This view of the surrounding valley, through a portal in the castle wall, was postcard worthy. Click!
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| Portal Through the Castle Walls at Óbidos 2014-05-10 |
Tuesday, June 10, 2014
Portugal: Portal Through the Castle Walls at Óbidos
The name "Óbidos" probably derives from the Latin term oppidum, meaning "citadel", or "fortified city". That's appropriate, since there have been a number of forts or castles on this site, since the time of Roman occupation. Since then, the Visigoths, the Moors and, finally, Portuguese royalty have occupied fortifications here.
Portugal: Óbidos: Santa Maria Church
Óbidos is a photographer's fantasy land. I can compare it to Quedlinburg in Germany insofar as every few metres or every corner presents another "Kodak Moment". Here the steeple of the Santa Maria Church, Óbidos.
Historical note: The Church of Santa Maria in Óbidos was the setting for the wedding of King Afonso V to his cousin, Princess Isabella of Coimbra, on 15 August 1441, when they were both still children aged 9 and 10, respectively.
Historical note: The Church of Santa Maria in Óbidos was the setting for the wedding of King Afonso V to his cousin, Princess Isabella of Coimbra, on 15 August 1441, when they were both still children aged 9 and 10, respectively.
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| Church steeple of the Santa Maria Church in Obidos 2014-05-15 |
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