Marialva is a walled historic granite village, declared heritage village, converted to a small jewel in a remote region close to the Portuguese border with Spain.
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.
San Miniato is a town and commune located in the province of Pisa, Tuscany, Italy. It has a population of around 26,353 people and lies about 40 km from several major Tuscan cities like Florence, Pisa, Lucca, and Pistoia. The town has a historic medieval center dating back to the 8th century and contains numerous historic buildings, churches, and monuments from its time as a Lombard settlement and later a commune and bishopric under Florentine rule. Agriculture, leather tanning, and the white truffle of San Miniato Hills are important to the local economy.
LUXURY VILLA ITALY
luxury villaThe palladian styled, Villa Moro Malipiero, now owned by the Rigoni Savioli noble family, was commissioned by Nicolò Malipiero in 1557. On the front there are four Ionic order semi-columns. On the ground floor there is a splendid cap vaulted cellar. The ball room, which once occupied both floors of the central part of the house, was divided after the French Revolution leaving the top half intact, while the bottom was divided into 5 portions. The property sits on 20,000 sq m of land with a garden, three orchards, a thermal water well, a Colombara tower, and various barns. Another architectural jewel is the still consecrated chapel. Many of the rooms contain frescoes by Gian Battista Zelotti, student of Veronese. The paladin floors are original Venetian with a single cast
The ITCGT G. Salvemini is a technical and technological secondary school located in Molfetta, Apulia, Italy. It offers courses related to business, accounting, surveying, and tourism to train students for jobs that are important to the local economy. The school has approximately 1000 students and strives to provide both technical skills and a well-rounded civic education through its curriculum and extensive extracurricular activities and projects. These include language certifications, professional skills workshops, archaeological excavations, and volunteering opportunities both within Italy and abroad.
The document provides descriptions of several churches and cathedrals in Brussels, Belgium. It summarizes their architectural styles, histories of construction, important artworks and relics housed within. The largest and most prominent is the St. Michael and Ste. Gudul e Cathedral built over three centuries starting in 1225 in the classic Gothic Brabantine style. Other notable churches mentioned include the Notre Dame du Sablon, Saint-Jacques sur Coudenberg, Église St-Nicolas nearly 1000 years old, and the Béguinage Church of Saint-Jean-Baptiste with a beautiful Baroque facade.
Norcia is a town located in Umbria, Italy known for its mountain scenery and as a base for hiking. It is also famous for its wild boar sausages and hams. The town has a long history dating back to the 5th century BC and was the birthplace of St. Benedict. It contains many historical buildings and churches within intact medieval walls, including the Basilica of St. Benedict built on the site where St. Benedict was born.
The powerful Gonzaga family reigned over Mantua for almost 400 years, and during their domination the city became one of the most important cultural cities of the Rennaisance...
This document provides information about various landmarks and neighborhoods in Barcelona, Catalonia. It discusses the Les Rambles, Barcelona's cathedral, the Gothic neighborhood, Plaça Sant Jaume, La Ribera neighborhood, Santa Maria del Mar church, El fossar de Les Moreres cemetery, and La Ciutadella park. Specific details are given about the locations and historical significance of each site within Barcelona's urban landscape.
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.
San Miniato is a town and commune located in the province of Pisa, Tuscany, Italy. It has a population of around 26,353 people and lies about 40 km from several major Tuscan cities like Florence, Pisa, Lucca, and Pistoia. The town has a historic medieval center dating back to the 8th century and contains numerous historic buildings, churches, and monuments from its time as a Lombard settlement and later a commune and bishopric under Florentine rule. Agriculture, leather tanning, and the white truffle of San Miniato Hills are important to the local economy.
LUXURY VILLA ITALY
luxury villaThe palladian styled, Villa Moro Malipiero, now owned by the Rigoni Savioli noble family, was commissioned by Nicolò Malipiero in 1557. On the front there are four Ionic order semi-columns. On the ground floor there is a splendid cap vaulted cellar. The ball room, which once occupied both floors of the central part of the house, was divided after the French Revolution leaving the top half intact, while the bottom was divided into 5 portions. The property sits on 20,000 sq m of land with a garden, three orchards, a thermal water well, a Colombara tower, and various barns. Another architectural jewel is the still consecrated chapel. Many of the rooms contain frescoes by Gian Battista Zelotti, student of Veronese. The paladin floors are original Venetian with a single cast
The ITCGT G. Salvemini is a technical and technological secondary school located in Molfetta, Apulia, Italy. It offers courses related to business, accounting, surveying, and tourism to train students for jobs that are important to the local economy. The school has approximately 1000 students and strives to provide both technical skills and a well-rounded civic education through its curriculum and extensive extracurricular activities and projects. These include language certifications, professional skills workshops, archaeological excavations, and volunteering opportunities both within Italy and abroad.
The document provides descriptions of several churches and cathedrals in Brussels, Belgium. It summarizes their architectural styles, histories of construction, important artworks and relics housed within. The largest and most prominent is the St. Michael and Ste. Gudul e Cathedral built over three centuries starting in 1225 in the classic Gothic Brabantine style. Other notable churches mentioned include the Notre Dame du Sablon, Saint-Jacques sur Coudenberg, Église St-Nicolas nearly 1000 years old, and the Béguinage Church of Saint-Jean-Baptiste with a beautiful Baroque facade.
Norcia is a town located in Umbria, Italy known for its mountain scenery and as a base for hiking. It is also famous for its wild boar sausages and hams. The town has a long history dating back to the 5th century BC and was the birthplace of St. Benedict. It contains many historical buildings and churches within intact medieval walls, including the Basilica of St. Benedict built on the site where St. Benedict was born.
The powerful Gonzaga family reigned over Mantua for almost 400 years, and during their domination the city became one of the most important cultural cities of the Rennaisance...
This document provides information about various landmarks and neighborhoods in Barcelona, Catalonia. It discusses the Les Rambles, Barcelona's cathedral, the Gothic neighborhood, Plaça Sant Jaume, La Ribera neighborhood, Santa Maria del Mar church, El fossar de Les Moreres cemetery, and La Ciutadella park. Specific details are given about the locations and historical significance of each site within Barcelona's urban landscape.
The document provides information on several medieval towns in Istria:
Motovun is situated on the Mirna River valley with an economy based on agriculture, wine and ranching. It has well-preserved city walls and towers from the 13th-14th centuries. The St. Stjepan Church features works from the 17th-19th centuries including paintings and statues.
Grožnjan is located above the Mirna River valley at 260m altitude. It has preserved city gates and defensive walls from the 15th-16th centuries. The Baroque St. Mary Church is located on the main square.
Pazin is first mentioned in 983 as coming into ownership of
The document provides information about Alba Iulia, Romania. It discusses the town's history as a political, military, and cultural center in Transylvania. Key points include that Alba Iulia was the capital of Transylvania in the 16th century and the site where Transylvania united with Romania in 1918. The local economy relies on winemaking and agriculture. Major landmarks described are the Alba Carolina fortress from the 18th century and several important cathedrals.
The document provides information about several key locations in Venice, Italy including:
1) Piazza San Marco, the heart of Venice centered around St. Mark's Basilica and Campanile bell tower.
2) St. Mark's Basilica, originally built in the 9th century to house relics of St. Mark and decorated with golden mosaics.
3) Doge's Palace, a Gothic architecture masterpiece located in St. Mark's Square, originally the seat of the Venetian government.
4) The Ghetto, the area where Jews were historically required to live in Venice starting in the 16th century.
Barcelona Comenius 2012-2013. Maria Aurèlia CapmanyRafa
This document provides information about various landmarks and neighborhoods in Barcelona, Catalonia, including:
1) It discusses several landmarks in the city center of Barcelona such as Catalonia Square, Les Rambles, Barcelona's Cathedral, and Plaça Sant Jaume.
2) It describes the Gothic neighborhood and notes its Gothic architectural style and outstanding gargoyles.
3) It provides details about the La Ribera neighborhood and mentions the church of Santa Maria del Mar located there.
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The document provides information about various locations within the Barri Gòtic neighborhood in Barcelona, Spain. It describes several churches, monasteries, squares, and other historic buildings located in the area, including details about their architectural features and histories. The Barri Gòtic is characterized as the medieval city center and oldest part of Barcelona, containing numerous sites of cultural and architectural significance from different eras.
The cathedral of Ourense is the principal religious monument in Ourense, Spain. It was built between the mid-11th century and late 13th century in the Romanesque and Gothic architectural styles. The cathedral has a central apse with small bows on brackets that influenced other churches in Galicia, as well as a presbiterial section and vaulted interior decorated with columns attached to the walls.
St. Nicholas Church was built between 1491-1492 in the original Byzantine style by Moldavian prince Stephen the Great, and was later rebuilt in 1884-1904 during the reign of King Charles I. It was an important religious and cultural site where lords were anointed and the Metropolitan Dosoftei lived and operated a printing press and school. The Church of Saint Sava was founded around 1330 and rebuilt in 1583 in the Byzantine style with Gothic and Moldavian influences. It was a major cultural center located near the Royal Court. The Three Hierarchs Church was built by Prince Vasile Lupu between 1637-1639 in the Gothic style and features ornamentation mixing Oriental, Renaissance
The document provides details about various historical and religious sites around the city of Tarazona, Spain. It describes the architecture and origins of churches, monasteries, and convents dating back to the 13th century including the Cathedral of Our Lady of Huerta, the Church of St. Mary Magdalene, the Convent of the Franciscan Sisters, and the Church of San Miguel Archangel. It also mentions the town hall, walls, hotels, and an annual festival called the Cipotegato that takes place in honor of the patron saint of Tarazona.
The document discusses the artists' neighborhood in Ciutat Vella in Barcelona, Spain. It describes the location of Sant Jaume square, the headquarters of the Catalan Government built in the 15th century. It also mentions several palaces located on Montcada Street in the neighborhood, including the Palau de los marqueses de Llió and Palau Nadal. Additionally, it notes the neighborhood as a typical nightlife meeting point and contains a memorial for those who died during the Siege of Barcelona, as well as containing one of the city's most visited places - a church in the pure Catalan Gothic style.
This document provides an overview of landmarks and neighborhoods in Barcelona, Spain. It describes the main squares, streets, cathedral, and neighborhoods that make up the city's historic center, including Catalonia Square, Les Rambles, the Gothic Quarter, and La Ribera neighborhood. It also highlights important landmarks such as Barcelona's cathedral, Santa Maria del Mar church, Arc de Triomf, and the still unfinished Sagrada Familia basilica designed by Antoni Gaudi.
This document provides an overview of Romanesque architecture in central Europe, including architectural features and examples of important buildings from the period. Key characteristics discussed include Carolingian and Lombard influences, use of apses, towers, and arched openings. Specific churches and monasteries highlighted for their architectural significance include Aachen Cathedral, Corvey Abbey, St. Riquier Abbey, the ideal plan of St. Gallen, Gernrode Abbey, Speyer Cathedral, Cologne's Church of the Apostles, Worms Cathedral, and Maria Laach Abbey. Spanish Romanesque architecture is also summarized, noting influences like horseshoe arches and examples such as St. Juan de Banos de Cerrano.
Piazza Armerina, located in Sicily, has a long history dating back to prehistoric times. The city flourished under Roman rule and developed further during Norman domination in the 11th century. A key feature of the city is the well preserved Roman mosaics at the Villa Romana del Casale dating back to the 3rd century AD. The medieval architecture of Piazza Armerina includes Norman and Gothic structures as well as the massive Baroque cathedral from the 15th-18th centuries.
The Mont Saint-Michel cathedral in France was built on a rocky tidal island off the coast in the 8th century. It began as a Benedictine abbey constructed in Carolingian, Roman, and Gothic architectural styles. In the 11th century, the Italian architect William of Volpiano designed the Romanesque church, daringly placing the transept crossing at the mount's peak and requiring underground crypts and chapels to support the structure. Today, the Mont Saint-Michel is considered a prime example of Romanesque and Gothic architecture and remains a strategic fortification surrounded by tidal flats.
The document summarizes information about the Parador de Zafra located in an imposing 15th century castle that was formerly the residence of the Dukes of Feria. It describes the castle's grand interior and battlement towers. There are also descriptions of two squares in the town (Plaza Chica and Plaza Grande), a large park called Parque de la Paz, and several other landmarks like the Torre de Candelaria tower, Arco de Jerez arch, Puerta del Cubo gateway, Dominican convent, Santa Clara convent which now houses a museum, and the Hospital de Santiago founded in 1438. The document concludes with brief descriptions of important festivals and events in Zafra like the cattle fair
Guimarães is one of Portugal's oldest towns and was the birthplace of the nation. It was chosen as the first capital of Portugal in 1128 and its well-preserved medieval center contains historic buildings from the 15th-19th centuries. The historic center is a maze of alleys surrounding the main squares of Toural Square and Largo da Oliveira, and contains important sites like the Castle, Ducal Palace, churches and museums that showcase the town's evolution. Guimarães is nicknamed "the city of a thousand windows" for the glowing windows visible after sunset.
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The document provides a historical overview of Barcelona from the 13th to 17th centuries under Spanish monarchy rule. Key figures that ruled Barcelona during this period included Jaume I, Pere III, Martí l’Humà, Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile, and Charles II of Spain. The city expanded beyond its original walls during this time, and the construction of new walls in the 13th century helped define the new boundaries of Barcelona.
Torrelaguna is located in central Spain along the Jarama River valley. It was an independent municipality granted by King Juan I of Castile in 1390. The town rose to prominence in the 15th-16th centuries under Cardinal Cisneros, who founded many buildings including the church of Santa María Magdalena and a hospital. Some parts of the town were destroyed during the Peninsular War in the early 1800s. The town is known for its historic architecture, including the church, town hall, and several palaces from the 16th-17th centuries.
Lisbon, Portugal - The Coolest Capital of EuropeJerry Daperro
Situated by the western shore of Europe, bordering the Atlantic Ocean. Portugal has always been a land apart, on the fringe, sometimes the forgotten hem of Europe. Its identity as an separated nation had established its frontiers as long ago as the 13C, even though there are no insurmountable barriers separate it from Spain. The independent spirit of this small country, was to turn into the unknown world, with its discovery of the sea route to India. It became the first global empire and sea routes connect Portugal to all parts of the world. Began in the early 20C, Portugal began to transform itself into a modern. This proved to be a long journey. In 1910 the monarchy was overthrown. Portugal existed briefly as a republic. Then followed by 40 years of repressive dictatorship. Since 1976 Portugal has finally free itself and became a democracy. In 1986. it joined the European Community. Now for the first time in 500 years, Portugal began to look to a future within Europe.
Today Portugal has recovered from the deficit financing policy. It has a surplus in 2016 and the country is enjoying “sustained strong growth”. Today its service sector makes up three quarters of the gross value added (GVA), provided a quarter of the jobs. Fisheries and agriculture has 22% of the GVA and providing 25% of the jobs.
The city of Granada is located in southern Spain at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountains. It has a long history dating back to the 5th century BC and has been ruled by various powers, including the Visigoths, Moors, and Christians. The Moors established Granada as the seat of the Nasrid dynasty, which ruled until 1492 when the city fell to Ferdinand and Isabella. Granada contains significant historic and architectural sites reflecting its long history under various rulers, most notably the Alhambra palace and Generalife gardens built by the Moors. Important Renaissance and Baroque buildings were also added after the Christian reconquest of the city.
The document provides information on several medieval towns in Istria:
Motovun is situated on the Mirna River valley with an economy based on agriculture, wine and ranching. It has well-preserved city walls and towers from the 13th-14th centuries. The St. Stjepan Church features works from the 17th-19th centuries including paintings and statues.
Grožnjan is located above the Mirna River valley at 260m altitude. It has preserved city gates and defensive walls from the 15th-16th centuries. The Baroque St. Mary Church is located on the main square.
Pazin is first mentioned in 983 as coming into ownership of
The document provides information about Alba Iulia, Romania. It discusses the town's history as a political, military, and cultural center in Transylvania. Key points include that Alba Iulia was the capital of Transylvania in the 16th century and the site where Transylvania united with Romania in 1918. The local economy relies on winemaking and agriculture. Major landmarks described are the Alba Carolina fortress from the 18th century and several important cathedrals.
The document provides information about several key locations in Venice, Italy including:
1) Piazza San Marco, the heart of Venice centered around St. Mark's Basilica and Campanile bell tower.
2) St. Mark's Basilica, originally built in the 9th century to house relics of St. Mark and decorated with golden mosaics.
3) Doge's Palace, a Gothic architecture masterpiece located in St. Mark's Square, originally the seat of the Venetian government.
4) The Ghetto, the area where Jews were historically required to live in Venice starting in the 16th century.
Barcelona Comenius 2012-2013. Maria Aurèlia CapmanyRafa
This document provides information about various landmarks and neighborhoods in Barcelona, Catalonia, including:
1) It discusses several landmarks in the city center of Barcelona such as Catalonia Square, Les Rambles, Barcelona's Cathedral, and Plaça Sant Jaume.
2) It describes the Gothic neighborhood and notes its Gothic architectural style and outstanding gargoyles.
3) It provides details about the La Ribera neighborhood and mentions the church of Santa Maria del Mar located there.
BARCELONA 39 MONUMENTAL GOTHIC 2 ENGLISHManel Cantos
The document provides information about various locations within the Barri Gòtic neighborhood in Barcelona, Spain. It describes several churches, monasteries, squares, and other historic buildings located in the area, including details about their architectural features and histories. The Barri Gòtic is characterized as the medieval city center and oldest part of Barcelona, containing numerous sites of cultural and architectural significance from different eras.
The cathedral of Ourense is the principal religious monument in Ourense, Spain. It was built between the mid-11th century and late 13th century in the Romanesque and Gothic architectural styles. The cathedral has a central apse with small bows on brackets that influenced other churches in Galicia, as well as a presbiterial section and vaulted interior decorated with columns attached to the walls.
St. Nicholas Church was built between 1491-1492 in the original Byzantine style by Moldavian prince Stephen the Great, and was later rebuilt in 1884-1904 during the reign of King Charles I. It was an important religious and cultural site where lords were anointed and the Metropolitan Dosoftei lived and operated a printing press and school. The Church of Saint Sava was founded around 1330 and rebuilt in 1583 in the Byzantine style with Gothic and Moldavian influences. It was a major cultural center located near the Royal Court. The Three Hierarchs Church was built by Prince Vasile Lupu between 1637-1639 in the Gothic style and features ornamentation mixing Oriental, Renaissance
The document provides details about various historical and religious sites around the city of Tarazona, Spain. It describes the architecture and origins of churches, monasteries, and convents dating back to the 13th century including the Cathedral of Our Lady of Huerta, the Church of St. Mary Magdalene, the Convent of the Franciscan Sisters, and the Church of San Miguel Archangel. It also mentions the town hall, walls, hotels, and an annual festival called the Cipotegato that takes place in honor of the patron saint of Tarazona.
The document discusses the artists' neighborhood in Ciutat Vella in Barcelona, Spain. It describes the location of Sant Jaume square, the headquarters of the Catalan Government built in the 15th century. It also mentions several palaces located on Montcada Street in the neighborhood, including the Palau de los marqueses de Llió and Palau Nadal. Additionally, it notes the neighborhood as a typical nightlife meeting point and contains a memorial for those who died during the Siege of Barcelona, as well as containing one of the city's most visited places - a church in the pure Catalan Gothic style.
This document provides an overview of landmarks and neighborhoods in Barcelona, Spain. It describes the main squares, streets, cathedral, and neighborhoods that make up the city's historic center, including Catalonia Square, Les Rambles, the Gothic Quarter, and La Ribera neighborhood. It also highlights important landmarks such as Barcelona's cathedral, Santa Maria del Mar church, Arc de Triomf, and the still unfinished Sagrada Familia basilica designed by Antoni Gaudi.
This document provides an overview of Romanesque architecture in central Europe, including architectural features and examples of important buildings from the period. Key characteristics discussed include Carolingian and Lombard influences, use of apses, towers, and arched openings. Specific churches and monasteries highlighted for their architectural significance include Aachen Cathedral, Corvey Abbey, St. Riquier Abbey, the ideal plan of St. Gallen, Gernrode Abbey, Speyer Cathedral, Cologne's Church of the Apostles, Worms Cathedral, and Maria Laach Abbey. Spanish Romanesque architecture is also summarized, noting influences like horseshoe arches and examples such as St. Juan de Banos de Cerrano.
Piazza Armerina, located in Sicily, has a long history dating back to prehistoric times. The city flourished under Roman rule and developed further during Norman domination in the 11th century. A key feature of the city is the well preserved Roman mosaics at the Villa Romana del Casale dating back to the 3rd century AD. The medieval architecture of Piazza Armerina includes Norman and Gothic structures as well as the massive Baroque cathedral from the 15th-18th centuries.
The Mont Saint-Michel cathedral in France was built on a rocky tidal island off the coast in the 8th century. It began as a Benedictine abbey constructed in Carolingian, Roman, and Gothic architectural styles. In the 11th century, the Italian architect William of Volpiano designed the Romanesque church, daringly placing the transept crossing at the mount's peak and requiring underground crypts and chapels to support the structure. Today, the Mont Saint-Michel is considered a prime example of Romanesque and Gothic architecture and remains a strategic fortification surrounded by tidal flats.
The document summarizes information about the Parador de Zafra located in an imposing 15th century castle that was formerly the residence of the Dukes of Feria. It describes the castle's grand interior and battlement towers. There are also descriptions of two squares in the town (Plaza Chica and Plaza Grande), a large park called Parque de la Paz, and several other landmarks like the Torre de Candelaria tower, Arco de Jerez arch, Puerta del Cubo gateway, Dominican convent, Santa Clara convent which now houses a museum, and the Hospital de Santiago founded in 1438. The document concludes with brief descriptions of important festivals and events in Zafra like the cattle fair
Guimarães is one of Portugal's oldest towns and was the birthplace of the nation. It was chosen as the first capital of Portugal in 1128 and its well-preserved medieval center contains historic buildings from the 15th-19th centuries. The historic center is a maze of alleys surrounding the main squares of Toural Square and Largo da Oliveira, and contains important sites like the Castle, Ducal Palace, churches and museums that showcase the town's evolution. Guimarães is nicknamed "the city of a thousand windows" for the glowing windows visible after sunset.
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The document provides a historical overview of Barcelona from the 13th to 17th centuries under Spanish monarchy rule. Key figures that ruled Barcelona during this period included Jaume I, Pere III, Martí l’Humà, Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile, and Charles II of Spain. The city expanded beyond its original walls during this time, and the construction of new walls in the 13th century helped define the new boundaries of Barcelona.
Torrelaguna is located in central Spain along the Jarama River valley. It was an independent municipality granted by King Juan I of Castile in 1390. The town rose to prominence in the 15th-16th centuries under Cardinal Cisneros, who founded many buildings including the church of Santa María Magdalena and a hospital. Some parts of the town were destroyed during the Peninsular War in the early 1800s. The town is known for its historic architecture, including the church, town hall, and several palaces from the 16th-17th centuries.
Lisbon, Portugal - The Coolest Capital of EuropeJerry Daperro
Situated by the western shore of Europe, bordering the Atlantic Ocean. Portugal has always been a land apart, on the fringe, sometimes the forgotten hem of Europe. Its identity as an separated nation had established its frontiers as long ago as the 13C, even though there are no insurmountable barriers separate it from Spain. The independent spirit of this small country, was to turn into the unknown world, with its discovery of the sea route to India. It became the first global empire and sea routes connect Portugal to all parts of the world. Began in the early 20C, Portugal began to transform itself into a modern. This proved to be a long journey. In 1910 the monarchy was overthrown. Portugal existed briefly as a republic. Then followed by 40 years of repressive dictatorship. Since 1976 Portugal has finally free itself and became a democracy. In 1986. it joined the European Community. Now for the first time in 500 years, Portugal began to look to a future within Europe.
Today Portugal has recovered from the deficit financing policy. It has a surplus in 2016 and the country is enjoying “sustained strong growth”. Today its service sector makes up three quarters of the gross value added (GVA), provided a quarter of the jobs. Fisheries and agriculture has 22% of the GVA and providing 25% of the jobs.
The city of Granada is located in southern Spain at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountains. It has a long history dating back to the 5th century BC and has been ruled by various powers, including the Visigoths, Moors, and Christians. The Moors established Granada as the seat of the Nasrid dynasty, which ruled until 1492 when the city fell to Ferdinand and Isabella. Granada contains significant historic and architectural sites reflecting its long history under various rulers, most notably the Alhambra palace and Generalife gardens built by the Moors. Important Renaissance and Baroque buildings were also added after the Christian reconquest of the city.
Barcino, the Roman city that is now Barcelona, had walls around 8 meters high and less than 2 meters thick. It had 4 gates, including the Praetorian Gate near the current Cathedral and the Decumanian Gate near the current Plaça de Sant Jaume. Within the walls were domus for rich families, insulae for lower classes, shops (tabernae), and a temple dedicated to Augustus in the Roman forum. Fragments of these structures and artifacts like statues, mosaics, and pottery have been excavated to reveal life in the early Roman colony.
The document summarizes the history of the town of Avilés in northern Spain. It describes how King Alfonso VII granted Avilés a municipal charter in the 12th century, allowing it to develop as the first coastal village in northern Spain. Over time, two population centers grew around the port: Sabugo, where fishermen lived, and Avilés itself, separated by the Tuluergo River. The document highlights several important landmarks in Avilés, including its 12th century wall, the churches of Los Padres and the Franciscans, and the neighborhood of Sabugo.
The document summarizes the history of the town of Avilés in northern Spain. It describes how King Alfonso VII granted Avilés a municipal charter in the 12th century, allowing it to develop as the first coastal village in northern Spain. Over time, two population centers grew around the port: Sabugo, where fishermen lived, and Avilés itself, separated by the Tuluergo River. The document then provides details about Avilés' defensive wall, churches including Los Padres and the Franciscan Church, and the neighborhood of Sabugo.
The document summarizes several sights in Cáceres, Spain. The main square was originally an esplanade used for markets and fairs, and later became the social center. The Santa María Church was built between the 15th-16th centuries in a Romanesque style over a 13th century structure. The San Mateo Church is Gothic and was constructed over the remains of a mosque. The Bishop Palace has the oldest sections from the 13th century while the main facade is from the 16th century, and exhibits Renaissance and Gothic styles.
Tomar, Portugal is a historic town founded in 1162 by the Knights Templar over a Roman settlement. It is known for its well-preserved medieval architecture from the Templar and Manueline periods, including a castle and the Convent of the Knights of Christ. The town and its monuments were recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site for illustrating seven centuries of Portuguese history and the evolution of military and religious architecture. The convent contains a unique round church and octagonal ambulatory dating to the Knights Templar, as well as Gothic and Manueline additions.
Proyecto sobre una Ruta Turística diseñada y realizada por alumnado de entre 9 y 10 años en su papel de pequeños cicerones o guías, dando las explicaciones de plazas representativas de su ciudad, Córdoba, en inglés para un grupo de turistas. Todo ello enmarcado dentro del Programa Andalucía Profundiza 2014.
Palencia is a city in northern Spain known for its monuments, cathedral, and churches. One of the most important monuments is the Christ of Otero statue, built in 1931, which blesses the city from a high position. The Holy Cathedral Basilica of St. Antolín is the main gothic cathedral dating back to the 14th century. Another popular church is the San Miguel Church, located on the Carrión river, with a castle-like tower. One of Palencia's most famous festivals is San Antolín, where authorities and music bands accompany a procession to the cathedral.
The document provides information on several important landmarks in Barcelona's historic Gothic Quarter and Ciutat Vella area. It describes Palau de la Música, a modernist auditorium housing the oldest Catalan choir. It also discusses the Gothic church of Santa Maria del Mar and its simple exterior featuring horizontal lines and bare surfaces. Additionally, it mentions Plaça Sant Jaume, the political center since Roman times housing the Catalan government buildings, and the Gothic Cathedral of Santa Eulalia dedicated to the city's co-patron saint.
The document provides information about several historic buildings in the city of Solsona, Spain. It describes the Cathedral of Solsona which dates back to the 11th century and contains Romanesque and Gothic architectural elements. It also mentions the Ice Well, built in the 17th century to store and sell ice, the Bishop's Palace constructed in the 18th century in a Neoclassical style, the 16th century Town Hall blending Gothic and Renaissance influences, and the 15th century Llobera Palace originally used as a hospital for the poor.
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.
The Apostle James preached Christianity in northwest Spain and was later martyred. His remains were discovered and a chapel was built in Santiago de Compostela, which became an important pilgrimage site. Over subsequent centuries, the pilgrimage route known as the Camino de Santiago stimulated local economies and cultural exchange as infrastructure and buildings were constructed to accommodate pilgrims. Artistic styles that developed in Christian Spain included Asturian, Mozarabic, Romanesque, Gothic and Mudejar styles.
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It seems that current missionary work requires spending a lot of money, preparing a lot of materials, and traveling to far away places, so that it feels like missionary work. But what was the result they brought back? It's just a lot of photos of activities, fun eating, drinking and some playing games. And then we have to do the same thing next year, never ending. The church once mentioned that a certain missionary would go to the field where she used to work before the end of his life. It seemed that if she had not gone, no one would be willing to go. The reason why these missionary work is so difficult is that no one obeys God’s words, and the Bible is not the main content during missionary work, because in the eyes of those who do not obey God’s words, the Bible is just words and cannot be connected with life, so Reading out God's words is boring because it doesn't have any life experience, so it cannot be connected with human life. I will give a few examples in the hope that this situation can be changed. A375
Heartfulness Magazine - June 2024 (Volume 9, Issue 6)heartfulness
Dear readers,
This month we continue with more inspiring talks from the Global Spirituality Mahotsav that was held from March 14 to 17, 2024, at Kanha Shanti Vanam.
We hear from Daaji on lifestyle and yoga in honor of International Day of Yoga, June 21, 2024. We also hear from Professor Bhavani Rao, Dean at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University, on spirituality in action, the Venerable BhikkuSanghasena on how to be an ambassador for compassion, Dr. Tony Nader on the Maharishi Effect, Swami Mukundananda on the crossroads of modernization, Tejinder Kaur Basra on the purpose of work, the Venerable GesheDorjiDamdul on the psychology of peace, the Rt. Hon. Patricia Scotland, KC, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, on how we are all related, and world-renowned violinist KumareshRajagopalan on the uplifting mysteries of music.
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The editors
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1. A village from the country‟s remote inner border.
Marialva,
Portugal
2. Marialva is a portuguese historic village
in the northeastern region of Mêda.
Founded as a primitive castro ( hill
fortification) by the Aravaros, one of
various pre-roman tribes of indo-
european origin who mixed with celtic
people in the iberian peninsula, the
settlement was later called Civitas
Aravorum in Roman era.
It was certainly rebuilt under Adrian e
Trajan rule, and became a crossroads
point in the main Via Imperialis , the
roman road from Guarda to Numão.
3. Aravor means „hill‟ in the celtic language.
Marialva was then “The town on a hill”.
It developped as a strategic stronghold and an important medieval market town,
having its golden years during the 12th-13th centuries; for that contributed the
arrival of jew families who established their residence and developped trade.
5. The old Citadel inside the
walls is clearly apart from
the outside medieval urban
area – the Arrabalde
Walled
Citadel
Arrabalde
6. 1. The old walled citadel of Marialva
Castle and Wall
1. Door (Anjo da Guarda)
2. Door (Monte ou Porta da Forca)
3. Door (Santa Maria)
4. Wicket door
5. Watch Tower
6. Tower (Monte)
7. Tower (Relação)
Citadel
8. Fence
9. Donjon tower
10. Water tank (Cisterna)
11. Citadel Door
12. Wicket door
Buildings
13. Townhall, Court and Jail
14. Water tank (Cistern)
15. Pillory
16, 17 - Churches
7.
8. The castle, on top of a cliff, still dominates the landscape. It has the
characteristics of a Romanesque castle with its donjon isolated in the
center of a relatively small courtyard.
9. The broad castle walls in granite masonry enclose the medieval urb
in an irregular oval form, adapted to the ground configuration.
10.
11. The Citadel consists of the Watchtower, three defensive towers, and a civil and
urban core in which there are two distinct poles:
- the Government, which includes the Pillory and the former Town Hall, the Court
and the Jail
- and the religious pole comprising two churches and a cemetery.
12. The stone pillory on steps, probably the best ex-libris of the historic village.
Closeby, the Cistern (Water tank) and in the background the ruins of an old
Templar church.
13.
14.
15. Within the old inner town, the streets are irregular and bordered by
empty spaces that were originally occupied by households.
16. There are two small churches and a chapel inside the walled village.
22. The slender and mysterious Bell
Tower of a former Templar Church
23.
24. 2.
O Arrabalde
(13th century)
Arrabalde is a word of arabic origin meanig “suburb” or “proximity”.
Those streets were built when the village expanded outside the castle
walls, when the Arabs occupied the village, and then after their
expulsion under the rule of the first portuguese kings.
25. In Largo do Cruzeiro (Cross Place), near the tourist Office,
the 15th century Stone Cross on a curved-stairs pedestal, and
a 16th-century Cistern (well) for water supply to the population.
32. Here took place medieval games involving equestrian rush races.
33. The narrow street displays the contrast between the white painted
houses and the grey stone in walls and fences, while small doors
are aligned along the white façades
34.
35. The street preserves the autenticity of the XVI century buildings, normally two-
storey houses with outside staircase and balcony.
40. Still on this street, the Church of St. Peter, of Romanesque origin, that
presents an outdoor pulpit, a side yard with anthropomorphic graves.
Inside, an altar in carved wood and some matted mural paintings.
41.
42.
43. A typical village house of
this region:
Stone (granite) staircase
up to the entrance door in
the first floor, with a small
balcony; in the ground
floor are the cattle stables
and/or space for grain
and wood storing .
The granite bench down
by the street is a peculiar
charm. To see the world
pasting by…
44. The popular architecture of these houses is sometimes surprising.
This one is an evolutionary example: the original stairs and upstair
door were removed; a relatively large window replaces the door,
and a new entrance in a side building with a roofed balcony gives a
more refined look, and also extra storing space in the ground floor.