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15 Aerial photos from Spain
from: Andalusien | Kastilien-Leon |
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Segovia, one of the three historic metropoles near Madrid is spectacularly located on a narrow promontory above two rivers. The historic city contains the Alcazar palace, an ancient Roman aqueduct and the cathedral. The old city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.
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Picture taken 4.5.2007 -
aerial photo #0011-1427
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The Alhambra is a fortress complex of the Moorish monarchs of Granada. Moorish poets describe it as a ''pearl set in emeralds'' in allusion to the brilliant colour of the buildings and the wood around them. The park was planted by the Moors with roses, oranges and myrtles.
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Picture taken 6.5.2007 -
aerial photo #0011-1563
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Ronda is situated in a very mountainous area 750 meters above sea level. The Rio Guadalquivir runs through the city, dividing it in two and carving out a steep canyon. Three historic bridges span the canyon.
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Picture taken 6.5.2007 -
aerial photo #0011-1616
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