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FUENTE DE PIEDRA : Town in the Area of Antequera, Spain
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Introduction :
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The village of Fuente de Piedra (with a population of approximately 2,000) is close to the Natural park and lake; Laguna de Fuente de Piedra.
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History:
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During Roman times, the lake was named "Fons Divinus" or divine spring, due to the medicinal properties of the water. In 1461 Rodrigo Ponce de León of Marchena took possession of the area, overthrowing the Moors
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The village itself is typically Andaluz with its whitewashed houses with wrought iron protecting the balconies. As well as a few impressive houses built for noblemen of the past, there is also the palace of the Marques of Fuente de Piedra, which dates back to the 19th century and is built in the neoclassic style
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Useful Information:
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Information in Wikipedia : Fuente De Piedra
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Communications : NO INFO
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Population : 2000
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Town Hall Tel : NO INFO
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Town Hall Web Site : Fuente De Piedra
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