The clifftop village of Siurana, Catalonia

The clifftop village of Siurana, in the municipality of the Cornudella de Montsant in the comarca of Priorat, Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain. It was reportedly the last Muslim enclave to fall to the Christians in Catalonia. To license high images of Siurana, please visit my Photoshelter website.

 

Castell de Siurana
12th century castell de Siurana. The clifftop village of Siurana, in the municipality of the Cornudella de Montsant in the comarca of Priorat, Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain. It was reportedly the last Muslim enclave to fall to the Christians in Catalonia.

Castell de Siurana
12th century castell de Siurana. The clifftop village of Siurana, in the municipality of the Cornudella de Montsant in the comarca of Priorat, Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain. It was reportedly the last Muslim enclave to fall to the Christians in Catalonia.
The clifftop village of Siurana, Catalonia
The clifftop village of Siurana, in the municipality of the Cornudella de Montsant in the comarca of Priorat, Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain. It was reportedly the last Muslim enclave to fall to the Christians in Catalonia
T-3225 road from the clifftop village of Siurana, Catalonia
The clifftop village of Siurana, in the municipality of the Cornudella de Montsant in the comarca of Priorat, Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain. It was reportedly the last Muslim enclave to fall to the Christians in Catalonia
Castell de Siurana
12th century castell de Siurana. The clifftop village of Siurana, in the municipality of the Cornudella de Montsant in the comarca of Priorat, Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain. It was reportedly the last Muslim enclave to fall to the Christians in Catalonia.
Església de Santa Maria, Siurana, Catalonia
12th century romanesque church, Església de Santa Maria. The clifftop village of Siurana, in the municipality of the Cornudella de Montsant in the comarca of Priorat, Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain. It was reportedly the last Muslim enclave to fall to the Christians in Catalonia.
Església de Santa Maria, Siurana, Catalonia
12th century romanesque church, Església de Santa Maria. The clifftop village of Siurana, in the municipality of the Cornudella de Montsant in the comarca of Priorat, Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain. It was reportedly the last Muslim enclave to fall to the Christians in Catalonia.
Església de Santa Maria, Siurana, Catalonia
12th century romanesque church, Església de Santa Maria. The clifftop village of Siurana, in the municipality of the Cornudella de Montsant in the comarca of Priorat, Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain. It was reportedly the last Muslim enclave to fall to the Christians in Catalonia.
Església de Santa Maria, Siurana, Catalonia
12th century romanesque church, Església de Santa Maria. The clifftop village of Siurana, in the municipality of the Cornudella de Montsant in the comarca of Priorat, Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain. It was reportedly the last Muslim enclave to fall to the Christians in Catalonia.
Església de Santa Maria, Siurana, Catalonia
12th century romanesque church, Església de Santa Maria. The clifftop village of Siurana, in the municipality of the Cornudella de Montsant in the comarca of Priorat, Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain. It was reportedly the last Muslim enclave to fall to the Christians in Catalonia.
Església de Santa Maria, Siurana, Catalonia
12th century romanesque church, Església de Santa Maria. The clifftop village of Siurana, in the municipality of the Cornudella de Montsant in the comarca of Priorat, Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain. It was reportedly the last Muslim enclave to fall to the Christians in Catalonia.
Església de Santa Maria, Siurana, Catalonia
12th century romanesque church, Església de Santa Maria. The clifftop village of Siurana, in the municipality of the Cornudella de Montsant in the comarca of Priorat, Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain. It was reportedly the last Muslim enclave to fall to the Christians in Catalonia.
Església de Santa Maria, Siurana, Catalonia
12th century romanesque church, Església de Santa Maria. The clifftop village of Siurana, in the municipality of the Cornudella de Montsant in the comarca of Priorat, Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain. It was reportedly the last Muslim enclave to fall to the Christians in Catalonia. View of the portal. In the center ois the image of Christ crucified, with the Sun and Moon, floral representations and two lions on top. Flanking the foot of the cross are two groups of four apostles under semicircular arches. The inscription above indicates five: Saint Philip, Saint Andrew, Saint Paul, Saint James and Saint Thomas.
Església de Santa Maria, Siurana, Catalonia
12th century romanesque church, Església de Santa Maria. The clifftop village of Siurana, in the municipality of the Cornudella de Montsant in the comarca of Priorat, Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain. It was reportedly the last Muslim enclave to fall to the Christians in Catalonia.
Església de Santa Maria, Siurana, Catalonia
12th century romanesque church, Església de Santa Maria. The clifftop village of Siurana, in the municipality of the Cornudella de Montsant in the comarca of Priorat, Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain. It was reportedly the last Muslim enclave to fall to the Christians in Catalonia.
Església de Santa Maria, Siurana, Catalonia
12th century romanesque church, Església de Santa Maria. The clifftop village of Siurana, in the municipality of the Cornudella de Montsant in the comarca of Priorat, Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain. It was reportedly the last Muslim enclave to fall to the Christians in Catalonia.
Església de Santa Maria, Siurana, Catalonia
12th century romanesque church, Església de Santa Maria. The clifftop village of Siurana, in the municipality of the Cornudella de Montsant in the comarca of Priorat, Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain. It was reportedly the last Muslim enclave to fall to the Christians in Catalonia.
The clifftop village of Siurana, Catalonia
The clifftop village of Siurana, in the municipality of the Cornudella de Montsant in the comarca of Priorat, Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain. It was reportedly the last Muslim enclave to fall to the Christians in Catalonia
The clifftop village of Siurana, Catalonia
The clifftop village of Siurana, in the municipality of the Cornudella de Montsant in the comarca of Priorat, Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain. It was reportedly the last Muslim enclave to fall to the Christians in Catalonia
The clifftop village of Siurana, Catalonia
The clifftop village of Siurana, in the municipality of the Cornudella de Montsant in the comarca of Priorat, Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain. It was reportedly the last Muslim enclave to fall to the Christians in Catalonia
The clifftop village of Siurana, Catalonia
The clifftop village of Siurana, in the municipality of the Cornudella de Montsant in the comarca of Priorat, Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain. It was reportedly the last Muslim enclave to fall to the Christians in Catalonia
The clifftop village of Siurana, Catalonia
The clifftop village of Siurana, in the municipality of the Cornudella de Montsant in the comarca of Priorat, Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain. It was reportedly the last Muslim enclave to fall to the Christians in Catalonia
T-3225 road from the clifftop village of Siurana, Catalonia
The clifftop village of Siurana, in the municipality of the Cornudella de Montsant in the comarca of Priorat, Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain. It was reportedly the last Muslim enclave to fall to the Christians in Catalonia
T-3225 road from the clifftop village of Siurana, Catalonia
The clifftop village of Siurana, in the municipality of the Cornudella de Montsant in the comarca of Priorat, Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain. It was reportedly the last Muslim enclave to fall to the Christians in Catalonia
The clifftop village of Siurana, Catalonia
The clifftop village of Siurana, in the municipality of the Cornudella de Montsant in the comarca of Priorat, Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain. It was reportedly the last Muslim enclave to fall to the Christians in Catalonia
The clifftop village of Siurana, Catalonia
The clifftop village of Siurana, in the municipality of the Cornudella de Montsant in the comarca of Priorat, Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain. It was reportedly the last Muslim enclave to fall to the Christians in Catalonia
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