San Pedro & Mesias

[edmonton_stinks 5]

The "newer town" being from the 18th century almost sounds like an oxymoron, though I know it's not.

The city looks amazing! Very Mediterranean. I think you've got the look you're going for.

[jesusnavidad 0]

Your pictures are some of the best ive seen! Very cool city and the city detail is amazing! Where do you host your pictures because they are so good!

[panthersimcity4 162]

Callbat: Thanks. Yes, LotEditor is a godsend for my CJ.

ilikehotdogsalot: Thanks hotdogs. I'm glad you liked it.

Schulmanator: Thanks, I forgot the name but I believe Haarlemergold made it.

edmonton_stinks: In some European cities (like Warsaw, for example) that has an area called "New Town" which is essentially an area that was built in addition to the old medieval center. Thanks for the compliment.

jesus_navidad: Thanks, I used to use Imageshack but it was being stupid so now I use Photobucket.

Tomorrow I'm leaving for Mexico. Too bad ST has been down all this time so I haven't had as much time to update before I leave.

Anyways:

Avenida Mayor splits through the New Town. It's often crowded during the day and during summer it can be a pedestrian's hell. The great shopping and ornate architecture make up for it though.

The area by the marina and waterfront is much more easygoing and less crowded during the day. The sea breeze and shady trees make it a great place to be during a hot summer.

At night the New Town is bustling with seafood bars and tucked away nightclubs. Unless you plan on staying up, it's probably best to get a courtyard view hotel room here.

The Palacio Nacional is essentially where the Royal family lives when at work. It was built when the royal family outgrew the old fortress outside of the city and wanted something closer to the Old Town.

Well, that's it for now.

[Callbat 8]

Excellent work! I like the second to last shot, it reminds me of walking at night in Madrid

Oh, I always have to make these little references and flashbacks don't I?

[ilikehotdogsalot 311]

Another great update. I really enjoyed the last shot, such an awesome palace. Again, great job with the lots, the city looks great!

Have fun in Mexico

[jacqulina 162]

wow excellent planning and details my friend

[CarmineHilton 6]

Your cities are just stunning!

I love how you edited the pictures, it makes them even 100 times more beautiful...

Great work! Loves it... xD

[Schulmanator 5,812]

Looking great! The Admiral gives you 4 paws up for this one!

[nihonkaranws 88]

Great work! Where'd you get the big building in this picture?

[vinvin du 13 0]

amazing opening!!!

[bobinator 0]

Nice stuff. Your custom lots look great!

[edmonton_stinks 5]

I don't think I've seen two identical buildings so far. Amazing job!

[nottheboss 1]

great cj

keep it up when you get home

[panthersimcity4 162]

Hi. I'm back from Mexico. I went to Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Chichen Itza, Merida, Palenque, San Cristobal de las Casas, Oaxaca, Puebla, and Mexico City. My favorite city was Merida, it was soo pretty and colonial and colorful. Mexico City was nice, but way too polluted. San Cristobal was pretty nice too, and we went to Chamula, which is a Mayan village outside of San Cristobal. Anyways, I've come up with an idea of remaking Mesias entirely. But right now I'm too tired to type a whole bunch. lol

[ilikehotdogsalot 311]

Welcome back from Mexico! I've always said the best part of a trip is coming back and reflecting on the experiences you had Glad you had fun!

[Callbat 8]

The worst part of coming back from holiday is realising how boring your place is compared to your holiday place

Well I'm going to Mexico for two weeks tomorrow just as you got back, I'm going to miss some great updates

heh, I'll be sure to check this when I get back

[jacqulina 162]

welcome back my friend

[edmonton_stinks 5]

Welcome back! Good to hear your trip inspired you. It sounds like it was amazing.

[hijodecordoba 74]

how could i miss the last updates they are awsome. don't know what else to say. i love your custom content and what you've done with it. the buildingfronts (facades) are unique. i'm glad you're back

[panthersimcity4 162]

Callbat: lol, Madrid is a lovely city. A bit too grand for my taste though, I prefer smaller streets like in the barrio Santa Cruz in Sevilla.

ilikehotdogsalot: Thanks!

jacquilina: Thanks

CarmineHilton: Yes, Simcity tends to be way too dull as far as colors go, so I like to add more color to my pics to make it feel more sunny and mediteranean.

Schulmanator: I feel honored! I'll be sure to send a little thank-you gift to the admiral.

nihonkaranws: It's on the STEX. I'm pretty sure it's a university.

vinvin du 13: Thanks! I'm glad you liked it.

bobinator: Thanks. Took me a while to make 'em.

edmonton_stinks: That's good to hear, I was worried it would be a bit repetitive.

nottheboss: Yup, I am.

ilikehotdogsalot (again):  Yep. I like looking back at the pictures, it makes me inspired to play Simcity.

Callbat (again): Yeah, I was homesick in Mexico City, but after I came home and played on my comp for a while I remembered how boring it is

jacquilina (again): Thanks, good to see you again.

edmonton_stinks (again): Thanks

hijodecordoba: Thank you, I'm glad you like it.

Now for post-earthquake Carife, areas of the old town that were added after the 1700 earthquake ravaged the city.

On December 8th, 1765, on the feast day of the Immaculate Conception when everybody was gathering to the many churches of Carife, a 7.0 scale earthquake off the coast ravaged the city, causing many buildings to catch on fire and collapse. A tsunami also plummeled the coastline of the city, causing major destruction.  After the earthquake, the ruler of the time, Marcos de Pumba, gave himself total powers in order to restore the city and restabilize the economy.

The Plaza Nacional is a large plaza with a statue of an angel in it, representing the nation's uniqueness amongst Europe. The Puerta de Triunfo is a large gate that was built by Marcos de Pumba. Nearby the gate, the building with the many arched windows is the Biblioteca Nacional.

The square is lined with a mixture of older and newer buildings, because after the terrible earthquake in the 1700's, many new buildings were built in a more baroque/neoclassical style.

A perfect example is the Opera House, one of the city's main landmarks, perched on a hill just south of the old town. Not much is known about the old opera house, except it was designed to look similar to the Opera in Paris. After the earthquake, it had collapsed due to poor building. The current one was built in a baroque neoclassical style with a very colorful tile-covered dome that can be seen all over the city. There are also wonderful views of the old town and Cathedral from the balconies. Nowadays, modern office buildings surround the opera house.

You can see tons of 18-19th century buildings around the Opera House, some of which rub shoulders with post-modern office buildings.

That's all for now. Next will be the suburbs and outside towns.

And possibly an airport?

[Sky Guy 163]

Wow, looks great. I love the opera house- It looks modern, but it is old! The modern building next to it adds a great touch!

[edmonton_stinks 5]

Excellent job on Old Town! The opera house looks especially good.

[panthersimcity4 162]

I probably won't have alot of time to update in the next couple of days, so I figured I might as well update now.

Cordebeza Int'l is the largest airport on the island and serves as a hub for flights in San Pedro and the Balaeric Islands of Spain.

Despite having only one runway (due to lack of space in compact and crowded Carife) it is still a very important airport and is the central airport for AeroPedro, the nation's official airline.

Now let's head outside of the city to some suburban towns and villages.

Veljas is a small town along the beach, that is actually within Carife's city limits. It gets crowded on weekends when families come down here to relax and play on the beach. There is also a lovely market in front of the baroque church of Our Lady of the Assumption.

Cabalrio is also a beach resort town, but is cut off from Carife by mountains. It is a smaller vacation spot but can get crowded during weekends and summers. Few people live here despite the large crowds. This town is also known for it's wonderful seafood.

Valle del Cruz is a more residential town with only a small church, parochial school, and a train station that heads to Carife. Many of the people who live here are upper-middle class, and have offices in central Carife where they commute to and work.

Next update will be about... well I'm not sure yet.

[Madog 3]

Very good!It have a old fashion style =D

[hijodecordoba 74]

i like the opera. it's the one from manaus, isn't it? it fits very well into the city. the same with the archway, it's beautiful.

your last picture gives a felling of a real small trainstation in a little pueblo somewhere in the landscape - well done. great airport, too.

[jacqulina 162]

beautifull work and pics wonderfull beach

[Flann 1,709]

Excellent airport you've got there.

[panthersimcity4 162]

Sky Guy: Thanks, I love a contrast in building style.

edmonton_stinks: Thanks, I love that opera house, it's so colorful.

Madog: Thanks lol

hijodecordoba: Yep. It is... you'd never think about it being in the middle of the Amazon. I also like that train station, it's kind of Northern European but it just seems to fit. Gracias

jacquilina: Thanks, I'm glad you like my beach!

Flann: Thanks for the comment!

Bizquena is a small village outside of Carife, and is most famous for its monastery.

The Monastery is very old, it was built in 1340 on the site of a small chapel dedicated to St. Francis. It houses around 30 Franciscan friars who live and work within the monastery. The abbey has a famous statue called the Madonna of Bizquena.

Near the village are tons of farms; most of which grow olives, oranges, tomatoes, and cork trees.

The Bizquena River winds its way through mountains covered in cypress and olive trees. It appears to be a beautiful and sunny afternoon, no?

Well, it doesn't look very sunny on the opposite side of the Atlantic :

It's midnight in Mesias, and there's a huge downpour from that darn Tropical Depression... "Bush" 

[Sky Guy 163]

Wow, I love the layout of the terminal. And that river area is SO lush!. me likey. good job on the rain too, my friend

[Schulmanator 5,812]

Love the update. And, I like that little corner church in the pic above. I must have it!

Anywho, I see you used Jeronij's walls to make a cobblestone road... so, you receive a prize for using a technique from the roadless city tutorial!

AND

as an added bonus... a free gold coin (its premier is here... has not been released in Schulmania yet!) Don't spend it all on catnip! lol