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Places of interest in Spain – BarcelonaBy Carl Ton at 2010-09-22 06:18:43
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Some tourists say that a tour of Spain is incomplete if you do not visit Barcelona. Some other tourists say that Barcelona is a compact tourist spot. It has historical monuments, most beautiful parks, unbelievably beautiful natural sceneries, museums, tall mountains and spectacular beach. It is no surprise that such a beautiful city was the host of Olympic Games during the year 1992 and it is in the race for holding more Olympic Games. Tourists are also of the opinion that Barcelona can be named Read More..... |
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Places of interest in Spain -Pablo Picasso MuseumBy Carl Ton at 2010-09-18 04:14:02
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The Picasso Museum or “Museu Picasso” for the locals is a well-known museum, a worldwide landmark in art in Barcelona, Spain. The museum is located in the Gothic area and includes five medieval palaces connected together to make a museum.
The Pablo Ruiz Picasso Museum has become one of the most visited museums in Barcelona and Spain thanks to one of the famous 20th century artists, co-founder of cubism and a genius who opened up the era of modern art.
The Sabartés Collectionor, as the Read More..... |
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More Festivals - Moors and ChristiansBy Carl Ton at 2010-09-18 04:13:06
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Filaes
The consolidation of the groups of revelers in 'filaes' began in 1786 due to the increasing number of participants at the party.
The Association of Sant Jordi was responsible for promoting the cult of the patron. They were also responsible for ensuring their temple and organizing annual festivals in Sant Jordi honor. They also had certain autonomy. Thus "filaes' were born for the Moors and Christians. The members of filaes have distinctive dresses and 'rows'. The aim of these g Read More..... |
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Moors and Christians - Fiesta de Moros y CristianosBy Carl Ton at 2010-09-18 04:12:22
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Between the 21st and 24th April, Alcoy is dressed in its finery to celebrate the Fiestas de Moros y Cristianos in honor of its patron St. George.
According to chronicles, on the 23rd April in 1276 the miraculous help of Sant Jordi saved Alcoy from attack by the armies of Al-Azraq, leader of the Moorish rebellion. Since then, Alcoy has celebrated various religious and popular festivals in honor of its savior.
The Apparition of Saint George
Alcoy was conquered by the Arabs in the middle Read More..... |
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Places of interest in Spain -MontjuicBy Carl Ton at 2010-09-18 04:11:36
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This Barcelona attraction, Montjuic, is situated on the top of a small mountain just outside the city. It is a known fact that Barcelona is one of the European cities famous for its parks. Park Guell, Ciutadella and Montjuic are just some of them. Barcelona is surrounded by mountains and hills, some of them being quite far, but Montjuic is just outside the city on the location of the old side of Barcelona.
Another thing that can be found in Montjuic is the National Palace, a building with a Read More..... |
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