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The document discusses the Medieval Wall built between the 11th and 12th centuries in Madrid, Spain. It had a length of approximately 2,200 meters and a total of 130-140 towers. The wall had four access doors - Guadalajara, Valnadu, Moros, and Cerrada. Each tower stood 10-15 meters high. It was the principal defensive structure for the city located at Calle Mayor #49 until burning down in a fire in 1582.
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6ºC Itinerario
Como parte de un trabajo de ciencias sociales, hemos realizado un itinerario por nuestro pueblo. Cada uno ha investigado sobre una a varias paradas de este y teníamos que explicar al resto de la clase la información que habíamos encontrado.
Hemos descubierto que Mojados está lleno de historia y lugares muy interesantes que visitar.
Aquí os presentamos el resultado de nuestra investigación. Ha sido muy interesante y divertido hacer de guías turísticos por un día.
Esperamos que os guste el resultado.
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