Murals bring out the best in the outdoor artists. Outdoor murals are becoming less rare in Gwinnett County, as cities and other organizations pay to preserve their heritages. Now see if you can determine where this mural is located. Send your thoughts to ebrack2@gmail.com, and be sure to tell where you live.
Allan Peel of San Antonio, Teas gave us insight in the last Mystery photo. He says: “Today’s mystery photo was taken inside the Castillo de Santa Bárbara, one of the largest medieval fortresses in Europe, located along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, and perched atop Mount Benacantil in Alicante, Spain, approximately 225 miles southeast of Madrid.
“The castle was originally constructed in the Ninth Century by the Moors during their dominant rule of the Iberian Peninsula. It remained under Muslim control until the 13th Century when, in 1248, the Castilians, a powerful Christian military of the Kingdom of Castile led by King Alfonso X (1221–1284), captured the castle. The castle was renamed ‘Santa Bárbara’ to honor the fact that it was captured on December 4, 1248, the feast day of Saint Barbara, the patron saint of artillerymen.
“Today, the castle is a popular tourist destination, housing a number of historic exhibitions, including a series of iron-clad medieval knights like the one depicted in the mystery photo. The statues were created in 2019 by Spanish artist Frutos María Martínez (1959–present), as part of his exhibition ‘Mar de Madera’ (‘Sea of Wood). Crafted from recycled materials, including iron and wood, the statues were strategically placed throughout the castle grounds in poses that simulated the Castillian defense postures protecting the Castillo de Santa Bárbara from further attacks by the Moors.”
Also sending in the right answer were Susan McBrayer, Sugar Hill; George Graf, Palmyra, Va.; and Jay Altman, Columbia, S.C.
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New local celebrity: People in the Norcross area are talking about a distinctive white squirrel. This white independent creature has been spotted at places a mile apart in the town. This photo comes from Bill Elsey.
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