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Villa de Leyva, Colombia - November 26, 2017: looking up Calle 13 in the historic 16th Century colonial town of Villa de Leyva in the Boyacá Department. To the right are a row of restaurants one after the other, with a member of staff standing on the street trying to entice customers into their restaurants. In the far background is a section of the Andes Mountains. Founded in 1572 and located at just over 7000 feet above mean sea level on the Andes Mountains, Villa de Leyva was declared a National Monument by the Colombian Government in 1954 to protect its colonial architecture and heritage. The Town was also one of the locations for the movie Cobra Verde by Werner Herzog, and the Spanish language Soap Opera Zorro. Photo shot in the midday sunlight; horizontal format. Copy space.

Villa de Leyva, Colombia - September 14, 2014: It is Sunday morning in Villa de Leyva and Calle or Street 14 is almost lifeless. The shops and restaurants will open; but, only towards noon. Founded in 1572 and located at just over 7000 feet above sea level on the Andes Mountains, Villa de Leyva was declared a National Monument in 1954 to protect it's colonial architecture and heritage. It is located in the Department of Boyaca, in the South American country of Colombia. In the background are the always present Andes Mountains. Photo shot in the morning sunlight; horizontal format. Copy space.

Villa de Leyva, Colombia - The church on the Plaza Mayor of the historic 16th Century town of Villa de Leyva. Founded in 1572 and located at an altitude of just over 7000 feet above mean sea level on the Andes Mountains, Villa de Leyva was declared a National Monument by the Colombian Government in 1954 to protect its colonial architecture and heritage. It is located in the Department of Boyaca. The square is the largest town square in Colombia. People visiting the town and local residents are seen on the square just sitting and relaxing, chatting with friends or going about their routine chores. In the far background are the Andes Mountains. The Town was one of the locations for the movie Cobra Verde by Werner Herzog and the Spanish language Soap Opera Zorro. Photo framed with an arch and shot in the morning sunlight; horizontal format. Copy space.

Villa de Leyva, Colombia - September 14, 2014: looking down Calle or Street 12 towards the Western corner of the cobblestoned town square on a sunny Sunday morning. It looks as if time has stood still in this town for about 450 years. In the far background are the Andes Mountains, the Cordillera Oriental. Founded in 1572 and located at an altitude of just over 7000 feet above mean sea level on the Andes Mountains Villa de Leyva was declared a National Monument by the Colombian Government in 1954 to protect its colonial architecture and heritage. It is located in the Department of Boyacá, in the South American country of Colombia. The Town was one of the locations for the movie Cobra Verde by Werner Herzog and the Spanish language Soap Opera Zorro. Photo shot in the morning sunlight; horizontal format. Copy space.

The Puente de Boyacá in the Colombia Department of Boyacá is a National Monument and symbolizes the independence of Northern South America from the colonial power of Spain. The key battle of Boyacá was fought on August 7, 1819, in the vicinity of the bridge over the Teatinos River and paved the way for the freedom of Colombia, Panama, Venezuela, Ecuador and Peru. Consequently the New Kingdom of Granada was established. The bridge, built in the early 18th Century, was declared a National Monument and dedicated as a memorial to independence in 1920. On the hill in the background is a restaurant; no names are visible. The only neon sign says, "Abierto" in Spanish, which translated to English, means, "Open." The exterior of the restaurant, seems to have been badly painted over in an attempt to cover graffiti. Photo shot during the Blue Hour; horizontal format. Camera: Canon EOS 5D MII Lens: Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8L USM

Looking from the courtyard of the Monastry of Santo Ecce Homo towards the old church attached to the monastary. The monastary was founded in 1620; the church was completed in 1661. What looks like a well in the foreground, is actually a tank that stores rain water for use. The buildings are a good example of classic colonial Spanish architecture. In 1998 the monastery was declared a national archtictural heritage. Photos are permitted in every area of the premises. Photo shot in the midday light on a cloudy day; horizontal format. No people.

Chiquinquirá, Colombia - November 26, 2017: It is Sunday afternoon on the Plaza Mayor in the Andes town of Chiquinquirá in the Department of Boyacá, in the South American Country of Colombia. Many local residents and Colombian tourists are seen enjoying the ambience of the town square. Vendors sell toys and snacks to visitors. In the background is the 19th Century Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary. It houses the famous painting of Our Lady of The Rosary, also referred to as the Virgin of Chiquinquirá, the Patron Saint of Colombia. It is designed in the Neo-classical style of architecture and is a destination of Catholic pilgrimage in South America. The altitude at street level is about 8400 feet above mean sea level. Photo shot in the late afternoon sunlight; horizontal format.

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