J. Gafarot's photos with the keyword: Silves

La douceur . . .

Silves The outer defenses were built in the early years of Islamic occupation, in the 8th century, in the early years of Muslim rule over the region, having reached its peak in the 11th century, when Silves became the capital of a taifa,a type of autonomous kingdom. The citadel was probably built much later, during the Almohad Caliphate (1121 - 1269).

Monchique. Passeio da Mina.

Historical references to cork as a product of export to the United Kingdom and to Flanders date back to the 14th century, mainly used in the construction of floats of fishing gear. During this period, the cork oak stands were subject to laws prohibiting their cutting and restricting their use. PIP if you please.

From archaeological excavations, it is assumed that the first fortress on this site consisted of a Lusitanian castro. It is believed that Phoenicans, Greeks and Carthaginians traversed the site at one time, but that around 201 B.C. the Romans conquered Silves, transforming it into a citadel of their occupation, and commercial center that prospered for the next five centuries. The fortification occupies an area of about 12,000 m², constituting a typical example of the Islamic military architecture, erected with the use of mud, covered with sandstone, abundant material in the region and that gives it a reddish tonality. PIP , please.

Silves One Cruzeiro in Portuguese, a calvary in French is a type of monumental public crucifix, sometimes encased in an open shrine, most commonly found across northern France from Brittany east, through Belgium and Portugal and Galicia (North West of Spain), where they are called, "cruceiro" or "crucero". They are equally familiar as wayside structures provided with minimal sheltering roofs in Italy and Spain. The Breton calvaire is distinguished from a simple crucifix cross by the inclusion of three-dimensional figures surrounding the Crucifixion itself, typically representing Mary and the apostles of Jesus, though later saints and symbolic figures may also be depicted. Happy weekend my friends and visitors.

Castelo de Silves. Thank you dear friends and visitors, wish you all a happy and sunny weekend.

Main grounds of the Castle, it is very well preserved. Please PIP .