Obidos Castle View
by Jill Love
Title
Obidos Castle View
Artist
Jill Love
Medium
Photograph - Photographic Art
Description
Atop a hill in the romantic, medieval town of Obidos, Portugal, sits the Obidos Castle. Obidos and its castle were a gift from King Denis of Portugal to his queen on their wedding day in 1282. The cobbled streets, whitewashed homes with brightly painted trim and terra cotta tile roofs, combined with the dramatic medieval castle create a magical setting like in a fairy tale. This view is looking out towards the ocean, which isn’t far away.
The shops and buildings are whitewashed to deflect the sun. Brightly colored flowers like bougainvillea and geraniums surround doorways and window sills. Much of the trim is bright blue, with contrasting yellow, which are the colors of the royal coat of arms.
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May 26th, 2020
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