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08-APR-2012

Murallas de Avila

In the Middle Ages, to enjoy the distinction of being a city it was indispensable to have walls. “Las Partidas” (the official records) say “The king must do honour to his lands, and in particular by ordering the enclosing of his cities ... within strong walls and strong towers, for this makes them more noble, more honourable and more stately”. Quite apart from the splendour the walls gave to the cities, they were greatly esteemed because they offered, according to the records, “great security and great protection to everyone at all times”. The medieval obsession with security also took the form of intimidating or dissuading the enemy; in this there is no doubt that the lofty sections and abundant towers of the walls of Ávila were always effective: there is no record of this city ever having been besieged by any army.

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Date/Time08-Apr-2012 10:06:02
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Rick Bricker09-Jun-2012 05:47
Beautiful shot Jose and wonderful narrative.A rough comparison could be drawn of our gated communities of today I suppose.
hge5409-Jun-2012 03:11
That would seem to be a huge investment in those days for just esthetics. Security must have been a big issue. Excellent shot.V
janescottcumming09-Jun-2012 02:52
This is a wonderful looking place. A well protected place.
Dennis Hoyne09-Jun-2012 02:28
A beautiful image, on a beautiful day.
Gill Kopy09-Jun-2012 00:58
Beautiful light on the very attractive walls of this city V
Graeme09-Jun-2012 00:18
Excellent composition, Jose.BV
MarcViskens08-Jun-2012 20:08
beautiful composed
Marc
Martin Lamoon08-Jun-2012 20:07
A grand image and a place worth a visit. V
Patricia Kay08-Jun-2012 19:43
A beautiful image Jose...Happy to see the sun shone for you on that day...BV
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