Martin M. Miles' photos with the keyword: kangoroo

La Canourgue developed around a Benedictine monastery, which was founded as early as the 7th century and grew ever larger through donations. The narrow streets in the old town center, with their houses built of fieldstone and half-timbered construction, convey a medieval impression. St. Martin, the former abbey and later collegiate church, is located at the "Place au Ble" forms the center of the town. The present church was built at this time, during the 12th century, and subsequently underwent modifications and restorations. At the end of the 16th century, both the village and the monastic house had been damaged by wars. The Romanesque apses bear still lots of corbels. A kangaroo carved onto a console in La Canourgue centuries before Jans and Tasman discovered Australia is simply a miracle. Unfortunately, it is damaged.

Parts of the preserved city wall of Llanes date back to 1206, the year in which the city was granted city rights by King Alfonso IX. Llanes is a traditional fishing port, with an active harbour. Meanwhile Llanes economy is boosted by tourists as there are a lot of large and small beaches nearby. During the Civil War, there was an airfield south-east of Llanes from where the German Condor Legion flew attacks. The aeroplanes that bombed Guernica took off from here. The construction of Santa Maria del Conceyu started in 1240 and continuing until the 14th - 15th century, so there are Romanesque and Gothic elements. The church is structured in a basilica plan with three naves and three apses and covered with a ribbed and star-shaped vault. The Romanesque portal Detail A deer, a lion with a mane and a huge tale and a kangoroo!! Well at least it looks like one.