The Ebro river is one of the most important rivers in the Iberian Peninsula. It is the biggest river by discharge volume in Spain.
This picture has been taken at about 8000 ft of altitude 200 km west of Barcelona. Hope you like it!!.
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6/6/12
5/31/12
Puerta de Alcalá - Madrid - Spain
The Puerta de Alcalá ("Alcalá Gate"), a Neo-classical monument in the Plaza de la Independencia ("Independence Square") in Madrid, Spain.
Commissioned from king Charles III, has been inaugurated in 1778.
Shot taken just outside of the "Retiro Park".
5/27/12
Waiting for Reyes - Spain
Western Christianity celebrates the Magi on the day of Epiphany, January 6, the day immediately following the twelve days of Christmas, particularly in the Spanish-speaking parts of the world.
In Spain, the Three Kings ("los Reyes Magos") receive letters from children and so bring them gifts on the night before Epiphany.
Each one of the Magi is supposed to represent one different continent, Europe (Melchior), Asia (Caspar) and Africa (Balthasar).
According to the tradition, the Magi come from the Orient on their camels to visit the houses of all the children; much like Santa Claus with his reindeer, they visit everyone in one night.
This picture has been taken in the Castellana Road in Madrid (Spain) just a few minutes before the parade with the Magi passed by, giving gifts and sweets to the children.
5/24/12
Avila - Spain
Ávila is a Spanish city located in the autonomous community of Castile and León, capital of the province of the same name.
"Ávila de los Caballeros" is an honorific title of the city and others are "Ávila del Rey" and "Ávila de los Leales" which are all present in the flag of the city.
The city is notable for having complete medieval city walls which were built in the Romanesque style. It is also one of the cities with the highest number of Romanesque churches, Gothic churches and catering establishments in relation to the number of its inhabitants.
It is known by many as the city of «Pebbles and Saints». The writer José Martínez Ruiz Azorín, after writing The Castilian Soul, said it was "perhaps the most 16th century city of Spain".
"Ávila de los Caballeros" is an honorific title of the city and others are "Ávila del Rey" and "Ávila de los Leales" which are all present in the flag of the city.
The city is notable for having complete medieval city walls which were built in the Romanesque style. It is also one of the cities with the highest number of Romanesque churches, Gothic churches and catering establishments in relation to the number of its inhabitants.
It is known by many as the city of «Pebbles and Saints». The writer José Martínez Ruiz Azorín, after writing The Castilian Soul, said it was "perhaps the most 16th century city of Spain".
5/21/12
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