Photographer's Note
See another photo in the WS.
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Santiago de Compostela, located in the northwest of Spain and capital of the autonomous community of Galicia, is a city that falls in love at first sight with its monumental Cathedral and the network of alleys in the old town, declared a World Heritage Site.
It is also one of the three main pilgrimage centers of Christianity, along with Jerusalem and Rome, so you will enjoy a good atmosphere for pilgrims and students as it has a prestigious university that is more than 500 years old.
The Plaza de Obradoiro is the heart of the city, in it is the impressive Cathedral that occupies one of the lengths of the square; which also has several of the most beautiful monuments to see in Santiago, such as the Pazo de Raxoi, current seat of the town hall, the Pazo de Xelmirez, the former episcopal palace of the cathedral, and the Colexio de San Xerome, the former college of the city and of course another favorite building in this square is the Hospital of the Catholic Monarchs, built in 1501 by order of the Catholic Monarchs to give shelter to pilgrims who ended up exhausted and sometimes sick on the Camino de Santiago. Today this Plateresque-style building is known as the Parador de Santiago.
The Old Quarter, located around the Plaza de Obradoiro and declared a World Heritage Site, is the oldest and most essential neighborhood to visit in Santiago de Compostela.
Among the most beautiful corners are the Cervantes, Platerías and Quintana squares, the stately homes of Balconada, Deán and La Parra, as well as its most emblematic streets such as Rúa do Franco, Rúa Raíña, Rúa do Vilar and Rúa Nova, all of them surrounded by beautiful old buildings and in which it is worth investing time.
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Ver otra foto en el WS.
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Santiago de Compostela, situada en el noroeste de España y capital de la comunidad autónoma de Galicia, es una ciudad que enamora a primera vista por su monumental Catedral y por el entramado de callejuelas del casco antiguo, declarado Patrimonio de la Humanidad.
Además es uno de los tres principales centros de peregrinación del cristianismo, junto con Jerusalén y Roma, por lo que disfrutarás de un buen ambiente de peregrinos y estudiantes al tener una prestigiosa universidad con más de 500 años de antigüedad.
La Plaza de Obradoiro es el corazon de la ciudad, en ella se encuentra la impresionante Catedral que ocupa uno de los largos de la plaza; que tambien tiene varios de los monumentos mas bonitos para ver en Santiago, como el Pazo de Raxoi, actual sede del ayuntamiento, el Pazo de Xelmirez, antiguo palacio episcopal de la catedral, y el Colexio de San Xerome, el antiguo colegio mayor de la ciudad y por supuesto otro edificio favorito de esta plaza es el Hospital de los Reyes Católicos, construido en 1501 por orden de los Reyes Católicos para dar cobijo a los peregrinos que terminaban agotados y a veces enfermos el camino de Santiago. En la actualidad este edificio de estilo plateresco es conocido como Parador de Santiago.
El Casco histórico, situado alrededor de la Plaza de Obradoiro y declarado Patrimonio de la Humanidad, es el barrio que visitar en Santiago de Compostela más antiguo e imprescindible.
Entre los rincones más bonitos se encuentran las plazas de Cervantes, de las Platerías y la de la Quintana, las casas señoriales da Balconada, del Deán y de la Parra, además de sus calles más emblemáticas como la Rúa do Franco, Rúa Raíña, Rúa do Vilar y la Rúa Nova, rodeadas todas ellas de bonitos edificios antiguos y en las que merece la pena invertir tiempo.
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holmertz
(103628) 2022-05-27 11:07
Hello Luis,
This is a very nice photo with quite a lot of fine details to watch. You will think I am crazy, but my favourite part of the photo is the white wall with the lady in blue coat and the large flower pots. I might have cropped that part into a separate photo. Of course the church and the monument are more important, but all these elements together form a very good view. The persons sitting by the fountain are also nicely included even though they are squeezed into the corner. The fine light and colours also make this a highly enjoyable picture, and the tighter composition of the WS is also very nice.
Best regards,
Gert
mkamionka
(75137) 2022-05-27 11:30
Hola Luis,
Beautiful spot. Great light. You have selected an optimal angle to present it. The fountain goes well with the tower of the church. I like also the person in blue jacket walking into the scene.
Very nice complementary photo in the workshop as well. It looks as if the town had a lot of photo opportunities with attractive old architecture. I will put it on my list of places to visit someday.
Excellent work,
M
jmdias
(116477) 2022-05-27 11:57
luis
muito curioso esse monumento com a coluna clássica tão alta sustentando o busto do personagem. linda combinação com a torre da igreja. gosto em especial da mulher em azul entrando em cena.
um abraço
jorge
Fis2
(171937) 2022-05-27 12:38
Witaj Luis!
Nice parts of the city, interesting architecture.
I like fountain and belfry.
Excecellent framing, composition and colors.
Nice presentation my friend.
Have a nice weekend.
Krzysztof
Silvio1953
(222925) 2022-05-27 13:03
Ciao Luis, great view of fantastic square, excellent clarity, fine details, splendid light and wonderful colors, very well done, my friend have a good week end ciao Silvio
pajaran
(117063) 2022-05-27 13:14
Pozdrav.
lep pogled, interesantan i dobar tekst ...
lepa trg sa fontanom i arhitektura, dobro pokazano sa lepim bojama, kontrastom i perspektivom.
Dobar rad sa lepom fotografijom u radionici.
Lepa stara Catedrala sa zvonikom i krtstom.
Lepo mesto za setnju i odmor pored fontane.
Zelim vam lepu i mirnu noc, sve najbolje za vikend.
Paja
ikeharel
(114605) 2022-05-27 20:09
Buenas dias Luis,
A bright day clear photo of the square, named after a famous authur in Espanea.
Details are immaculate, colors in fine contrast and overall a fine outcome.
Wish you a nice weekend,
Ike
mcmtanyel
(69227) 2022-05-27 20:46
Hello Luis,
It is a charming little plaza with a nice little church.
Regards,
MT
COSTANTINO
(117792) 2022-05-27 22:10
Hello dear Luis and have a nice day
and a happy evening
photo with great sharpness and
lightness
splendid light changing our mood
regards
costantino
ifege
(49431) 2022-05-27 22:53
Hi Luis
A good pair of photos from around Santiago de Compostela.
cheers
Ian
Tue
(93436) 2022-05-28 8:33
Hello Luis,
Such a lovely view of the small square here with the white houses at left and the church and monument at right, all seen in such a nice and clear sunlight. Good timing to get that person in blue in front of the white wall as well.
Lars
lousat
(139990) 2022-05-28 9:38
Hi Luis,2 beautiful pics from Santiago this time too,the WS is magical, an example of deep perspective in a full geometric composition, while the main is a perfect view of the square,well exposed and with the special bonus of ladt in blue,i like it! Have a nice evening and thanks,Luciano
ChrisJ
(172436) 2022-05-29 8:41
Hello Luis,
An impressive square with good depth and layering, from the fg fountain to the kiosk and woman in a blue coat, to the bg bell tower. Good sharpness and colour. Tfs!
emka
(158826) 2022-06-08 23:55
Hi Luis,
Nice view of this small square. The small and the fountain look lovely. Only a few persons were there in the Covid times. Nice composition.
Best regards MAlgo
Photo Information
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Copyright: Luis Garcia (adramad)
(73450)
- Genre: Places
- Medium: Color
- Date Taken: 2021-06-28
- Exposure: 30 seconds
- Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
- Date Submitted: 2022-05-27 10:53