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The church of 'Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación' sitting high above the town alongside the Arab castle. 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 Señora de la Encarnación' (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.
Coming into the top of the town from the Jerez 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 Señora de la Encarnación' (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 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 Señora de la Encarnación' (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.
The San Bernardino Santa Fe Depot is a Mission Revival Style passenger rail terminal in San Bernardino, California. It currently serves one Amtrak and two Metrolink lines.
you can no longer photograph this lovely clean view of the depot because someone, in their wisdom, has planted palm trees smack dab in front of the building.
totally stupid.
April 2013 - 'El Peñón del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús' (the Rock of the Sacred Heart of Jesus), a beautiful rock garden full of ivy, flowers, birds and animals located in the centre of 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 Señora de la Encarnación' (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.
Olvera es un municipio y localidad española de la provincia de Cádiz, en la comunidad autónoma de Andalucía. Está incluido en la comarca de la Sierra de Cádiz, y dentro del partido judicial de Arcos de la Frontera. Obtiene el título de ciudad en el año 1877 concedido por Alfonso XII. Puerta de la “Ruta de los Pueblos Blancos”, Olvera está situada al noroeste de la serranía gaditana, siendo fronteriza con las provincias de Sevilla y Málaga. En el año 2010 contaba con 8.570 habitantes. Su extensión superficial es de 194 km² y una densidad de población de 44,1 hab/km². Se encuentra a una altitud de 643 metros sobre el nivel del mar y a 130 kilómetros de la capital de la provincia, Cádiz.
La mayoría de sus tierras consisten en áreas de agricultura dedicadas principalmente al cultivo del olivo, encontrandose integrada en la Asociación Española de Municipios del Olivo, organización fundada en Olvera en el año 1996. Su excelente producción de aceite de oliva ha permitido que su industria aceitera haya sido incluida en la denominación de origen Sierra de Cádiz, junto a otros pueblos de la comarca y de la provincia de Sevilla. Otra importante actividad ecónomica es la industria, teniendo en su haber desde el año 1991 el Premio Arco Iris del Cooperativismo concedido por la Junta de Andalucía.
Por el término de Olvera también trascurre la Vía Verde de la Sierra, la única ruta declarada de interés turístico de Andalucía. También ha sido considerada la mejor vía verde de Europa en los años 2005 y 2009. Junto al tramo de la Vía Verde se encuentra la reserva natural del Peñon de Zaframagón que destacar por ser la mayor anidación de buitres leonados de Andalucía y una de las mayores de Europa.
Pueblo de raíces árabes, fue conquistada por Alfonso XI en 1327 incorporándola al Reino de Castilla. La repoblación por parte cristiana fue llevada a cabo a través de una Carta puebla. Durante la guerra de la independencia, Olvera será sede de un destacamento francés.
La localidad está declarado conjunto histórico-artístico desde el año 1983, contando con varios monumentos civiles y religiosos de gran valor artístico y arquitectónicos. También cuenta con varias fiestas declaradas de Interés Turístico como la Semana Santa o la Romería del Lunes de Quasimodo, siendo la romería más antigua de la provincia de Cádiz.
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Olvera is a city located in the province of Cádiz, Spain. According to the 2005 census, the city has a population of 8,585 inhabitants.
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Olvera ist eine Gemeinde in der Provinz Cádiz in Andalusien (Südspanien), gelegen an der Ruta de los Pueblos Blancos (Straße der weißen Dörfer).
Auf der höchsten Erhebung mitten im Ort befinden sich eine Pfarrkirche, die auf den Resten einer maurischen Moschee errichtet wurde und eine Burgruine. Beide sind ausschließlich von niedrigen weißen Häuserreihen umgeben, die den Charakter des Dorfes ausmachen.
Das Landschaftsbild um Olvera ist von Landwirtschaft geprägt, hauptsächlich durch Oliven-Haine und Kornfelder.
Zu Zeiten des Mittelalters war Olvera eine Station auf der Schmugglerstraße von Ronda nach Morón de la Frontera.
February 2015 - view from the centre of town, overlooking the 'Plaza Andalucia' and north-west towards Pruna Castle and Mt Terril in the far distance. 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 Señora de la Encarnación' (the Parish of Our Lady of the Incarnation). There are plenty more photos of Cáceres and other Spanish towns/locations if you take a look at my 'Albums' page, www.flickr.com/photos/36623892@N00/sets/ - thank you.
On the road to Pruna, a glimpse through the trees of Olvera's 13th century Arab castle and magnificent church. 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 Señora de la Encarnación' (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.
These started out as $8.99 guitars, in the hottest colors (see toy guitars photo). They look a lot more expensive in sepia tones.
Just outside the town, a view through the trees looking north-west. Olvera, itself, is 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 Señora de la Encarnación' (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 Señora de la Encarnación' (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.
February 2015 - view from the centre of town, overlooking the 'Plaza Andalucia' and north-west towards Pruna Castle and Mt Terril in the far distance. 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 Señora de la Encarnación' (the Parish of Our Lady of the Incarnation). There are plenty more photos of Cáceres and other Spanish towns/locations if you take a look at my 'Albums' page, www.flickr.com/photos/36623892@N00/sets/ - thank you.
A beautiful spring evening in Olvera - photos taken from behind the castle that overlooks 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 Señora de la Encarnación' (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.
The 'Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación' and Arab castle standing proudly above the town of Olvera - Easter 2012. 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 Señora de la Encarnación' (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.
April 2019 - Above the 'Plaza de Andalusia' in the centre of Olvera is the garden of el Peñón del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús (the Rock of the Sacred Heart of Jesus). At the top of the rock, with arms raised is the impressive statue of Christ carved by Jose Even Navas, in 1929. Some photos taken in this attractive haven of peace and tranquility.
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 Señora de la Encarnación' (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.
Postcard from my collection. A touch old Mexico, Olvera Street, Los Angeles, California.
Manufactured by Tichor Art Company, L.A.
A view looking up to the town's main church, the 'Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación' (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.
(HDR image) View across the rooftops of Olvera towards Pruna Castle and 'El pico del Terril y el Peñón de Algamitas' in the distance. 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 Señora de la Encarnación' (the Parish of Our Lady of the Incarnation). There are plenty more photos of Olverav and other Spanish towns if you take a look at my 'Sets' page, www.flickr.com/photos/36623892@N00/sets/ - thank you.
The Arab fortress at the top of 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 Señora de la Encarnación' (the Parish of Our Lady of the Incarnation). There are plenty more photos of Cáceres and other Spanish towns/locations if you take a look at my 'Albums' page, www.flickr.com/photos/36623892@N00/sets/ - thank you.
Very strange but I seem to come across these Aztec dancers on my journeys. This was at Olvera Street in Los Angeles, California.
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(HDR image) View across the rooftops of Olvera towards Pruna Castle and 'El pico del Terril y el Peñón de Algamitas' in the distance. 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 Señora de la Encarnación' (the Parish of Our Lady of the Incarnation). There are plenty more photos of Olverav and other Spanish towns if you take a look at my 'Sets' page, www.flickr.com/photos/36623892@N00/sets/ - thank you.
Declarada Conjunto Histórico Artístico, su casco urbano presenta una exquisita mezcla de herencia andalusí, arquitectura popular y belleza monumental, con casas encaladas y señoriales fachadas palaciegas.
View above the rooftops of Olvera towards the restored Arab castle originally built in the 12th/13th century.
Zwischen Pfarrkirche und Resten einer maurischen Moschee schmiegen sich die niedrigen weißen Häuser, die den Charakter des Ortes ausmachen. Eines von den typischen weißen Dörfern in Andalusien.
Looking down onto the town from the Arab fortress. 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 Señora de la Encarnación' (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.
From the main street, looking up to the imposing 'Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación' (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. Close by is an impressive church, the 'Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación' (the Parish of Our Lady of the Incarnation). There are plenty more photos of Olvera and other Spanish towns if you take a look at my 'Sets' page, www.flickr.com/photos/36623892@N00/sets/ - thank you.
April 2019 - Above the 'Plaza de Andalusia' in the centre of Olvera is the garden of el Peñón del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús (the Rock of the Sacred Heart of Jesus). At the top of the rock, with arms raised is the impressive statue of Christ carved by Jose Even Navas, in 1929. Some photos taken in this attractive haven of peace and tranquility.
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 Señora de la Encarnación' (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.
June 2016 - the late sun catches the underside of a kestrel as it hovers above the park, with a swift in the background. The 'Plaza de Andalusia' in Olvera is the garden of el Peñón del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús (the Rock of the Sacred Heart of Jesus), a beautiful rock/flower garden. A variety of birds can be seen in the park or flying high above it. Olvera, itself, is situated in the north-eastern corner of the Cadiz province and, with a population of about 8,500, 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 Señora de la Encarnación' (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.
October 2012. 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 Señora de la Encarnación' (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.