Esta vista de Vila Nova de Milfontes é dominada pelo Forte de São Clemente, também conhecido por Castelo de Milfontes.
The Fort of São Clemente towers over this view of Vila Nova de Milfontes. It is also known as The Castle of Milfontes.
Aguarela, 28 x 35 cm, Papel Arches, Cold Pressed
Bonita imagem esta.
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Já passei por esta zona, mas não lembro o forte.
Abraço
Está maravilhosa!
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jo ra tone e Fofokeira agradeco a visita e comentarios.
ReplyDeleteThis beautiful castle at the waterfront makes escape easy by horse or water when being attacked. The boats you added to the water makes this painting very interesting.
ReplyDeleteIs this beautiful castle converted into a restaurant or hotel today?
The Southern Jewel.
Em 2007 fiz férias em Vila Nova de Mil Fontes. O Forte que se vê na imagem é deveras impressionante.
ReplyDeleteCuriosamente é propriedade privada, coisa rara no nosso país para monumentos com esta dimensão.
Cumprimentos.
Thanks, Southern Jewel. Many old castles and monasteries in Portugal (also in Spain) have been converted into upscale Inns or "Pousadas" (Paradores in Spain). As far as I know, this has been very sucessfull at allowing the Portuguese Government to preserve these beautiful monuments while reducing taxpayer expense. However, I don't think this particular Fort is part of that program. In fact, as Rafael indicates, this is one rare case where the monument is privately owned. As long as it is well preserved and available to the public, I don't quibble...
ReplyDeleteRafael, e' realmente curioso que este monumento seja propriedade privada. Desde que seja bem preservado e acessivel ao publico, esta' tudo bem. Obrigado.
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