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Location DB > Spain > Ourense > Viete > Viete  Name Viete  Viewing Options Log in to activate viewing options  Database Info created by north on 1/3/2007 2:13 PM last modified by north on 1/3/2007 6:57 PM  Viewability Publically Viewable This location has been labeled by its creator as Public, and therefore can be viewed by anyone.  Overview  Description All of the buildings are built of stone, as is common in Spain. The houses have ornate details, such as tiled patios and carved stone, while the mill is most likely from the late Roman era and in places resembles a fortress. Although overgrown, it would be possible to renovate.  Basic Information Type: Building Status: Abandoned Accessibility: Easy Recommendation: check it out if you're nearby  Physical Information Address Viete, Ourense Spain Owner: unknown See a map of this location  Hazards unsafe flooring  Interesting Features  Security Measures locked gates wooden boarding  Historical Dates Built: 0 Closed: 1960  Required Equipment flashlight  Recommended Equipment  History These two homes and the mill in the village of Viete were owned by my family and were abandoned only in the 1960's as everyone scattered about the globe. The mill was one of a set of two - the second has been expropriated by the municipality and restored. The home in the village belonged to relatives of mine and had been somewhat modernized - there is evidence of electrical cables running into the house. The manor above the village, however, was never modernized. Although now in ruins, it is easy to see that the house was once a very splendid manor - there is a small fountain, probably over two hundred years old, outside the front door, ornate carvings in the woodwork along the walls, a carved stone staircase and arched entranceways into a small interior courtyard. I am not sure of the exact history of the house (any relatives of mine reading this can feel free to help me out) but my family had been established in the village for many generations as feudal landowners, and although my visit took place on a sleepy weekday afternoon the three people I encountered still remembered members of my family despite our nearly fifty years of absence.  Media Coverage  Future Plans There is some idle discussion of family members returning to remodel the manor on the hill but it seems unlikely. It is in a reasonably isolated part of the Spanish countryside and would require a hefty investment to be livable again. The house in the village would need to be completely gutted and rebuilt, while seeing as one of the mills has already been refurbished it is unlikely that the other will be.  Stories Add your own story  Photo Galleries The Mill Wed, Jan 3rd, 2007 posted by north 7 pictures The House in the Village Wed, Jan 3rd, 2007 posted by north 10 pictures The manor above the village Wed, Jan 3rd, 2007 posted by north 23 pictures   Add your own photos Mark all galleries as Seen  Web Links  Contribute Edit this Location  Moderator Rating The moderator rating is a neutral rating of the content quality, photography, and coolness of this location. This location has not yet been rated by a moderator.  Validation This location's validation is current. It was last validated by Emperor Wang on 1/6/2007 2:18 AM.  Latest Changes on Jan 6 07 at 2:18, Emperor Wang validated this location on Jan 3 07 at 18:57, north changed the following: History on Jan 3 07 at 16:23, north changed the following: Description on Jan 3 07 at 16:22, north changed the following: City, Province / State (please use full name) on Jan 3 07 at 16:21, north changed the following: City on Jan 3 07 at 16:17, north updated gallery picture espana 202.jpg on Jan 3 07 at 16:17, north updated gallery picture espana 198.jpg on Jan 3 07 at 16:17, north updated gallery picture espana 183.jpg on Jan 3 07 at 16:16, north added some pictures to a gallery on Jan 3 07 at 16:13, north updated gallery picture espana 161.jpg  Forum Threads about this Location  Who's been looking? Click here to see who'se been looking.  Report Problems Is this location inappropriate / broken / missing key info? If it's something you can fix, please scroll up and click the EDIT button. If this location was only posted a few days ago, give the creator time to work on it. Please try sending a message directly to the creator of the location. You'll find that info at the top of this page. Otherwise, ONLY if you've already tried to contact the original creator,: Click here to notify an administrator. All content and images copyright © 2002-2024 UER.CA and respective creators. Graphical Design by Crossfire. To contact webmaster, or click to email with problems or other questions about this site: UER CONTACT View Terms of Service | View Privacy Policy | Server colocation provided by Beanfield This page was generated for you in 77 milliseconds. Since June 23, 2002, a total of 738554004 pages have been generated.