Castellar de la Frontera

At an altitude of 250 m. a hill dominates Gibraltar, the entrance gateof many invasions of Iberia. The Arabs realized its importance and,except from two brief periods, the fortress their built on it itstayed in their hands.

Old Castellar's urban area is situatedwithin the walls of the Nazari castle and from it you can sight theAfrican coast and Gibraltar's rock.

Extraordinarily preserved, itsexterior perimeter has not undergone any changes, thus presenting thecharacteristics of the castles of the kingdom of Granada. The fortresspresents an irregular walled plan, forming the walls perfectly settledon the rock, flanked by towers, and in which the town Arch and thefortress-palace stand out.

It was a border enclave (hence its name,Castellar of the Frontier) since the XII century and only in the 15thC. the area became the scene of the wars between Castillians andMuslims. In 1434, Juan de Saavedra, keeper of the neighboring Jimena,seizes the fortress.

To day, castle and village still belong to thedescendants of the noble family who obtained it as war prize, the Dukeof Medinaceli

Tengo el honor de ser el primero en comentar tu foto! Me encanta la composicion en la que has mostrado detalles muy interesantes del castillo. El cielo estupendo. Y la luz bien adecuada a la escena. (Y claro... la historia muy bien narrada!) Saludos.

Nice colours, smooth sky, good composition.

Fine composition. Too bad about the high contrast white washed walls interfering with the exposure. I enjoy your narratives very much: thank you. Regards.

Alberto, long time no see !!! Wow...you are still after your passion eh?? Castles...this is a wonderful shot...excellent colors!!!! I love the perfect exp[osure too, not very easy to expose that stone wall but you did it very well.

Conozco este pueblo de Andalucia, donde la luz es diferente. Veo que te mueves mas que Willy Fog...Muy bonita foto Alberto.

I like very much the view and colors of this paisible little town!

Biliana

Pues aunque parezca que esta sobreexpuesto para mi gusto el contraste del blanco mejora la composicion (Muy buena por cierto). La explicacion excelente, como siempre.

Great colors, really a good shot. Compliments.

esta me gusta meno en geral...me parece que no se puede ver bien el castillo, sus tama�o y imponencia; aunque este blanco es "potente" y me gusta, desvia IMO demasiado la atencion del sujeto principal.

A very fine shot. The texture in the white washed walls is very good.

beautiful photo and place. best compliments