In Catalayud (a photo gallery)

October 7, 2023

Hey, wait! Didn’t we already get a photo gallery from this town? Well, yeah - two, actually, if you count the Muslim barrio post. This is different though. These are just random shots around town, because we liked the place so much and want to remember it. If you were hoping to see some biking news and pics, just turn the page.

The Zaragoza Gate, the southern entrance to the walled city.

A well-tended vine, next to the Zaragoza Gate.

One thing you quickly notice about Calatayud is that the cliffs rise immediately behind the town.

Another thing you can’t miss is all the Mudéjar-influenced churches. This one is the Colegiata del Santo Sepulcro, right next to our hotel.

Here’s another one: the church of San Andres.

The Church of San Pedro de los Franco’s.

The Church of San Juan El Real. There, that’s enough churches.

Another thing you can’t miss is the number of broken down, half destroyed buildings. They have a strange beauty and fascination all of their own.

It’s not just structures. There are critters here too. The birds are mostly English sparrow and starlings, but this one’s a wood pigeon.

And a horse. This one lives in a shack up against the cliffs.

In the Jewish Barrio (note the tile steps).

The Terrer Gate, the Northern entrance to the walled city.

Mandatory bike shot. There had to be one.

Some random shots around town, just to round things out.

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Andrea BrownJust fascinating. What a beautiful place. Your photos are wonderful.
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7 months ago

Scott AndersonTo Andrea BrownIt really is an amazing place. The next stop even more so. I’m so glad we’ve finally made it down into this region.
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7 months ago

Suzanne GibsonWow, what a fantastic collection!
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7 months ago

Patrick O'HaraNice shots.
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6 months ago