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The university was founded in 1945 and has two main campuses in Cali, hosting various faculties and research centers. It offers education at technological, undergraduate, and postgraduate levels across 252 academic programs, including doctorates and medical specialties. The Pascual Guerrero Olympic Stadium was constructed in 1937 on land donated by poet Pascual Guerrero, and has since hosted numerous sporting events in the city.
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The document provides information about various places and institutions in Cali, Colombia. It discusses the founding and history of the University of Valle, several churches including La Ermita, San Antonio, San Francisco, and La Merced. It also describes landmarks such as the statue of Sebastian de Belalcazar, Cristo Rey statue, shopping centers, the Pascual Guerrero stadium, Las Tres Cruces, Plaza de Caycedo, and the Municipal Theater. In summary, the document gives a brief overview of the history and highlights of Cali through short descriptions of its educational and religious sites, monuments, and cultural institutions.
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The document provides information about various places and institutions in Cali, Colombia. It discusses the founding and history of the University of Valle, several churches including La Ermita, San Antonio, San Francisco, and La Merced. It also describes landmarks such as the statue of Sebastian de Belalcazar, Cristo Rey statue, shopping centers, the Panamericana Sports Unit, La Tertulia Museum, the Departmental Library, and the Pascual Guerrero Olympic Stadium. Historical details and founding dates are given for many of these locations. The document was prepared by students from the University of Valle to share information about Cali.
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The document provides a detailed history of Seville, Spain from its earliest traces in the 8th century BCE through the 20th century. It highlights the many empires and periods that ruled over Seville, including Roman, Visigoth, Muslim, and Christian rulers. The document also describes Seville's golden age during the colonization of America in the 16th-17th centuries when it was one of the largest cities in Europe. Finally, the document outlines Seville's most important architectural and artistic sites, including the Cathedral, Alcazar Palace, Giralda Tower, and General Archive of the Indies.
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Hadrian's Wall was an 80-mile fortification built by the Roman Empire across northern England in the early 2nd century AD. It stretched from coast to coast, taking 15,000 men six years to construct. Today it stands as Britain's greatest Roman monument and a testament to Roman engineering skills. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of the "Frontiers of the Roman Empire."
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Puebla is the capital of the state of Puebla in Mexico, located east of Mexico City and west of Veracruz. According to legend, a bishop had a dream that guided where to build the city in a valley with woods, meadows, and rivers. This legend is why the city was originally called Puebla de los Angeles. The city was founded in the Valley of Cuetlaxcoapan and features a classic Spanish city layout centered around a main plaza. Puebla features over 5,000 historic buildings showcasing architectural styles from Renaissance to Mexican Baroque, earning it the distinction of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Wonderful touristic places: Ocaña
This document provides information on several tourist attractions in Ocaña, Colombia. The Virgin of Torcoroma Sanctuary is a place of devotion for the local community located 20 minutes from downtown. The Historic Complex of the Great Convention houses objects from 1828 and was the site of an important political convention. Los Estoraques de la Playa Natural Reserve features large rock formations over thousands of years old that inspire visitors' imaginations. The Antón García de Bonilla Museum opened in 1973 and displays collections across four exhibition halls. La Playa de Belén is a small town known for its tranquility and natural park featuring the ancient rock formations. The Monument Column to the Slaves was declared a national monument in 1951 to
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The City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia, Spain is an ensemble of six modern architectural areas located in the dry river bed of the Turia River. It includes the Palau de les Arts opera house, the Hemisferic IMAX cinema and planetarium, the Museu de les Ciències science museum, the Oceanografic aquarium, the Agora event space, and surrounding gardens and pools. Designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava, the City of Arts and Sciences combines performance, education, entertainment, and natural spaces into a cultural and scientific center.
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Palencia is a city in northern Spain located along the Carrion River. It has the most green space per capita in Spain, including several large parks like El Salón park in the city center. Notable landmarks include the Gothic Cathedral of San Antolín, the Cristo del Otero 30-meter tall sculpture overlooking the city, and the Church of St. Joseph, one of Palencia's most modern churches. The presentation provides an overview of Palencia's location, flag, parks, monuments, and some of its most important religious sites.
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The document provides information on several parks, landmarks, and attractions in and around Monterrey, Mexico. It describes Parque la Pastora as not only a park but also a zoo housing animals from around the world. Parque Tucan is noted as having pools, rides, restaurants, and souvenirs. The Catedral of Monterrey is the first parish in the city, built in 1626 and consecrated in 1833. Cintermex offers various services and space for exhibitions. The Museum of Mexican History has permanent and temporary exhibits across five areas of Mexican history.
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I’ve presented this in Montreal (October 2009), at the International Conference "Religious Houses: A Legacy", organized by Univiersité du Québec à Montréal (UQAM), Concordia University, and the Conseil du Patrimoine Religieux du Québec. I was representing the General Directorship of Sites and Monuments of Cultural Heritage and the Mexican Ministry of Culture.
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The document provides descriptions of several historical buildings and structures located in the old quarter of Cáceres, Spain. It describes the Sande's Tower, built in the 14th century in the Gothic style. It also outlines the Arch of the Star, located next to the Bujaco Tower and rebuilt in the 15th century to allow carriage passage. Finally, it summarizes St. Paul's Convent, founded in the 15th century as an institution for pious old women and now home to an order of nuns who make sweets and crafts.
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