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David Letts > Óbidos Castle III
David Letts > Photograph taken in Obidos, Portugal. This is the second photograph taken "Off the beaten path" in Obidos. While the majority of tourists just walk the main street, I like to explore the side streets. During this vist, I had the side streets all to myself - what a great thing... Obidos was founded before Christ by the Trudels and Celts, who fortified and surrounded the town with walls. When the Romans gained control, they gave the town the name of Opidum or Obidos which means "Fortified town". Obidos is a marvel unique in this world. Obidos is a picture-postcard town, flower-covered balconies, whitewashed houses, roofs of orange tiles and narrow cobblestone streets -- all surrounded by Moorish walls and dominated by an old castle. This tiny walled town has hardly changed at all since the middle ages. It started its existence as a fortress on the sea but the bay silted up leaving the town without a purpose. In 1228 King Dinis paused at Óbidos. His wife so admired the charm of the town, he gave it to her as a present.
David Letts > Dreaming of Sintra II This photograph was taken of Pena's Palace in Sintra, Portugal. I took this photograph while on vacation on September 2, 2003. Sintra is usually crowded with people, but on this day, it seemed like it was just my wife and I. I could not resist taken this photo. I think that the colors and shadows make this photo interesting. The fairy-tale setting of Sintra is one of the oldest places in Portugal occupied by the Romans until 5 AD. The town's landscape is lush with surrounding green forests, exotic flowers and elaborate palaces built centuries ago as summer retreats for the royal family. When the Christian Crusaders captured it in 1147, they fought bitterly against the Moors firmly entrenched in their imposing castle, the ruins of which remain today.
David Letts > Ginja Bar of Obidos Photo is taken of an outdoor cafe seating area in Obidos, Portugal located directly infront of a Ginja bar. The table is made of wood and the seating is made from old worn leather. Ginja is brandy which is flavored with morellos which is a type of cherry. When visiting the town of Obidos, one must drink at least one glass of Ginja. This Ginja bar is located on the main street of Obidos (RUA DIREITA), not far from the castle. It is a great place to sit, drink a Ginja and watch the people pass by. The chairs are attached to the wall by hooks. The owner of the bar removes the chairs every night and replaces them each morning. Óbidos is a picture-postcard town, flower-covered balconies, whitewashed houses, roofs of orange tiles and narrow cobblestone streets -- all surrounded by Moorish walls and dominated by an old castle. This tiny walled town has hardly changed at all since the middle ages. It started its existence as a fortress on the sea but the bay silted up leaving the town without a purpose. In 1228 King Dinis paused at Óbidos. His wife so admired the charm of the town, he gave it to her as a present.
David Letts > Cobbles of Portugal
David Letts > Medieval Pillory of Obidos
David Letts > Dreaming of Marvao Photograph taken in Marvao, Portugal. Marvao is situated almost on the Spanish border. Marvao, with its serpentined walled fortress, rests among other medieval hilltop towns in the eastern part of Portugal's Alentejo, the least populated region of Portugal. Alentejo means land beyond the Rio Tejo (Tagus River) and stretches from the Atlantic coast to Spain. Rich in agriculture and peppered with oak and cork trees this eastern section could be some of the most scenic of Portugal.
David Letts > Green Moss on Beach Boulder
David Letts > Dreaming of Sintra III This photograph was taken of Pena's Palace in Sintra Portugal. I took this photograph while on vacation on September 2, 2003. Sintra is usually crowded with people, but on this day, it seemed like it was just my wife and I. The fairy-tale setting of Sintra is one of the oldest places in Portugal occupied by the Romans until 5 AD. The town's landscape is lush with surrounding green forests, exotic flowers and elaborate palaces built centuries ago as summer retreats for the royal family. When the Christian Crusaders captured it in 1147, they fought bitterly against the Moors firmly entrenched in their imposing castle, the ruins of which remain today.
Óbidos Castle III
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