Casas Colgadas - Treasure of Cuenca
by Nieves Nitta
Title
Casas Colgadas - Treasure of Cuenca
Artist
Nieves Nitta
Medium
Photograph - Digital Art. Watermark Not On Actual Print
Description
The well-preserved medieval fortified city of Cuenca was declared UNESCO World Heritage Site No. 781 in 1996.
Cuenca is rich in history, its origins date back to the Moors who recognized its strategic value and built a fortress there in 714. The Christians seized Cuenca in the 12th C and constructed Spain's first Gothic cathedral. The "hanging houses," or Casas Colgadas, situated above the ravine of the river Huecar are famous, important landmarks of the city of the city. Their existence, going back to the XIV and XV centuries has been well documented; they are in good condition thanks to various restorations, particularly those done in the XX century. Emblematic monuments with wooden balconies, the houses are visited by many foreign and Spanish tourist alike. One of the structures houses the Spanish Abstract Art Museum, other a popular restaurant, some offer lodging with wonderful views of the Old City. Image protected by US and international copyright laws, not to be copied, altered, manipulated, or used in any way without prior written permission from the author, Nieves Nitta. Thanks for visiting!
Featured FAA art groups:
1) Images That Excite You 6/18/2019
2) Picturesque Neighborhoods of the World 6/24/2019
3) USA Photographers 7/15/2019
4) Digital Art And Photography 7/25/2019
5) Arts Fantastic World 10/2/2019
6) Anything Architecture Buildings and Bridges 6/11/2020
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June 15th, 2019
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Comments (16)
Tony Lee
Que suerte for you to be able to visit this historic spot!! I am very envious of your many travels!! This is a fabulous view of the old buildings, and am hoping I can follow in your footsteps one day soon to see this for myself!! Saludos!!
Nieves Nitta replied:
Tony, I'm very happy you enjoy my work. Thank you! It is my thinking that how one feels about the subject influences how the image is seen or appreciated. Traveling offers wonderful opportunities and, of course, my interest in Spanish architecture and sites is obvious. How true, what we often hear: "do it while you can!" Now not possible for us but I so enjoy the memories! Blessings on your work.
Nieves Nitta
Cathy, I do appreciate the feature of this work in the Anything Architecture Building and Bridges! Thank you!
Nieves Nitta
Thanks for commenting, Constance! Picture shows rear of buildings, access is from street-level at front. I'm now encouraged to find an image of that street. L/F much appreciated!
Nieves Nitta
Thanks for the feature, Cia, and for your work administering the Digital Art And Photography group!
Nieves Nitta
I appreciate the 7/15/2019 feature of this work in the USA Photographers Only group. Thank you, Judy!
Nieves Nitta
Thank you, Darin, for your continued support, encouraging comments, l/f! All mean a lot to me!
Nieves Nitta
Thanks for featuring this work in the Picturesque Neighborhoods of the Word group! Honor much appreciated Dora Sofia. Best!
Nieves Nitta
Thanks a million for your comment and the fav Kay. During a 7-day stay in Cuenca, one of my favorite places, I had time to leisurely walk around town looking for that, special in my opinion, angle or POV. The place were we stayed was very near to the left of those houses which also offered a magnificent view. I appreciate your visiting!
Kay Brewer
An amazing structure! Can you imagine building that? And who did it? Super capture and perspective, Nieves! l/f
Nieves Nitta
John, thank you for featuring this work in your "Images That Excite You" art group! I am also very pleased that you selected it as a personal favorite. Honor much appreciated!
John M Bailey
Congratulations on your feature in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
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