Country |
Province State |
Region |
City Town |
District |
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Description |
Year Taken |
Colombia |
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Tunja |
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Complex flowers. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Tunja |
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Red and green leaves. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Tunja |
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The hills around the city are full of flowers. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Tunja |
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Yellow and white flowers. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Tunja |
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House of Don Juan de Vargas |
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The house of Don Juan de Vargas. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Tunja |
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House of Don Juan de Vargas |
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Don Juan was a scribe. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Tunja |
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House of Don Juan de Vargas |
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View in the garden. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Tunja |
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House of Don Juan de Vargas |
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The beautiful garden. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Tunja |
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House of Don Juan de Vargas |
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Cloisters. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Tunja |
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House of Don Juan de Vargas |
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Yellow flowers. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Tunja |
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House of Don Juan de Vargas |
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Red bush. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Tunja |
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House of Don Juan de Vargas |
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Red flowers with mixed leaves. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Tunja |
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House of Don Juan de Vargas |
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Red and yellow flowers. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Tunja |
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House of Don Juan de Vargas |
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Pottery from the Tunja region. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Tunja |
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House of Don Juan de Vargas |
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Sedan for carrying people. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Tunja |
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House of Don Juan de Vargas |
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Colonial furniture. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Tunja |
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House of Don Juan de Vargas |
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Vertabrae embeded in a wall. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Tunja |
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House of Don Juan de Vargas |
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Dining room. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Tunja |
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House of Don Juan de Vargas |
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Hand made carpet brocaded with gold. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Tunja |
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House of Don Juan de Vargas |
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Frescos inspired by Vargas' books. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Tunja |
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House of Don Juan de Vargas |
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Frescos in the house. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Tunja |
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House of Don Juan de Vargas |
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Ceiling frescos. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Tunja |
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House of Don Juan de Vargas |
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Unfinished fresco. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Tunja |
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House of Don Juan de Vargas |
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Weapons. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Sogamoso |
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Sogamoso is a Muisca ceremonial site destroyed by the Spanish and reconstructed. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Sogamoso |
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The Muisca flourished from 3rd century BCE to the arrival of the Spanish. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Sogamoso |
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Muisca building are circular. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Sogamoso |
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The ceremonial buildings are made of wood and straw. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Sogamoso |
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Ceramics found at the site. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Sogamoso |
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Muisca religious items. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Sogamoso |
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Site Museum |
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The site museum features Musica art and culture. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Sogamoso |
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Site Museum |
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Mummified war trophy. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Sogamoso |
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Site Museum |
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Torteros, small carved and painted bobin tops. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Sogamoso |
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Site Museum |
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Muisca ceramic. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Sogamoso |
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Site Museum |
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Muisca mummy. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Sogamoso |
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Muisca woman. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Sogamoso |
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Orange flower. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Sogamoso |
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Purple and white flower. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Lake Tota |
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Lake Tota is the largest lake in Colombia. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Lake Tota |
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The lake is at 3015m. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Lake Tota |
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The lake is the source of the Upia River which is a tributary of the Orinoco. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Lake Tota |
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The lake is an important centre for the Muisca. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Lake Tota |
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The lake is picturesque. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Lake Tota |
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The hills above the lake. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Lake Tota |
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The lake has many settlements and villages on its shores. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Lake Tota |
Aquitania |
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Aquitania is the largest town by the lake. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Lake Tota |
Aquitania |
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The church dominates the village. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Lake Tota |
Aquitania |
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An onion van. The onions of the region are famous around the country. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Lake Tota |
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Trout hatchery. The region is famous for its trout. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Lake Tota |
Tibasosa |
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Tibasosa is a pretty town by the lake. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Lake Tota |
Tibasosa |
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Tibasosa is a town famous for its hammocks. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Lake Tota |
Tibasosa |
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Simon Bolivar stayed on the corner house on a visit. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Lake Tota |
Tibasosa |
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The town is surrounded by fertile hills. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Lake Tota |
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Red flowers. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Lake Tota |
Piaipa |
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Piaipa is a small village overlooking the lake. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Lake Tota |
Piaipa |
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View of the village. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Lake Tota |
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Flowers by the lake. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Lake Tota |
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Gloomy weather over the lake. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Villa De Leyva |
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Villa De Leyva is one of Colombia's colonial gems and a national monument. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Villa De Leyva |
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Villa De Leyva is a pretty colonial town at 2140m. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Villa De Leyva |
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The town was founded in 1572. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Villa De Leyva |
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The streets still have the original cobble stones. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Villa De Leyva |
Plaza Mayor |
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The town is centred on Plaza Mayor. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Villa De Leyva |
Plaza Mayor |
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Plaza Mayor is one of the largest squares in the country. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Villa De Leyva |
Plaza Mayor |
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Much of the architecture dates from the 16th century. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Villa De Leyva |
Plaza Mayor |
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The balconies are spectacular. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Villa De Leyva |
Plaza Mayor |
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The town is off the main trade routes and has few minerals so has changed little in the last 400 years. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Villa De Leyva |
Plaza Mayor |
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The square is flanked by buildings of two storeys. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Villa De Leyva |
Plaza Mayor |
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Colonaded building. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Villa De Leyva |
Plaza Mayor |
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The town is at an elevation of 2140m. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Villa De Leyva |
Plaza Mayor |
Parroquia Nuestra Senora del Rosario |
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Parroquia Nuestra Senora del Rosario is the main church in the plaza. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Villa de Leyva |
Plaza Mayor |
Parroquia Nuestra Senora del Rosario |
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The church dates from 1608. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Villa De Leyva |
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Most of the town is painted white. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Villa De Leyva |
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Stone coat of arms. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Villa De Leyva |
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Church of El Carmen |
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The Church of El Carmen. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Villa De Leyva |
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Church of El Carmen |
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The church entrance. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Villa De Leyva |
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Narrow streets of the old town. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Villa De Leyva |
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The town is very picturesque and is surrounded by hills. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Villa De Leyva |
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Beautiful buildings. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Villa De Leyva |
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Cobbled streets, whitewashed walls and wooden balconies. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Villa De Leyva |
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Typical view of the town. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Villa De Leyva |
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Corner column. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Villa De Leyva |
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Entrance to a house. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Villa De Leyva |
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Small bridge. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Villa De Leyva |
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View beyond the town. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Villa De Leyva |
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Narrow streets with no traffic. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Villa De Leyva |
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Stone entrance to a villa. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Villa De Leyva |
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Red tiled roofs. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Villa De Leyva |
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The town has a rural feel. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Villa De Leyva |
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Street scene with horse. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Villa De Leyva |
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Balcony with flowers. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Villa De Leyva |
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The town is protected as a national monument. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Villa De Leyva |
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Molino La Mesopotamia |
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Molino La Mesopotamia is the former flour mill dating from 1568. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Villa De Leyva |
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Molino La Mesopotamia |
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The complex is now a hotel. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Villa De Leyva |
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Molino La Mesopotamia |
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The Molino is set in a pleasant garden. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Villa De Leyva |
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Molino La Mesopotamia |
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The interior. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Villa De Leyva |
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Molino La Mesopotamia |
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Archway. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Villa De Leyva |
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Molino La Mesopotamia |
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Traditional furniture. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Villa De Leyva |
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Molino La Mesopotamia |
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Building on a slope. |
1995 |
Colombia |
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Villa De Leyva |
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Molino La Mesopotamia |
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Traditional furniture. |
1995 |