Remember that some time ago I met, Paulo, a postcard collector and he gave me more than 200 cards? These 3 from Alcalá de Guadaíra in Spain, are part of his generous offer.
Alcalá de Guadaíra is a town located approximately 10 km southeast of Seville. Alcalá used to be known as
Alcalá de los Panaderos (Alcalá of the bakers) because it provided most
of Seville's bread. The town is located on the banks of the Guadaíra River, and watermills built during the Moorish period of Spain
can still be found in the area. - in: wikipedia
© Plasmatik Design
Alcalá Park next to Guadaíra River..jpg)
© Plasmatik Design
Realaje Mill it is one of the most monumental Mill buildings, due to its great central
tower of medieval origin.
The building preserves all its industrial rooms: Basement, grinding room with
three millstones and store on the top. We highlight the annexed to the mill
house of the miller; due to its immediate situation to the main building has
also a spillway in case possible floods.
The central tower has square-plan, covered by a great vault that supports the
terrace roof. The great weir pipes the Guadaíra at a bend that makes easier the
use of the hydraulic power for the process of grinding. - in: http://www.turismoalcaladeguadaira.es/en/tourist-guide/interesting-places/the-mills/realaje-mill
© Plasmatik Design
A stork on a chimney.
No comments:
Post a Comment