Juan Griego, the Most Northern Venezuelan City
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Today I want to share some images of Juan Griego, one of the most important cities on the Island of Margarita. Settled around a beautiful bay with calm waters and located on the western coast of the island, it is the most northern town and port in all of Venezuela.
The city of Juan Griego and its beautiful Bay of Juan Griego
Another view of the city of Juan Griego and its beautiful Bay
The nowadays capital city of the Marcano municipality of the Nueva Esparta State, was founded as a city in the 16th century, although there are no precise records of the exact date. Its economic activity is based mainly on tourism, where its historical and cultural value plays a very important role.
Juan Griego area on the side of the "Laguna de los Mártires"
Another view of the Juan Griego area on the side of the "Laguna de los Mártires"
Historical accounts of the settlers, maintain that this city owes its name to one of its first settlers, a captain of Spanish ships, native of Seville, called Juan Griego that settled in the place around 1545, after being abandoned by the pirates in this bay.
"Laguna de los Mártires"
"Laguna de los Mártires" from another angle
From 1811, first year of the War of Independence of Venezuela, is when the city begins to gain importance, as it was enabled as a port and the Provincial Board of Margarita began construction on top of a hill, a battery named "Libertad", to protect it militarily. This fort would offer a strategic advantage by offering an excellent view of the Bay of La Galera, the town and the Bay of Juan Griego.
Zone of Juan Griego from the side of the "Laguna de los Mártires" from another angle
The City and its beautiful Bay of Juan Griego from another angle
Nowadays, the "Fortín de la Libertad" or "Fortín de la Galera" is one of the historical sites of Juan Griego that can not be missed, as it allows the visitor to enjoy a view of the city and the beach of La Galera simply spectacular, in addition, you will have the opportunity to listen to stories from past eras, through heroic narrative poetry, recited by friendly native boys from the area.
On the right the Laguna de los Mártires and on the left the Playa La Galera
A view of the Bay of La Galera
Reference
https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juan_Griego
Content and photographs of my intellectual property
Technical Information
| Camera | Pentax camera * istDL |
|---|---|
| Lens | Pentax 18-55 |
| Lighting | Natural light |
| Location | Juan Griego, Nueva Esparta state, Venezuela |
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Hermoso paisaje!
Gracias amiga, si en un lugar super hermoso.
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