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Ronda, Spain - view of the gorge
Ronda, one of Andalucia's top tourist destinations …. and rightly so! Of course, there's the famous 'Puente Nuevo', a bridge spanning the deep 'El Tajo' gorge affording incomparable views of the surrounding mountains. Then there's Ronda's famous bullring, reputably the oldest in Spain but certainly one of the most beautiful. But this town of 35,000 situated about 60km west of and an hour and a half drive from the provincial capital, Malaga, has much more to offer. There are a wealth of imposing churches; of which the 'Iglesia Santa Maria la Mayor' is arguably its most impressive with a blend of architectural styles including a beautiful Renaissance choir and a stunning balustraded west facade. Ronda has other monuments, too, as well as ancient palaces, elegant squares and quiet, shady parks. However, for some, the real attraction of Ronda is just wandering around its narrow streets and taking in the atmosphere of this truly memorable location. Finally, for those of that disposition, Ronda has, in Calle Espinel, a street full of good and varied shops! There are plenty more photos of Ronda and other Spanish towns/locations if you take a look at my 'Albums' page, www.flickr.com/photos/36623892@N00/sets/ - thank you.
Ronda, Spain - view of the gorge
Ronda, one of Andalucia's top tourist destinations …. and rightly so! Of course, there's the famous 'Puente Nuevo', a bridge spanning the deep 'El Tajo' gorge affording incomparable views of the surrounding mountains. Then there's Ronda's famous bullring, reputably the oldest in Spain but certainly one of the most beautiful. But this town of 35,000 situated about 60km west of and an hour and a half drive from the provincial capital, Malaga, has much more to offer. There are a wealth of imposing churches; of which the 'Iglesia Santa Maria la Mayor' is arguably its most impressive with a blend of architectural styles including a beautiful Renaissance choir and a stunning balustraded west facade. Ronda has other monuments, too, as well as ancient palaces, elegant squares and quiet, shady parks. However, for some, the real attraction of Ronda is just wandering around its narrow streets and taking in the atmosphere of this truly memorable location. Finally, for those of that disposition, Ronda has, in Calle Espinel, a street full of good and varied shops! There are plenty more photos of Ronda and other Spanish towns/locations if you take a look at my 'Albums' page, www.flickr.com/photos/36623892@N00/sets/ - thank you.