Tuesday, August 5, 2014

The Walled "City" of Buitrago


While on our way to go gliding we passed a walled village a little way off the freeway.  I commented on it, and Miguel offered to take us there after our flight.  So here are some pictures of the very interesting small town of Buitrago.



Cobblestone streets









I could not get a picture of the inside of the church because of the lack of light.  But this is a picture of a picture.




This church, and wall was built by the Mudejars, who were the Moors that remained in Spain and were converted to Christianity.  The Moorish influence is very evident.



Stork nests














Miguel told us that kids dare each other to walk out on this pole.




This picture is left over from my flight post.  It is the ruined church near the  landing strip.

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