Tossa de Mar ( Girona - Catalonia ) by delaorden_ojeda

Photography • Atmosphere/Mood • posted on Aug 25, 2008

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History There is ample evidence of settlements dating back to the Neolithic period, and it is believed that the area has been continuously populated since that time. Between the 4th century BC and the 1st century BC appeared the first Iberian settlements, followed shortly after by the Romans in the 1st century. In 966 Tossa is ceded by Count MirÃ�ï¿½Ã�Â³ of Barcelona to the Abbey of Ripoll. Some two centuries latter, in 1187 Tossa is granted its charter by the Abbot of Ripoll, coinciding with the building of a church atop Mount GuardÃ�ï¿½Ã�Â, the remnants of which can still be seen today. Sometime in the 12th century the mediaeval town was walled off and a castle was built on the highest point of Mt. GuardÃ�ï¿½Ã�Â, this castle was to be subsequently replaced by a wind mill, and this in turn by a lighthouse which is still operational. By the year 1500 the first houses were built extra-muros to accommodate population growth. This process was greatly accelerated during the 17th and 18th centuries, shaping an urban configuration which was to remain practically unchanged until the arrival of mass tourism in the 1950s. ( wikipedia ) In 1950, Ava Gardner and James Mason arrived in the small town to film "Pandora and The Flying Dutchman" and that gave him some fame to the people, in whose film is named "Hope". Tossa de Mar was the first entire population of Spain antitaurina city that was declared in 1989. This example has been followed after many other populations, especially in Catalonia.So please, if you come to Spain please dot not go to the bullfights, thanks. Have a nice day, please remenber do not give your support to bullfights, help us ! Tony

Comments (37)

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kgb224

1:06AM | Mon, 25 August 2008

Excellent capture Tony and thank you for sharing some history.

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flora-crassella

1:09AM | Mon, 25 August 2008

traumhaft schöne Nachtaufnahme!

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mairekas

1:38AM | Mon, 25 August 2008

Fantastic night-shot! Thanks for sharing!

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artaddict2

1:44AM | Mon, 25 August 2008

Amazing night-time shot and an excellent narrative of the history! Thanks Tony!

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ledwolorz

2:07AM | Mon, 25 August 2008

Fantastic night shot.Wonderful photo.

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Eutopia

3:14AM | Mon, 25 August 2008

Tony, this is absolutely stunning! And such interesting history too. I'm so glad you're opposed to the bull fighting as well - it's awful!!

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KarmaSong

3:50AM | Mon, 25 August 2008

Superb night capture, Tony, excellently rendered. I actually visited Tossa de Mar, during a week of sunbathing in Lloret de Mar...but don't laugh :-)

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ralph49

4:03AM | Mon, 25 August 2008

Absolutely beautiful capture

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Asmoday

4:22AM | Mon, 25 August 2008

Una captura increible de un lugar encantador. Me agrada ampliar mi conocimiento histórico :). Excelente y estoy de acuerdo contigo. Don´t support bullfights!

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RodolfoCiminelli

5:47AM | Mon, 25 August 2008

Fantástica y muy impresionante fotografía Toni.....!!! La iluminación artificial y esos reflejos sobre el agua producen una atmósfera realmente increíble....!!! Mis felicitaciones....!!!!

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Ravenlady

5:55AM | Mon, 25 August 2008

Bueno! Una vista realmente preciosa! realmente un lugar encantador

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timtripp

6:27AM | Mon, 25 August 2008

superb

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virginiese

7:04AM | Mon, 25 August 2008

very very nice shot. love the place and the light. What a view !

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MrsRatbag

8:59AM | Mon, 25 August 2008

Stunning night shot - I love this!

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debz

9:23AM | Mon, 25 August 2008

fantastic night scene! Wonderfully captured!

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Janiss

10:00AM | Mon, 25 August 2008

Stunning night shot... Iadore!

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emmecielle

12:09PM | Mon, 25 August 2008

Fantastic image!!! :)

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imaga

1:51PM | Mon, 25 August 2008

Que hermosa fotografía! es un trabajo excelente, muy, muy bien hecho!

MrsLubner

3:01PM | Mon, 25 August 2008

Stellar shot - absolutely beautifully composed and at an exceptional time with perfect light.

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LudyMelltSekher

3:34PM | Mon, 25 August 2008

Hola mi querido amigo Toni, WOOOWWW!!!Absolutamente fantástica!Maravillosa fotografía, Felicitaciones! Un millón de estrellas de mi parte!**Ten un maravilloso Lunes. Muchas gracias por sus comentarios Abrazo y beso en tu corazón. Bendiciones Luminosas.Ludy

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jocko500

6:11PM | Mon, 25 August 2008

looks so wonderful at night

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tofi

6:13PM | Mon, 25 August 2008

What a magical place! This is like a far off kingdom in never never land; the lighting is amazing, and gives off such a warm glow; mood and atmosphere! Tremendous colours as well!

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