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San Sebastian del Oeste, MX

The historic town of San Sebastian del Oeste is located in a remote location up on the Sierra Madres. At this moment, it's on UNESCO's tentative list for becoming one of a World Heritage. Discovered in the late 1500s and settled in 1603, this town was one of the main mining centres in the New Spain during the Colonial period. Due to the 1910 military revolution, foreign companies had to move to other areas, abandoned the last mine in 1921, and San Sebastian fell into complete oblivion.

Main Plaza and the Consistorial, winding alleyways, original stone pavements, plastered mud-brick walls, archways, attics, wooden and tile roofs; all consitute the town's distinctive traits. The southern part of town is on higher ground, offers a panoramic view of building's roofs dating back to 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries, most of which are still in good condition.

Pics by Diny/San Sebastian del Oeste, MX/November 2007
COMMENTS
Maz2001 said at 12:09 a.m. on Dec 16, 2007:
Lovely tabblo. A beautiful and historic city.
Debdog said at 12:37 a.m. on Dec 16, 2007:
:) Diny :)
Hhwind said at 7:23 a.m. on Dec 16, 2007:
Wow beautiful photos and city thanks for the history
Leftofcenter said at 7:48 a.m. on Dec 16, 2007:
pics #4,5 beautiful!
Diny said at 9:52 a.m. on Dec 16, 2007:
Hi Jane, thanks for stopping by...
Diny said at 10:03 a.m. on Dec 16, 2007:
Annelies, how interesting you'd say that. The story behind pic #4, I actually didn't think it was worth captured for until I passed by it 3 times. It's not really what people would categorize as a 'beautiful' sight; old, rusty, and clustered. But it was beauty to me, just like the second pic from the bottom.
Diny said at 10:55 a.m. on Dec 16, 2007:
{{{{{ Debbie }}}}}
Diny said at 10:56 a.m. on Dec 16, 2007:
Hello Teo, you're most welcome. This little town is really quite fascinating.
Candlepower said at 3:43 p.m. on Dec 16, 2007:
Beautiful Tabblo. Love the dragons. Like how you got the roses with the buildings. Love that gorgeous church.
Diny said at 5:13 p.m. on Dec 16, 2007:
Thanks, Pat!
Lifequest22 said at 10:24 p.m. on Dec 16, 2007:
Diny--these are wonderful photos-i really like the next to last. And you really captured the interior of the church well.
To1n3tt3 said at 5:42 a.m. on Dec 17, 2007:
wow! love to see them myself someday! amazing shot!
Diny said at 10:47 a.m. on Dec 17, 2007:
Linda and Toinette, appreciate your thoughts and comments. Have a good day :)
EMA said at 9:35 p.m. on Dec 17, 2007:
Very nice little town so full of history!
Nice tabblo with great pics!
Ukirsari-nicholas said at 11:11 a.m. on Jan 17, 2008:
cantik sekali. so adorable, dientje!
Royceufc said at 4:10 p.m. on Jan 24, 2008:
Nice shots and angles - well done!
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