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Alvarez - the Jesuit City

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Welcome again to San Pedro. This is kind of a short update in Alvarez. (Pronounced Alvareth by locals... as is similar in many regions of Spain, San Pedrians often pronounce "c" and "z" as "th") It is a small town located in the central valley of the island of San Pedro. (I've remade it, since the older one was less detailed and kinda boring imho. :P )

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It is called "The Jesuit City" because of the Jesuit church in the center of the town. The church, St. Ignatius, was built in the 16th century as a center for the Jesuit order in San Pedro.

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The Jesuits were prominent in San Pedro's trade and evangelization efforts in other nations. However, they were suppressed later on due to their accumulation of power and wealth, which rivaled the rule of the crown.

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Aside from the Jesuit church, there are hidden streets that contain small shops and restaurants.

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And finally, a view of the Alcázar de Calvario.

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very nice city. It reminds me of some cities in my state here in Brazil, Jesuit cities, like Santo Angelo and São Borja.
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The first mosaic is, IMO, one of the best pics/mosaics ever seen on this CJ... Congratulations for that excellent work!
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wow. This has to be one of my favorite towns you've done. I love the riverfront, and well everything. :P
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Wow this is so great!! I love how green the land is, along with the sparse development surrounded by nice farmland! Awesome attention to detail, and nice road layout in those little villages! :thumb:
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nice work on the river bridges. the rural and typical feeling of your san Pedroen towns is emitted again :) i especially like the representative buildings like churches and stuff.
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Very good update, the map shot is exquisite and your general attention to detail is excellent! :thumb:
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Paulobergonci: Thanks! Those towns sound interesting, I'll have to look them up!
Evillions: Thanks :)
TekindusT: ¡Muchas Gracias! Wow, the best?? :O
Sky Guy: Thanks as always!! :)
Mikeaut1: Thanks!!
Schulmanator: Oh, there's plenty of nice little family-run inns in the town, or even a Algriculturismo-ish bed & breakfast at one of the local farms.
hijodecordoba: Thanks, I definitely love mediteranean buildings and churches. Unfortunately I'm starting to run out of unique churches to use :P
Reikhart: Thanks for the compliments!

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