A Most Interesting Almeria Visit
Posted by Evan Peter on Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Under: Vacation
Almeria is one part of Andalucia which has vast desert-like countryside; it is known as Costa Almeria with its glory at 1000 years ago as a prominent Moorish port and an educational centre. But Almeria declined in its importance when it succumbed to earthquakes at the 12th century. However, its prominence and glory have been restored recently with financial help from the profits of modern agriculture.
Almeria hosted the Mediterranean Games in 2005 which attributed to its current fame. Although traffic is heavy in town, Almeria still offers a relaxing and charming ambience.
Historical offerings
Almeria has an old town section near its port with the Alcazaba drawing the highest number of tourists. Besides these, Almeria offers the intriguing 16th century cathedral which was built on a former mosque’s site. As the cathedral was built, Almeria was frequently attacked by the Moriscos which accounts for the presence of strong fortifications in the cathedral. The famous Immaculate Conception painting by Murillo is displayed in this cathedral with other great works of art.
Casa de los Puche lies on the cathedral’s east as the city’s oldest home from 18th century. There is also a memorial set up to commemorate some executed liberals in 1831. There is also the Olive Oil Museum and the 500-year old Santiago church in Almeria.
The Alcazaba
The Alcazaba is Almeria’s biggest and strongest hilltop attraction. This great fortress has huge walls surrounding it by about a mile long. This great Moorish defensive architecture took place near the end of the 10th century by the Caliph of Cordoba; its structure was further expanded by Ferdinand and Isabella, the Catholic rulers when Almeria was recaptured in 1489.
Two interesting round towers in the Christian section can be found; one of it, the Tower of Homage displays photographs while the other, Gunpowder Tower offers some panoramic views of Almeria’s famous cave homes around Barrio de la Chanca.
Other information
Almeria does not have a vibrant nightlife as most nightclubs are at the holiday resorts in the west side of town. But there are plenty of tapas bars offering gastronomic specialties such as Escabeche e Sardines, Gachas and Trigo.
The city’s train station is at villas espagne Plaza de la Estacion is only ½ mile to the city centre with direct lines to Granada and Seville. The local bus terminal is located north of Plaza de la Estacion with many bus companies plying Granada, Malaga and Seville.
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Almeria hosted the Mediterranean Games in 2005 which attributed to its current fame. Although traffic is heavy in town, Almeria still offers a relaxing and charming ambience.
Historical offerings
Almeria has an old town section near its port with the Alcazaba drawing the highest number of tourists. Besides these, Almeria offers the intriguing 16th century cathedral which was built on a former mosque’s site. As the cathedral was built, Almeria was frequently attacked by the Moriscos which accounts for the presence of strong fortifications in the cathedral. The famous Immaculate Conception painting by Murillo is displayed in this cathedral with other great works of art.
Casa de los Puche lies on the cathedral’s east as the city’s oldest home from 18th century. There is also a memorial set up to commemorate some executed liberals in 1831. There is also the Olive Oil Museum and the 500-year old Santiago church in Almeria.
The Alcazaba
The Alcazaba is Almeria’s biggest and strongest hilltop attraction. This great fortress has huge walls surrounding it by about a mile long. This great Moorish defensive architecture took place near the end of the 10th century by the Caliph of Cordoba; its structure was further expanded by Ferdinand and Isabella, the Catholic rulers when Almeria was recaptured in 1489.
Two interesting round towers in the Christian section can be found; one of it, the Tower of Homage displays photographs while the other, Gunpowder Tower offers some panoramic views of Almeria’s famous cave homes around Barrio de la Chanca.
Other information
Almeria does not have a vibrant nightlife as most nightclubs are at the holiday resorts in the west side of town. But there are plenty of tapas bars offering gastronomic specialties such as Escabeche e Sardines, Gachas and Trigo.
The city’s train station is at villas espagne Plaza de la Estacion is only ½ mile to the city centre with direct lines to Granada and Seville. The local bus terminal is located north of Plaza de la Estacion with many bus companies plying Granada, Malaga and Seville.
About the Author
Club Villamar offers many holiday villas dispersed all over location ibiza and whether on the villa lloret de mar. Holiday in Spain offers not only freedom but also a wide choice a vacation holiday in Spain. And here you can read my Articles Evan Peter Articles and read my Bookmarks Evan Peter Bookmarks.
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