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1453:Metrominuto
1361:LĂ©rez Beach
1151:and squares
1035:Villa Pilar
781:Word Bridge
609:15 December
509:15 December
328:The bridge
261:LĂ©rez River
230:LĂ©rez River
205:26 May 1995
110:River LĂ©rez
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1577:Categories
1346:Gafos Park
1165:Calle Real
786:Ria Bridge
741:Pontevedra
459:References
453:Night view
234:Pontevedra
145:Steel and
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1543:Transport
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1158:Historic
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483:24 July
359:Gallery
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