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IN PICS: Blooming gorgeous patios of Cordoba

Each May, the residents of Cordoba compete for the prize of who has the most lush courtyard, decorating their patios with bright flowers, leafy green plants, fountains and more.

Published: 9 May 2018 12:29 CEST
IN PICS: Blooming gorgeous patios of Cordoba
People admire the blooms during Cordoba's Fiesta de los Patios. Photos: Jorge Guerrero / AFP

Dozens of usually private patios are thrown open to the public in a riot of gorgeous colour and celebration of spring.

The tradition dates back to 1921 with the town hall organizing a competition, along with music, dancing and wine.

READ: Ten marvellously fun things to do in Spain this May

Here are a selection of the best images from 2018 when the festival takes place between the 1st and 13th of May.

Enjoy!

A woman walks past flower pots during the traditional Patio Festival in Cordoba on May 5th. Photo: Jorge Guerrero / AFP

Geraniums are the star of the show in Cordoba this week.Jorge Guerrero / AFP

Andalusian courtyards are opened to the public during the festival. Jorge Guerrero / AFPHello Kitty! A furry resident poses in the sunshine. Photo:Jorge Guerrero / AFP

A woman takes a selfie among the flowers. Photo:Jorge Guerrero / AFP

The festival draws crowds to the city of Cordoba. Photo:Jorge Guerrero / AFP

EXPLOSION

IN PICS: Blast in central Madrid destroys residential building

These are the dramatic images of a huge blast that destroyed a residential building on Calle Toledo on Wednesday captured by Leah Pattem who lives nearby.

Published: 20 January 2021 17:13 CET
IN PICS: Blast in central Madrid destroys residential building
Photos by Leah Pattem

At least three people have been confirmed dead in the explosion which occured shortly before 3pm on Thursday. The blast, which has initially been blamed on a suspected gas explosion, completely destroyed the upper floors of the sixth storey building.

The explosion, which rattled windows across the neighbourhood, sent debris across the entire area stretching to the Puerta de Toledo. 

Police cordoned off the area and evacuated residents from nearby buildings for fear that there was structural damage that could cause buildings to collapse.

Emergency services were quick to the scene with nine fire engines and 11 ambulances attending the incident.

Ambulance crews set up a field hospital to treat those with light injuries while ambulances transferred the more seriously injured to local hospitals.

Media also flocked to the scene to report on the explosion.

The photo taken below by AFP photographer Oscar del Pozo shows the extend of the debris across the street below and the damage to parked cars as firefighters tackle a blaze caused by the explosion.


Photo: Oscar del Pozo/AFP

READ ALSO:  At least two dead as huge explosion destroys residential building in central Madrid

 

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