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September 2017 - from the top of the Arab fortress in Olvera, a view of Pruna Castle and, beyond that, 'El Terill', the highest point in the neighbouring province of Seville.
Situated in the north-eastern corner of the Cadiz province and with a population of about 8,500, the beautiful Andalucian town of Olvera is one of the larger "pueblo blancos" (white villages) in the area with white houses, steep and narrow streets leading up to an old Arab fortress at the top of town. Close by is an impressive church, the 'Parroquia de Nuestra SeƱora de la EncarnaciĆ³n' (the Parish of Our Lady of the Incarnation).
There are plenty more photos of Olvera and other Spanish towns/locations if you take a look at my 'Albums' page, www.flickr.com/photos/36623892@N00/sets/ - thank you.
Looking down from the town's highest point, the restored ruins of the 12th century Arab castle, onto the neoclassical church, the 'Parroquia de Nuestra SeƱora de la EncarnaciĆ³n'. January 2013. There are plenty more photos of Olvera if you take a look at the set in www.flickr.com/photos/36623892@N00/sets/ - thank you.
August 2010 - a rare, stormy evening over the town. Situated in the north-eastern corner of the Cadiz province and with a population of about 8,500, the beautiful Andalucian town of Olvera is one of the larger "pueblo blancos" (white villages) in the area with white houses, steep and narrow streets leading up to an old Arab fortress at the top of town. Close by is an impressive church, the 'Parroquia de Nuestra SeƱora de la EncarnaciĆ³n' (the Parish of Our Lady of the Incarnation). There are plenty more photos of Olvera and other Spanish towns/locations if you take a look at my 'Albums' page, www.flickr.com/photos/36623892@N00/sets/ - thank you.
May 2016 - looking up to the town's main church, the 'Parroquia de Nuestra SeƱora de la EncarnaciĆ³n'. Situated in the north-eastern corner of the Cadiz province and with a population of about 8,500, the beautiful Andalucian town of Olvera is one of the larger "pueblo blancos" (white villages) in the area with white houses, steep and narrow streets leading up to an old Arab fortress at the top of town. Close by is an impressive church, the 'Parroquia de Nuestra SeƱora de la EncarnaciĆ³n' (the Parish of Our Lady of the Incarnation). There are plenty more photos of Olvera and other Spanish towns/locations if you take a look at my 'Albums' page, www.flickr.com/photos/36623892@N00/sets/ - thank you.
Looking down onto the town's main church, the 'Parroquia de Nuestra SeƱora de la EncarnaciĆ³n' (the Parish of Our Lady of the Incarnation). Situated in the north-eastern corner of the Cadiz province and with a population of about 8,500, the beautiful Andalucian town of Olvera is one of the larger "pueblo blancos" (white villages) in the area with white houses, steep and narrow streets leading up to an old Arab fortress at the top of town, where, close by, is the impressive church featured in this photo. There are plenty more photos of Olvera and other Spanish towns/locations if you take a look at my 'Albums' page, www.flickr.com/photos/36623892@N00/sets/ - thank you.
Partial view of Pruna Castle in the distance on the left taken from the "Via Verde" that links Olvera and Puerto Serrano - a beautiful winter's day, January 2013. There are plenty more photos of OLvera if you take a look at the set in www.flickr.com/photos/36623892@N00/sets/ - thank you.
May 2016 - view over the rooftops towards Pruna castle from the small park/mirador that lies just off Calle Victoria. Situated in the north-eastern corner of the Cadiz province and with a population of about 8,500, the beautiful Andalucian town of Olvera is one of the larger "pueblo blancos" (white villages) in the area with white houses, steep and narrow streets leading up to an old Arab fortress at the top of town. Close by is an impressive church, the 'Parroquia de Nuestra SeƱora de la EncarnaciĆ³n' (the Parish of Our Lady of the Incarnation). There are plenty more photos of Olvera and other Spanish towns/locations if you take a look at my 'Albums' page, www.flickr.com/photos/36623892@N00/sets/ - thank you.
August 2011 - wandering around the town. Situated in the north-eastern corner of the Cadiz province and with a population of about 8,500, the beautiful Andalucian town of Olvera is one of the larger "pueblo blancos" (white villages) in the area with white houses, steep and narrow streets leading up to an old Arab fortress at the top of town. Close by is an impressive church, the 'Parroquia de Nuestra SeƱora de la EncarnaciĆ³n' (the Parish of Our Lady of the Incarnation). There are plenty more photos of Olvera and other Spanish towns/locations if you take a look at my 'Albums' page, www.flickr.com/photos/36623892@N00/sets/ - thank you.
View of the town from the south on the main Jerez to Antequera, A-384, road. Situated in the north-eastern corner of the Cadiz province and with a population of about 8,500, the beautiful Andalucian town of Olvera is one of the larger "pueblo blancos" (white villages) in the area with white houses, steep and narrow streets leading up to an old Arab fortress at the top of town. Close by is an impressive church, the 'Parroquia de Nuestra SeƱora de la EncarnaciĆ³n' (the Parish of Our Lady of the Incarnation). There are plenty more photos of Olvera and other Spanish towns/locations if you take a look at my 'Albums' page, www.flickr.com/photos/36623892@N00/sets/ - thank you.
Chef Enrique Olvera at his new restaurant Cosme, about to open in New York City. Chef Enrique has Restaurante Pujol in Mexico City, widely regarded as one of the top restaurants in the world. I'm excited to try his food at this new opening. This portrait was photographed for Eater.com and you can see photos of the inside of Cosme here: ny.eater.com/2014/9/30/6873521/enrique-olvera-cosme-photo...
A principios del siglo VIII, los musulmanes se aprovechan de las luchas internas de los visigodos para invadir la penĆnsula. En una fase temprana de la ocupaciĆ³n, los bereberes se extienden por la sierra gaditana, ocupando los antiguos nĆŗcleos de la zona. Es posible que la localidad se convirtiera en la Calcena que describe Al-Himyari, una importante ciudad, cabecera de la Cora de Saduna.
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Alfonso XI conquista Olvera en el aƱo 1327.
Olvera se situaba en la frontera entre el reino de Castilla y el reino de Granada, por eso era frecuente que los cristianos intentaran conquistarla. Uno de los intentos mƔs importantes es el llevado a cabo por Don Juan Manuel, suegro de Alfonso XI en el verano de 1326, pero al ver lo estratƩgicamente situado que estaba y las murallas,desiste de su intento.
Esta calle, mientras se sube buscando la plaza de la Iglesia y el mirador del Castillo, presenta una vista linda. Con algo de inclinaciĆ³n, un poco de entusiasmo y con el aire zumbando se consigue llegar hasta el objetivo ya que merece la pena
A beautiful spring evening as the final rays of the sun beat down on the rooftops - from the church at the top of Olvera, a view looking south west towards the sierras. Situated in the north-eastern corner of the Cadiz province and with a population of about 8,500, the beautiful Andalucian town of Olvera is one of the larger "pueblo blancos" (white villages) in the area with white houses, steep and narrow streets leading up to an old Arab fortress at the top of town. Close by is an impressive church, the 'Parroquia de Nuestra SeƱora de la EncarnaciĆ³n' (the Parish of Our Lady of the Incarnation). There are plenty more photos of CĆ”ceres and other Spanish towns/locations if you take a look at my 'Albums' page, www.flickr.com/photos/36623892@N00/sets/ - thank you.
May 2016 - storm clouds gather above the town. Situated in the north-eastern corner of the Cadiz province and with a population of about 8,500, the beautiful Andalucian town of Olvera is one of the larger "pueblo blancos" (white villages) in the area with white houses, steep and narrow streets leading up to an old Arab fortress at the top of town. Close by is an impressive church, the 'Parroquia de Nuestra SeƱora de la EncarnaciĆ³n' (the Parish of Our Lady of the Incarnation). There are plenty more photos of Olvera and other Spanish towns/locations if you take a look at my 'Albums' page, www.flickr.com/photos/36623892@N00/sets/ - thank you.
May 2016 - storm clouds above the town. Situated in the north-eastern corner of the Cadiz province and with a population of about 8,500, the beautiful Andalucian town of Olvera is one of the larger "pueblo blancos" (white villages) in the area with white houses, steep and narrow streets leading up to an old Arab fortress at the top of town. Close by is an impressive church, the 'Parroquia de Nuestra SeƱora de la EncarnaciĆ³n' (the Parish of Our Lady of the Incarnation). There are plenty more photos of Olvera and other Spanish towns/locations if you take a look at my 'Albums' page, www.flickr.com/photos/36623892@N00/sets/ - thank you.
A view looking up to the town's main church, the 'Parroquia de Nuestra SeƱora de la EncarnaciĆ³n' (the Parish of Our Lady of the Incarnation). Situated in the north-eastern corner of the Cadiz province and with a population of about 8,500, the beautiful Andalucian town of Olvera is one of the larger "pueblo blancos" (white villages) in the area with white houses, steep and narrow streets leading up to an old Arab fortress at the top of town, where, close by, is the impressive church featured in this photo. There are plenty more photos of Olvera and other Spanish towns/locations if you take a look at my 'Albums' page, www.flickr.com/photos/36623892@N00/sets/ - thank you.
A nice Metro Rail ride from Irwindale to Los Angeles Union Station. Mass public transit in Los Angeles working well. Across from Union Station is Olvera Street, the birthplace of Los Angeles. The weather was nice, just an overall nice day.
August 2011 - skies above Olvera. Situated in the north-eastern corner of the Cadiz province and with a population of about 8,500, the beautiful Andalucian town of Olvera is one of the larger "pueblo blancos" (white villages) in the area with white houses, steep and narrow streets leading up to an old Arab fortress at the top of town. Close by is an impressive church, the 'Parroquia de Nuestra SeƱora de la EncarnaciĆ³n' (the Parish of Our Lady of the Incarnation). There are plenty more photos of Olvera and other Spanish towns/locations if you take a look at my 'Albums' page, www.flickr.com/photos/36623892@N00/sets/ - thank you.