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Mini-German Castle

Mini-German Castle

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PhotoLogic, on April 9, 2007, said:

This mini replica version of a German Castle sits on the south side of a lake in Furnas, Sao Miguel, Azores. I've been searching for the story about it, but have yet to find anything. Anyone know anything more?

The pink lily-like flowers in the foreground, I believe, are called "Girls go to School". They flower first, around the time school starts in Azores, then afterwards the leaves sprout up.

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derryironside, on April 15, 2009, said:

This is no castle - it is the church of Jose do Canto, which is no longer used, but provides a gorgeous, picturesque scene.

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PhotoLogic, on April 15, 2009, said:

Thank You, derryironside. I've since read a little more about this place. Evidently, from The Bradt Travel Guide, Azores by David Sayers, this is a "Across the lake you can see a pseudo-Gothic chapel dedicated to Our Lady of Victories built by José do Canto, one of Azores' great gardeners. It is a family vault and he and his wife are buried there. Nearby is a private garden largely devoted to camellias; sleeping for years, it has a melancholy charm. You may visit the garden with the owner's permission, but beware; the paths can be very slippery. In the early spring the magnolias and camellias give the impression they are in their native wild forest." Thanx for bringing this to my attention.

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Photo taken in Furnas, 9675 Povoação, Portugal

 

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  • Uploaded on April 10, 2007
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    • Camera: NIKON CORPORATION NIKON D70
    • Taken on 2005/10/02 18:33:10
    • Exposure: 0.002s (1/500)
    • Focal Length: 78.00mm
    • F/Stop: f/5.000
    • ISO Speed: ISO400
    • Exposure Bias: 0.00 EV
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