old world photography

Photo taken in my favorite town in Portugal: Obidos.

Ӣidos is a picture-postcard town, flower-covered balconies,

whitewashed houses, roofs of orange tiles and narrow cobblestone

streets -- all surrounded by Moorish walls and dominated by an old

castle. This tiny walled town has hardly changed at all since the

middle ages. It started its existence as a fortress on the sea but

the bay silted up leaving the town without a purpose. In 1228 King

Dinis paused at Ӣidos. His wife so admired the charm of the town,

he gave it to her as a present.

Photograph taken in Obidos, Portugal: My favorite town in Portugal.

I love the colors of this town.

Once the wedding present of a queen, the preserved medieval town of

Óbidos lying 100 km north of Lisbon is without doubt one of

Portugal's most classic walled settlements.

Walking the ramparts, visitors can enjoy views of windmills,

vineyards and surrounding farmlands.

In the residential area below, narrow cobblestone streets are lined

with whitewashed houses sporting terracotta roofs. The shops are

piled high with local handicrafts, while in spring the town is

ablaze with geraniums, morning glories and bougainvillaea.

Photo taken in Obidos, Portugal.

Óbidos is Portugal's most romantic village. It has a population of

just 500, and its reputation dates back to the 13th century when the

honeymooning King Dinis and Queen Isabel loved the enchanting

village so much, he presented it to her as a wedding gift. That

tradition lasted 600 years. Every Queen of Portugal was presented

with Óbidos as part of her dowry.

The term "Pousada" is often heard in Portugal. It refers to a

historical monument that has been turned into lodging. In Óbidos,

you can stay in the castle, which has just nine rooms. It has

cobbled lanes, bright white houses with blue or yellow trim, the

colours of the royal coat of arms. No other colours can be used.

Wildly colourful bougainvillea and soft wisteria grow in profusion.

Óbidos almost seems to be more a showpiece than a town, and its

silent, starry nights and beautiful nightfalls can give the feeling

of actually being there centuries ago.

Photo taken in my favorite town in Portugal: Obidos.

Ӣidos is a picture-postcard town, flower-covered balconies,

whitewashed houses, roofs of orange tiles and narrow cobblestone

streets -- all surrounded by Moorish walls and dominated by an old

castle. This tiny walled town has hardly changed at all since the

middle ages. It started its existence as a fortress on the sea but

the bay silted up leaving the town without a purpose. In 1228 King

Dinis paused at Ӣidos. His wife so admired the charm of the town,

he gave it to her as a present.

Photo taken in Peniche, Portugal.

Partly enclosed by 16th-century walls, Peniche is almost entirely

dependent on the sea. Its fishing industry and port, fishermen,

trawlers and seagulls mark the atmosphere of this town, with its

whitewashed houses and narrow streets.

Photograph taken in Obidos, Portugal.

This town was founded in 308bc by the Moores. Obidos is a walled

town meaning it is completely surrounded by stone walls. At one end

of the town is a medieval castle.

Ӣidos is a picture-postcard town, flower-covered balconies,

whitewashed houses, roofs of orange tiles and narrow cobblestone

streets -- all surrounded by Moorish walls and dominated by an old

castle. This tiny walled town has hardly changed at all since the

middle ages. It started its existence as a fortress on the sea but

the bay silted up leaving the town without a purpose. In 1228 King

Dinis paused at Ӣidos. His wife so admired the charm of the town,

he gave it to her as a present.

What a town!

Help me...I am stuck and have a headache.

Photo taken in Portugal of an archway above an older door. I thought

it was interesting.