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Another view from the top of the castle of Marvão , Portugal
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The small town of Marvão (3750 inhabitants) in the Northern Alentejo (Alto Alentejo) Region, close to the frontier with Spain, is one of the most amazing fortified villages in Portugal.
Huddled atop a mountain 860 meters (2,820 feet ) tall, the main attraction of this medieval town is the Castle of Marvão, which dates back to the 9th century, where the knight of Islam, named Ibn Maruan, sheltered himself in this castle and gave birth to the name of the town. It was later conquered by Christians, which substantially improved the fortifications.
The Castle, with its thick walls, battlements and towers, has an ample view over the mountainous landscape and the sun-baked plains of the Alentejo.
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Photo taken in 7330 Marvão, Portugal
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- Uploaded on January 24, 2012
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- Camera: Canon PowerShot A590 IS
- Taken on 2011/09/13 17:17:43
- Exposure: 0.001s (1/1000)
- Focal Length: 5.80mm
- F/Stop: f/3.500
- ISO Speed: ISO80
- Exposure Bias: 0.00 EV
- No flash
Comments (167)
Inka Cze, on September 3, 2012, said:
Beautiful landscape and shot ! LIKE Greetings.
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Lucien Kivit, on September 4, 2012, said:
Valentine , thank you for your nice comment, like and YS, greetings Lucien
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Lucien Kivit, on September 4, 2012, said:
Inka Cze , thank you for your nice comment and like, greetings Lucien
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Kastl, on December 24, said:
L 79, F 13,
very good displayed.
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Lucien Kivit, on December 25, said:
Kastl, thank you for your nice comment, like and YS, greetings Lucien
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giwrgosd, on January 10, said:
Wonderful capture and view,YsL 14/80 Best wishes,George
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Lucien Kivit, on January 11, said:
Giwrgosd, thank you for your nice comment, like and YS, greetings Lucien
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