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Granada, Spain, November 2002 - The Alhambra in Granada, Spain - a palace and fortress complex of the Moorish monarchs which occupies a hilly terrace on the southeastern border of the city of Granada.
Salamanca, Spain - Nuns convene next to a pillar in the Old Cathedral of Salamanca, Spain. The Cathedral is also known as the Cathedral of Santa María de la Sede. Construction began in 1140 and took more than a century to complete.
Tip jar, Playa Maderas
Chinchón, Spain, October 2002 - A matador faces a bull during a bullfight in the main plaza of Chinchón, Spain. At certain times of the year, the entire Plaza Mayor is converted into a bullfighting arena and people line the balconies to watch the fights take place. The Plaza Mayor de Chinchón is a classic medieval plaza from the 15th Century.
April 2003 - A young man is knocked over by a bull, while still holding his drink as he takes part in a capea outside of Madrid, Spain. A capea is an amateur bullfight with young bulls and often takes place as part of a large party. After eating and drinking, the bullfight takes place and anyone is welcome to jump into the arena.
Segovia, Spain, February 2003 - The Alcázar of Segovia (Segovia Castle). The Alcázar is a stone fortification, located in the old city of Segovia. Rising out on a rocky crag above the confluence of the rivers Eresma and Clamores near the Guadarrama mountains, it is one of the most distinctive castle-palaces in Spain by virtue of its shape - like the bow of a ship. The Alcázar was originally built as a fortress but has served as a royal palace, a state prison, a Royal Artillery College and a military academy since then. Today, the Alcázar remains one of the most popular historical sights in Spain and is one of the three major attractions in Segovia. The Alcázar of Segovia, like many fortifications in Spain, started off as an Arab fort. The first reference to this particular Alcázar was in 1120, around 32 years after the city of Segovia returned to Christian hands (during the time when Alfonso VI of Castile reconquered lands to the south of the Duero river down to Toledo and beyond). However, archaeological evidence suggests that the site of this Alcázar was once used in Roman times as a fortification. This theory is further substantiated by the presence of Segovia's famous Roman Aqueduct.
Segovia, Spain, February 2003 - The Aqueduct of Segovia and the Plaza Azoguejo. The Aqueduct of Segovia (or more precisely, the aqueduct bridge) is one of the most significant and best-preserved monuments left by the Romans on the Iberian Peninsula. It is among the most important symbols of Segovia, as is evidenced by its presence on the city's coat of arms. At its tallest, the aqueduct reaches a height of 28.5 meters (93.5 feet), including nearly 6 meters (19.7 feet) of foundation. There are both single and double arches supported by pillars. It transports waters from Spring Fuenfr’a, situated in the nearby mountains some 17 kilometers (10.6 miles) from the city in a region known as La Acebeda. It runs another 15 kilometers (9.3 miles) before arriving in the city. The date of construction cannot be definitively determined and researchers have placed it between the second half of the 1st Century AD and the early years of the 2nd Century.
Segovia, Spain, February 2003 - The arches of the Aqueduct of Segovia, Spain. The Aqueduct of Segovia (or more precisely, the aqueduct bridge) is one of the most significant and best-preserved monuments left by the Romans on the Iberian Peninsula. It is among the most important symbols of Segovia, as is evidenced by its presence on the city's coat of arms. At its tallest, the aqueduct reaches a height of 28.5 meters (93.5 feet), including nearly 6 meters (19.7 feet) of foundation. There are both single and double arches supported by pillars. It transports waters from Spring Fuenfr’a, situated in the nearby mountains some 17 kilometers (10.6 miles) from the city in a region known as La Acebeda. It runs another 15 kilometers (9.3 miles) before arriving in the city. The date of construction cannot be definitively determined and researchers have placed it between the second half of the 1st Century AD and the early years of the 2nd Century.
April 2003 - Young men take part in a capea outside of Madrid, Spain. A capea is an amateur bullfight with young bulls and often takes place as part of a large party. After eating and drinking, the bullfight takes place and anyone is welcome to jump into the arena.
Granada, Spain, November 2002 - The Alhambra in Granada, Spain - a palace and fortress complex of the Moorish monarchs which occupies a hilly terrace on the southeastern border of the city of Granada.
Granada, Spain, November 2002 - The Alhambra in Granada, Spain - a palace and fortress complex of the Moorish monarchs which occupies a hilly terrace on the southeastern border of the city of Granada.
Granada, Spain, November 2002 - The Alhambra in Granada, Spain - a palace and fortress complex of the Moorish monarchs which occupies a hilly terrace on the southeastern border of the city of Granada.
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