Day 7: Rest Day in Valenca and Tui
We will walk through Tui tomorrow so decided to go by the miniature train into the ancient town and spend some time.
After asking, we found out that it was a regional holiday so Tui and the Fortaleza in Valenca were soon crowded. There was a large "flea" and craft fair on the main street of Tui. Here a local illustrator of children's books was signing (actually adding illustrations) his books.
In 1170 King Fernando II ordered a new walled perimeter around Tui to expand the city toward the River Minho (Mino in Spanish). There were four main entrances, but only one, Pia, still exists (Below). Its name is derived from proximity to the Judiac ritual bathhouse, "la pila"
Entrance of the Cathedral includes carvings of 8 of the apostles (?)
Inside the Cathedral: statue of King Fernando II
Near the Cathedral looking down on the main street and market tents
Spanish musicians and dancers entertaining the crowd
The Jewish community was vibrant in Tui until the 1492 expulsion. The synagogue and Micve (Tank for purification) were demolished except for this patio area, which was preserved by the Sarmiento-Celays family in 1861.
One of the narrow roads that led to the River Mino
House of Solomon: Solomon was a prominent merchant in 1473. The two brackets under the windows may have held Hanukkah lamps.
Portugal on the other side of the river. Easy to understand the tension.
Interesting set of decorations outside the police station. From Christmas?
Sounded and looked similar to our Gold Finch
We have seen quite a few windmills. Quite beautiful. I have trouble understanding why they are seen as "blocking" views.
Tomorrow we have quite a walk to Porrino-around 13 miles. The rest is over and 8 more days of walking.
After asking, we found out that it was a regional holiday so Tui and the Fortaleza in Valenca were soon crowded. There was a large "flea" and craft fair on the main street of Tui. Here a local illustrator of children's books was signing (actually adding illustrations) his books.
In 1170 King Fernando II ordered a new walled perimeter around Tui to expand the city toward the River Minho (Mino in Spanish). There were four main entrances, but only one, Pia, still exists (Below). Its name is derived from proximity to the Judiac ritual bathhouse, "la pila"
Cathedral de Santa Maria was started in the 12C. It was huge and magnificent. My pictures of its interior didn't come out too well due to its enormous size (and the fact that we had to pay to go beyond the back of the church)
Entrance of the Cathedral includes carvings of 8 of the apostles (?)
Inside the Cathedral: statue of King Fernando II
Near the Cathedral looking down on the main street and market tents
Spanish musicians and dancers entertaining the crowd
The Jewish community was vibrant in Tui until the 1492 expulsion. The synagogue and Micve (Tank for purification) were demolished except for this patio area, which was preserved by the Sarmiento-Celays family in 1861.
One of the narrow roads that led to the River Mino
House of Solomon: Solomon was a prominent merchant in 1473. The two brackets under the windows may have held Hanukkah lamps.
Interesting set of decorations outside the police station. From Christmas?
Sounded and looked similar to our Gold Finch
We have seen quite a few windmills. Quite beautiful. I have trouble understanding why they are seen as "blocking" views.
Tomorrow we have quite a walk to Porrino-around 13 miles. The rest is over and 8 more days of walking.
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