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Linhares
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Copyright: ana vazao (anavazao) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 787 W: 0 N: 224] (4156)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-07-30
Categories: Architecture
Camera: Sony CyberShot DSC-H1
Exposure: f/4, 1/100 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-08-24 16:53
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Points: 20
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"Erguendo-se no topo de um outeiro de onde domina um vasto panorama, a vila de Celorico da Beira está rodeada de pastagens que há muito têm sido fonte daquele que é considerado o melhor queijo português, baptizado com o nome da região que o produz, a Serra da Estrela.

A posição estratégica de Celorico levou à construção de um castelo no século X, testemunha de sucessivas lutas fronteiriças entre as hostes portuguesas e espanholas. Agora, apenas resta uma torre e as muralhas exteriores, para além de inúmeras histórias e lendas ligadas ao seu passado.

As ruas da vila, ladeadas de casas de granito com portais góticos e janelas em estilo manuelino, gárgulas e mísulas salientes nas paredes, também recordam a sua antiga história.

A Igreja Matriz, restaurada no século XVIII, possui um belo tecto de painéis pintados.

Quase nos limites do concelho, Linhares é uma das mais características povoações de Portugal, com um longo passado que ainda se reflecte em vestígios arquitectónicos como as ruínas do castelo medieval ou as pedras do antigo Fórum, de onde era administrada a justiça. A Igreja matriz possui três quadros atribuídos ao grande pintor Grão Vasco (1475-1540): a Adoração dos Magos, a Descida da Cruz e a Anunciação.

De Dezembro a Maio, o mercado do queijo que se realiza na Praça Municipal de Celorico da Beira tem uma atmosfera animada e atrai muitos visitantes.

Versión inglesa Standing on a hill which commands a vast panorama, Celorico da Beira is surrounded by pastures which have been a source of the finest Portuguese cheese, the Serra, named after the “Star Mountain”.

Its strategic position led to the construction of a castle in the 10th century which was witness to a succession of border conflicts between Portuguese and Spanish troops. Now only a tower and the outer walls remain, besides many stories and legends linked to its past.

The town´s streets, flanked by granite houses with Gothic doors and Manueline windows, gargoyles or brackets jutting out of the walls also speak of this impressive past.

The Mother Church, restored in the 18th century, exhibits a painted coffered ceiling.

On the county´s limits, Linhares is one of the most characteristic villages of Portugal, with a long history which is still reflected by many architectural remains, such as the ruins of the Castle, dating from the Middle Ages, and the stones of the medieval Forum, from which justice was dispensed. The Mother Church has three paintings attributed to the great painter Grão Vasco (1475-1540): the Adoration of the Magi, the Descent from the Cross and the Annunciation.

From December to May, the cheese market held at the Municipal Square of Celorico da Beira is a lively event which attracts many visitors."
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  • izler Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 516 W: 69 N: 17] (106)
  • [2006-08-24 17:04]

hi ana
beautiful architectural photo and interesting historical place. point of view and details are great. your note is informative
tfs
regards
izler

Hi Ana,
Great PoV. Great picture of this quiet village. Nicely captured and well composed.
Sharp, clear, neat image.
Great shot.

Ben Lakitan

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  • jasp Gold Star Critiquer [C: 499 W: 3 N: 7] (3614)
  • [2006-08-26 9:36]

oju..... Ana headache with this text jej, easier in portugues than english.I like so much the blue windows in the end way. well done.

Dear Ana,
I missed this one first... But it is a beautiful little street scenery, very pleasant perspective...
The cheese market seems like fun!
The composition is good with fine lines, well balanced and a good feeling of depth!
Greetings,
Pablo -

Ola Ana,
unfortunately i have never been in the north of Portugal. I saw these small streets with white walls and then its more optimistic.
Anyway i like the perspective and the small light on the top in your picture.
Karl

Ola Ana,

Sempre aprendemos um pouco de historia, eu acho isso fascinante, belo texto.
Esta foto tem muito em comum com nossas cidades Mineiras ( Cidades Históricas ).
ruas pequenas, casas neste estilo colonial.
Sim, foram voces os Portugueses que deram esta grande contribuição para nós.
Grande composição e belo visual.
Parabens

Sergio

Ola,
Bela foto, adoro esse tipo de construção.
Boa composição.

Abraço.

Hi Ana,

Seems to be a mysterious curve ahead :) Gives a very lonely feeling. Nice POV and colors. TFS.

Kiran.

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  • inaam Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1719 W: 5 N: 389] (1376)
  • [2006-10-05 8:26]

Such a beautiful composition with excellent luminar control. Crisp details of the image are worth appreciation. Block stone road is putting depth into this shot.

Thanks for sharing this picture.

Hello Ana! Beautiful architectural photo and good composition. POV and details it's great. Well done! Lili

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