Toledo Architectural Jewels
by Nieves Nitta
Title
Toledo Architectural Jewels
Artist
Nieves Nitta
Medium
Photograph - Digital Art. Watermark Not On Print
Description
Toledo - UNESCO World Heritage Site No. 7
The Historic City of Toledo holds a cultural and monumental heritage of several historic civilizations. The city has Roman origins and was then called Toletum. The Romans left a circus and an aqueduct, the Visigoths remains of the city walls, the Emirate of Cordoba the Puerta Vieja de Bisagra, there are Jewish monuments and some outstanding 15-16th century constructions (Cathedral, San Juan de los Reyes, Santa Cruz hospital).
The city is also known for the emergence of a hybrid Mudéjar style, a symbiosis of techniques and ways of understanding architecture resulting from Muslim, Christian and Jewish cultures living side by side. This can be seen in the Santiago del Arrabal and the Puerta del Sol.
The Puente de San Martín is a medieval bridge across the river Tajo in Toledo, Spain. The bridge was constructed in the late 14th century by archbishop Pedro Tenorio to provide access to the old town from the west, complementing the older Puente de Alcantara linking to the east. Both sides of the bridge were heavily fortified with towers, the more recent dating from the 16th century. The Puente de San Martín features five arches, with the largest in the middle reaching an impressive span length of 40 m. Only very few bridges in the world had reached that mark until then. In the background, the Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes built by Isabella and Ferdinand, the Catholic Monarchs. Image protected by US and international copyright laws, not to be copied, altered or used in any manner without prior written consent from the author, Nieves Nitta. Thanks for visiting!
Featured:
1) UNESCO World Heritage Site Group, 9/12/2018
2) Architectural Photography - Classical, 11/278/2018
3) Travel Art - Art Group - 01/27/2019
4) Images That Excite You - Art Group, 4/27/2019
5) Just Perfect - Art Group, 5/7/2019
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September 10th, 2018
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Comments (19)
Nieves Nitta
Thanks, Janis, for featuring the Toledo Architectural Jewels image in the Just Perfect - Art Group on 5/7/2019!
Nieves Nitta
So happy about the Toledo Architectural Jewels image feature in the "Images That Excite You! Art Group. I appreciate the honor, John!
John M Bailey
Congratulations on your feature in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
Tatiana Travelways
Congratulations - Your beautiful picture has been featured in the "Travel Art" group! For further promotion, you can post it to the specific Travel Destinations galleries, our Facebook group and our Pinterest board - all the links are provided on our group's homepage: https://fineartamerica.com/groups/1-travel-art.html * You are also invited to post it to our group's blog: travelartpix.com for worldwide exposure!
Nieves Nitta
Thanks so much, Tatiana, for the feature of Toledo Architectural Jewels in the Travel Art group. I appreciate it very much. Best.
Nieves Nitta
Thanks so much for the feature of Toledo Architectural Jewels in the Architectural Photography - Classical group. L/F
Nieves Nitta
Thank you Nisah. I am honored to be part of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites group and so welcome the opportunity to participate.
Nisah Cheatham
Congrats! This photo has been featured on the UNESCO World Heritage Sites group on FAA/Pixels. • • • You are invited to archive your photo at the following Discussion Topic: https://fineartamerica.com/groups/1-unesco-world-heritage-sites.html?showmessage=true&messageid=4142064
Nisah Cheatham
Congrats! This photo has been featured on the UNESCO World Heritage Sites group on FAA/Pixels. ••• Welcome to the group, Nieves! • • • You are invited to archive your photo at the following Discussion Topic: https://fineartamerica.com/groups/1-unesco-world-heritage-sites.html?showmessage=true&messageid=4142064
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