993406/in/album/1287676"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/34/06/46993406.abddd748.240.jpg?r2" width="155" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The monastery, that once existed here may have been founded by Benedictine monks. In later days Augustine canons lived here, before the church became a parish church. Due to an inscription, found during restauration works, it is clear, that 1180 this church existed already, though smaller than it is today, as it got enlarged at least twice. First time within the 13th century.<br /> <br /> The complete western front is probably from the first construction phase of the church. There are strong parallels to Paço de Sousa (previous uploads), only about 20kms west.<br /> <br /> Just like in Paço de Sousa here are "perfect bulls", flanking the main portal.</div> Vila Boa de Quires - Santo André <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/46993406/in/album/1287676"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/34/06/46993406.abddd748.240.jpg?r2" width="155" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The monastery, that once existed here may have been founded by Benedictine monks. In later days Augustine canons lived here, before the church became a parish church. Due to an inscription, found during restauration works, it is clear, that 1180 this church existed already, though smaller than it is today, as it got enlarged at least twice. First time within the 13th century.<br /> <br /> The complete western front is probably from the first construction phase of the church. There are strong parallels to Paço de Sousa (previous uploads), only about 20kms west.<br /> <br /> Just like in Paço de Sousa here are "perfect bulls", flanking the main portal.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/46993342/in/album/1287676 tag:ipernity.com,2018-07-13,doc-46993342 Fri, 13 Jul 2018 09:01:26 +0000 2013-10-01T15:14:36+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/46993342/in/album/1287676"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/33/42/46993342.61d03131.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The monastery, that once existed here may have been founded by Benedictine monks. In later days Augustine canons lived here, before the church became a parish church. Due to an inscription, found during restauration works, it is clear, that 1180 this church existed already, though smaller than it is today, as it got enlarged at least twice. First time within the 13th century.<br /> <br /> The complete western front is probably from the first construction phase of the church. There are strong parallels to Paço de Sousa (previous uploads), only about 20kms west.<br /> <br /> Where in Paço de Sousa is a rose window, here are small windows, flanked by pillars.</div> Vila Boa de Quires - Santo André <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/46993342/in/album/1287676"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/33/42/46993342.61d03131.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The monastery, that once existed here may have been founded by Benedictine monks. In later days Augustine canons lived here, before the church became a parish church. Due to an inscription, found during restauration works, it is clear, that 1180 this church existed already, though smaller than it is today, as it got enlarged at least twice. First time within the 13th century.<br /> <br /> The complete western front is probably from the first construction phase of the church. There are strong parallels to Paço de Sousa (previous uploads), only about 20kms west.<br /> <br /> Where in Paço de Sousa is a rose window, here are small windows, flanked by pillars.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/46991346/in/album/1287676 tag:ipernity.com,2018-07-12,doc-46991346 Thu, 12 Jul 2018 22:49:36 +0000 2013-10-01T15:14:22+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/46991346/in/album/1287676"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/13/46/46991346.96a81414.240.jpg?r2" width="156" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The monastery, that once existed here may have been founded by Benedictine monks. In later days Augustine canons lived here, before the church became a parish church. Due to an inscription, found during restauration works, it is clear, that 1180 this church existed already, though smaller than it is today, as it got enlarged at least twice. First time within the 13th century. <br /> <br /> The complete western front is probably from the first construction phase of the church. There are strong parallels to Paço de Sousa (previous uploads), only about 20kms west.</div> Vila Boa de Quires - Santo André <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/46991346/in/album/1287676"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/13/46/46991346.96a81414.240.jpg?r2" width="156" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The monastery, that once existed here may have been founded by Benedictine monks. In later days Augustine canons lived here, before the church became a parish church. Due to an inscription, found during restauration works, it is clear, that 1180 this church existed already, though smaller than it is today, as it got enlarged at least twice. First time within the 13th century. <br /> <br /> The complete western front is probably from the first construction phase of the church. There are strong parallels to Paço de Sousa (previous uploads), only about 20kms west.</div> Martin M. Miles