Jerez de la Frontera has origins dating back to before Roman times. Some of its most important monuments include the Cathedral, which was built in the 17th century, the Alcázar fortress, and the Charterhouse monastery. Local traditions involve dancing and singing zambombas for Christmas and large Holy Week processions. Jerez is also known for its wine, especially sherry, and its horses, notably those bred by Carthusian monks.

1. Jerez de la
Frontera

2. Index
• Origins.
• Monuments.
• Traditions.
• Wine.
• Horses.
• Conclusion.
• Questions.
• Videos.

3. Origins
• The true origins of Jerez de la Frontera still remain a
mystery to this day but is no doubt that some form of
settlement existed in Jerez prior to the arrival of the
Romans.
• When the Moors first arrived, Jerez was nothing
more than a castle or fortress, surrounded by a
network of streets, lacking even a city wall.
• The castle was located on the very spot where the
Alcázar stands today and the streets were the same
ones that now surround the Cathedral.

4. Monuments

5. Cathedral
• The Cathedral of Jerez is high on the mosque and
the church of the Savior.
• It was building in the XVII century with
gothic, baroque and neoclassical style.
• Jerez Cathedral is the old Collegiate Church and
after was proclaimed cathedral the december
10, 1978

6. Charterhouse
• The Charterhouse of Santa Maria de la Defensión is a monastery
where nowadays, live nuns .
• Its architecture is of a Late Gothic style, corresponding to the start of
construction in the 15th century, with baroque aspects dating from the
17th century.
• The building, completed in the 17th century, has been designated by
the Spanish government as an Historic-Artistic Monument . It was
declared Bien de interés cultural in 1856.

7. The Alcazar
• From the eleventh century, its walls are
preserved in part absorbed by the village's
first defensive belt, used first as a
stronghold and residence of the Muslim
rulers of the time, and then by the Christian
governors who ruled the city. So, over
time, has resulted in noticeable changes in
the configuration of the whole.
• The original Islamic fortress, the gates are
kept, the mosque, Arab baths, the
octagonal tower and courtyard pavilion
Doña Blanca. In later stages, highlights the
Keep 15th century and the baroque
palace of Villavicencio and the oil mill17th
century.

8. Traditions

9. Christmas
• In December, Jerez de la Frontera is the venue
for a festive cultural practices and more
characteristic of Andalusian folklore, “las
zambombas”. Since the eighteenth century on
the eve of Christmas Eve, friends, neighbors
and family gather in the backyards of
neighbors. They dance and sing carols. The
key instrument is the zambomba.
• In the city center, there is colored lights and
“belenes”. It is very nice go for a walk and feel
the Christmas atmosphere.

10. Easter
• The Easter of Jerez is very beautiful and attractive.
• It is one of the most popular Easter of Andalucía.
• Nowadays, there are 36 brotherhoods which go to
the cathedral and 6 that are waiting to go.
• It was declared of national tourist interest.

11. Horse Fair
• Is a fair dedicated to the horse.
• Held in May.
• Lasts one week. Star on Sunday and finish the other
Sunday.
• See a wide range of horse-drawn carriages all the
days.
• Jerez booths are very different from other fairs
because each cassette has its own booth cover.

12. Wine
• Jerez’s exceptional geographical location, its close
proximity to the Atlantic, the local chalky soil, the
palomino grape, and the careful ageing of the
grape must, all combine to give the world the
pleasure of this unique product known the world
ever as sherry.

13. Horses
• A period of great importance in this long tradition
was in the 15th century when the Carthusian monks
brought the world famous Carthusian horse to Jerez.
• Jerez offers numerous possibilities: the incredible
equestrian shows at the Andalusian School of
Equestrian Art and the Hierro del Bocado Stud Farm.

14. Conclusion
• Jerez origins date from the XII century.
• The cathedral, the alcazar an the charterhouse are
the most old monuments of Jerez.
• There are different traditions like Christmas, Easter
and the Fair.
• The wine and the horses are very famous in the
world.

15. Questions
• The cathedral was building in?
• 1994
• 1876
• XVII
• Which is typical on Jerez Christmas?
• Sing
• Dance
• Zambonba

16. Questions
• Who is dedicated the fair?
• Horse
• Dogs
• Wine
• Who brought the horses to Jerez?
• Carthusian
• Moors
• Arabs

17. Videos
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQoy3lgksAA
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVhL-lR-
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• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vV_MKOVCwaE
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• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHGxJP3HXb0&f
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