Europe Express/(Spain-2019) Toledo Part 1
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Toledo
The old city is located on a mountaintop with a 150-degree view, surrounded on three sides by a bend in the Tagus River, and contains many historical sites, including the Alcázar, the cathedral (the primate church of Spain), and the Zocodover, a central market place.
From the 4th century to the 16th century about thirty synods were held at Toledo. The earliest, directed against Priscillian, assembled in 400. At the synod of 589 the Visigothic King Reccared declared his conversion from Arianism to Catholicism; the synod of 633 decreed uniformity of catholic liturgy throughout the Visigothic kingdom and took stringent measures against baptized Jews who had relapsed into their former faith. Other councils forbade circumcision, Jewish rites and observance of the Sabbath and festivals. Throughout the seventh century, Jews were flogged, executed, had their property confiscated, were subjected to ruinous taxes, forbidden to trade and, at times, dragged to the baptismal font. The council of 681 assured to the archbishop of Toledo the primacy of Spain. At Guadamur, very close to Toledo, was dug in 1858 the Treasure of Guarrazar, the best example of Visigothic art in Spain.
As nearly one hundred early canons of Toledo found a place in the Decretum Gratiani, they exerted an important influence on the development of ecclesiastical law. The synod of 1565–1566 concerned itself with the execution of the decrees of the Council of Trent; and the last council held at Toledo, 1582–1583, was guided in detail by Philip II.
Toledo had large communities of Muslims and Jews until they were expelled from Spain in 1492 (Jews) and 1502 (Mudéjars). Today's city contains the religious monuments the Synagogue of Santa María la Blanca, the Synagogue of El Transito, Mosque of Cristo de la Luz and the church of San Sebastián dating from before the expulsion, still maintained in good condition. Among Ladino-speaking Sephardi Jews, in their various diasporas, the family name Toledano is still prevalent – indicating an ancestry traced back to this city (the name is also attested among non-Jews in various Spanish-speaking countries).
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We were completely amazed. Walking through the streets of this city made us feel that we had gone back to the Middle Ages when Toledo was the capital of Spain. It was one of the most important centres in Europe from the Gothic epoch until 1560 and its buildings stand tall to witness this period in time.
The architecture is really impressive with the main sights being the large fortress (alcázar) built by the monarchs, the vast and richly decorated cathedral, and the impressive archdiocesan palace built by the prelates of Toledo, primates of the Spanish church.
However, apart from the stunning infrastructure we also realized that there are so many souvenir shops in the city that also express the culture and identity of Toledo. They are filled with beautiful handmade products.
The city is surrounded by the River Tajo on three sides and two medieval walls on the fourth side.
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Europe Express/(Spain-2019) Toledo Part 2
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Toledo
The old city is located on a mountaintop with a 150-degree view, surrounded on three sides by a bend in the Tagus River, and contains many historical sites, including the Alcázar, the cathedral (the primate church of Spain), and the Zocodover, a central market place.
From the 4th century to the 16th century about thirty synods were held at Toledo. The earliest, directed against Priscillian, assembled in 400. At the synod of 589 the Visigothic King Reccared declared his conversion from Arianism to Catholicism; the synod of 633 decreed uniformity of catholic liturgy throughout the Visigothic kingdom and took stringent measures against baptized Jews who had relapsed into their former faith. Other councils forbade circumcision, Jewish rites and observance of the Sabbath and festivals. Throughout the seventh century, Jews were flogged, executed, had their property confiscated, were subjected to ruinous taxes, forbidden to trade and, at times, dragged to the baptismal font. The council of 681 assured to the archbishop of Toledo the primacy of Spain. At Guadamur, very close to Toledo, was dug in 1858 the Treasure of Guarrazar, the best example of Visigothic art in Spain.
As nearly one hundred early canons of Toledo found a place in the Decretum Gratiani, they exerted an important influence on the development of ecclesiastical law. The synod of 1565–1566 concerned itself with the execution of the decrees of the Council of Trent; and the last council held at Toledo, 1582–1583, was guided in detail by Philip II.
Toledo had large communities of Muslims and Jews until they were expelled from Spain in 1492 (Jews) and 1502 (Mudéjars). Today's city contains the religious monuments the Synagogue of Santa María la Blanca, the Synagogue of El Transito, Mosque of Cristo de la Luz and the church of San Sebastián dating from before the expulsion, still maintained in good condition. Among Ladino-speaking Sephardi Jews, in their various diasporas, the family name Toledano is still prevalent – indicating an ancestry traced back to this city (the name is also attested among non-Jews in various Spanish-speaking countries).
Europe Express/(Spain-2019) Madrid Part 1
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Madrid:
Madrid is the capital and most populous city of Spain. The city has almost 3.3 million inhabitants and a metropolitan area population of approximately 6.5 million. It is the third-largest city in the European Union (EU), surpassed only by London and Berlin, and its monocentric metropolitan area is the third-largest in the EU, smaller only than those of London and Paris. The municipality covers 604.3 km2 (233.3 sq mi).Madrid lies on the River Manzanares in the centre of both the country and the Community of Madrid (which comprises the city of Madrid, its conurbation and extended suburbs and villages); this community is bordered by the autonomous communities of Castile and León and Castile-La Mancha.
The population of Madrid has overall increased since the city became the capital of Spain in the mid-16th century, and has stabilised at approximately 3 million since the 1970s.
From 1970 until the mid-1990s, the population dropped. This phenomenon, which also affected other European cities, was caused in part by the growth of satellite suburbs at the expense of the downtown region within the city proper. This also occurred during a period of slowed growth in the European economy.
The demographic boom accelerated in the late 1990s and early first decade of the 21st century due to immigration in parallel with a surge in Spanish economic growth. According to census data, the population of the city grew by 271,856 between 2001 and 2005.
The Community of Madrid is the EU-Region with the highest average life expectancy at birth. The average life expectancy was 82.2 years for males and 87.8 for females in 2016.
As the capital city of Spain, the city has attracted many immigrants from around the world. In 2015, about 89.8% of the inhabitants were Spanish citizens, while people of other citizenships, including immigrants from Latin America, Europe, Asia, North Africa and West Africa, represented 10.2% of the population.
Europe Express/(Spain-2019) Madrid Puerta del Sol - Plaza Mayor Part 2
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The Puerta del Sol -The Plaza Mayor:
The Puerta del Sol (Spanish for Gate of the Sun) is a public square in Madrid, one of the best known and busiest places in the city. This is the centre (Km 0) of the radial network of Spanish roads. The square also contains the famous clock whose bells mark the traditional eating of the Twelve Grapes and the beginning of a new year. The New Year's celebration has been broadcast live on national television since 31 December 1962. The Puerta is located in the very heart of Madrid. It serves as the kilometre zero from which all radial roads in Spain are measured. This is demonstrated by a plaque on the floor of the square, marking the exact point of Km.0. The old plaque was replaced in 2009, after the old one had become faded after years of foot traffic. It is also the reference for street numbers in Madrid, which begin at the street-end that is closest to Puerta del Sol. During New Year's Eve 2018-2019, the clock of the Puerta del Sol for the first time in history rang the bells according to the schedule of the Canary Islands. After the traditional twelve strokes of midnight, the clock delayed one hour its needles to adjust to the Canary hour and also give the chimes at the same time as this archipelago.
The Plaza Mayor (English: Main Square) is a major public space in the heart of Madrid, the capital of Spain. It was once the centre of Old Madrid,. It was first built (1580–1619) during the Habsburg period of Philip III's reign. Only a few Spanish blocks away is another famous plaza, the Puerta del Sol. The Plaza Mayor is for the people of Madrid and tourists to shop, walk around, eat, and enjoy the outdoors.
Europe Express/(Spain-2019) Beautiful Toledo Part 3
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Toledo
The old city is located on a mountaintop with a 150-degree view, surrounded on three sides by a bend in the Tagus River, and contains many historical sites, including the Alcázar, the cathedral (the primate church of Spain), and the Zocodover, a central market place.
From the 4th century to the 16th century about thirty synods were held at Toledo. The earliest, directed against Priscillian, assembled in 400. At the synod of 589 the Visigothic King Reccared declared his conversion from Arianism to Catholicism; the synod of 633 decreed uniformity of catholic liturgy throughout the Visigothic kingdom and took stringent measures against baptized Jews who had relapsed into their former faith. Other councils forbade circumcision, Jewish rites and observance of the Sabbath and festivals. Throughout the seventh century, Jews were flogged, executed, had their property confiscated, were subjected to ruinous taxes, forbidden to trade and, at times, dragged to the baptismal font. The council of 681 assured to the archbishop of Toledo the primacy of Spain. At Guadamur, very close to Toledo, was dug in 1858 the Treasure of Guarrazar, the best example of Visigothic art in Spain.
As nearly one hundred early canons of Toledo found a place in the Decretum Gratiani, they exerted an important influence on the development of ecclesiastical law. The synod of 1565–1566 concerned itself with the execution of the decrees of the Council of Trent; and the last council held at Toledo, 1582–1583, was guided in detail by Philip II.
Toledo had large communities of Muslims and Jews until they were expelled from Spain in 1492 (Jews) and 1502 (Mudéjars). Today's city contains the religious monuments the Synagogue of Santa María la Blanca, the Synagogue of El Transito, Mosque of Cristo de la Luz and the church of San Sebastián dating from before the expulsion, still maintained in good condition. Among Ladino-speaking Sephardi Jews, in their various diasporas, the family name Toledano is still prevalent – indicating an ancestry traced back to this city (the name is also attested among non-Jews in various Spanish-speaking countries).
Europe Express/(Spain-2019) Madrid Plaza Castillia and España Part 10
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The Plaza de Castilla is a roundabout in the north of Madrid, Spain. It is located in the north of the city and is bisected by Paseo de la Castellana, one of the main thoroughfares of the capital, almost at its end. It lies between the districts of Chamartín and Tetuan, and is the hub of the neighborhoods of Castilla, Ventilla and Almenara. Asturias Avenue and the streets of Agustín de Foxá, Mateo Inurria and Bravo Murillo also converge in this place .The Puerta de Europa Towers are situated at the north end of the Plaza. The Caja Madrid Obelisk is erected directly in the center of the plaza.
Plaza de España:
Plaza de España (Spanish for Spain Square) is a large square and popular tourist destination located in central Madrid, Spain at the western end of the Gran Vía. It features a monument to Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra and is adjacent to two of Madrid's most prominent skyscrapers. Additionally, the Palacio Real (Royal Palace) is only a short walk south from the plaza.
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Madrid Atocha Station To Madrid Airport: Bus And Train Options Explained
Madrid Atocha Station To Madrid Airport: Bus And Train Options Explained. I show the outside and inside of Madrid Atocha Train Station and explain how to get from Madrid Airport to the city center by bus and train. Where to get the 203 Airport Express bus is shown as well as where to take the N27 night bus to the Madrid Airport. I also explain how to get to the Madrid Airport from Atocha Train Station by using the Cercanias commuter train and changing to the number 8 line metro which takes you to Madrid Barajas airport.
Here are the ways to get to Madrid Airport by train and bus:
Airport Express Bus # 203 to Airport Terminals 1, 2 and 4
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Runs 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Leaves every 15-20 minutes. Travel time to Madrid Airport is about 30 minutes.
Leaves from outside Madrid Atocha Train Station
Runs from 06:00 in the morning until 11:30 at night
From 11:30 at night until 06:00 in the morning, use the night bus # N27.
Leaves and arrives from Madrid Cibelas (in front of Madrid City Hall)
Leaves every 35 minutes. Travel time to Madrid Airport is about 30 minutes.
Train from Atocha Station to Madrid Airport:
Cercanias train Lines C1 and C10 to Terminal T4
The Spanish railway company RENFE, connects Madrid with Madrid-Barajas Airport through the local train network service Cercanías C1 and C10 lines.
The train station is on the terminal 4 floor -1, and is called Aeropuerto T4. To move to the other terminals there is a shuttle bus service connecting the terminals.
Metro Line # 8 from Madrid to the airport:
Metro line 8 runs from Nuevos Ministerios station in central Madrid to all the airport terminals in approximately 12-15 minutes.
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At the airport, there are two metro stations:
the first one is Aeropuerto T1-T2-T3, situated at the centre of the terminal 2 floor 1;
the second one is Aeropuerto T4, situated at terminal 4 floor -1.
Between metro stations Aeropuerto T1 T2 T3 and Aeropuerto T4 there is a metro station called Barajas. This metro station is in the town, not in the airport.
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Plaza zocodover Toledo
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Toledo, City Walk and Bustour, Part 1 - Spain 4K Travel Channel
We decide for a walk through Toledo, but this time we want to explore Toledo a little more in detail. We start at the Puerta de Bisagra, which actually consists of a double gate with a courtyard. On the front is a large coat of arms of the Habsburgs and in the courtyard stands a statue of King Carlos V.
From there we take the bus to the Plaza de Zocodover, where we do not stay long. Through the Travesia Barrio Rey, we come to the Plaza Magdalena with the Iglesia de la Magdalena.
We reach Calle Tornerias and continue to Teatro de Rojas. On the square in front is a nice little restaurant with tables under the green trees. We go around the next block and are at Plaza Cuatro Calles. As the name suggests, some important roads come together here and you are at the center of activity. We assimilate the atmosphere of the medieval backdrops and busy crowds of shopping natives and international tourists.
Behind the cathedral on Calle Hombre de Palo, we discover a restaurant where the bullfighting tradition is still honored. A large sculptured bull head on the wall is framed by many images with scenes of bullfights and famous toreros.
In Calle Arco de Palacio, we meet Ana Alcaide, who wowed the passers-by with her play on medieval instruments. She gives us the permission to use their music in our videos. We would like to express our heartfelt thanks for this.
On the way back through Calle Comercia, the main shopping street Toledos, to Plaza de Zocodover, we try to devote ourselves more to the articles in the shops.
Besides marzipan and handheld fan, we find many arms shops with armor, swords, and knives.
Since about 500 BC, Toledo has been a traditional steel-working center. Hannibal used the swords from Toledo in the Punic Wars. Soon, it came to the attention of Rome and a standard source of weaponry for Roman Legions. Toledo steel is famous because the hardness is much higher than Damascus steel. The Damascus steel is famous for the specific metal-working technique. The swords of Emperor Charles V were also manufactured in Toledo. It is not surprising that this tradition of craftsmanship continued to this day.
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Wir machen uns wieder auf, einen Stadtspaziergang durch Toledo zu machen, doch dieses Mal wollen wir Toledo etwas gründlicher erkunden.
Wir gehen durch die Puerta de Bisagra, die eigentlich aus einem Doppeltor mit einem Innenhof besteht. An der Vorderseite prangt ein großes Wappen der Habsburger und im Innenhof steht eine Statue von König Carlos V.
Danach entscheiden wir uns den Bus bis zum Plaza de Zocodover zu nehmen, wo wir uns aber nicht lange aufhalten. Durch die Travesia Barrio Rey kommen wir zum Plaza Magdalena mit der Iglesia de la Magdalena.
Von hieraus erreichen wir die Calle Tornerias und gehen weiter zum Teatro de Rojas. Auf dem Platz davor befindet sich ein nettes kleines Restaurant mit Tischen unter den grünen Bäumen. Wir umrunden den nächsten Häuserblock und befinden uns am Plaza Cuatro Calles. Wie der Name schon sagt, kommen hier einige wichtige Straßen zusammen und man befindet sich im Zentrum der Geschäftigkeit. Wir nehmen die Atmosphäre der mittelalterlichen Kulissen und brodelnden Menschenmengen aus einkaufenden Einheimischen und internationalen Touristen in uns auf.
Direkt hinter der Kathedrale in der Calle Hombre de Palo entdecken wir ein Restaurant, in dem die Stierkampf-Tradition noch geehrt wird. Ein großer präparierter Stierkopf an der Wand ist eingerahmt von vielen Bildern mit Szenen aus Stierkämpfen und berühmter Toreros.
In der Calle Arco de Palacio treffen wir auf Ana Alcaide die hier die Passanten mit ihrem Spiel auf mittelalterlichen Instrumenten erfreut. Sie erlaubt uns ihre Musik in unseren Videos zu verwenden. Hierfür gebührt ihr unser inniger Dank!
Auf dem Rückweg durch die Calle Comercia, die Haupteinkaufstraße Toledos, zum Plaza de Zocodover versuchen wir uns mehr den Artikeln in den Geschäften zu widmen.
Neben Biskuits und Damenfächer sind hier vor allem Waffengeschäfte mit Rüstungen, Schwertern und Messern zu finden.
Toledo ist seit etwa 500 v Chr. ein traditionelles Stahlwerkszentrum. Hannibal benutzte die Schwerter aus Toledo in den Punischen Kriegen. Bald wurde Rom darauf aufmerksam und stattete die Legionen mit Waffen aus Toledo aus. Der Toledo-Stahl war als ungewöhnlich hart bekannt, während der Damaszener-Stahl für eine spezielle Metall-Arbeitstechnik berühmt war. Auch Kaiser Karl V. lies seine Schwerter in Toledo herstellen. Wen wundert es, dass diese Handwerkstradition bis heute fortgeführt wird.
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Europe Express/(Spain-2019) Madrid Retiro Park Part 7
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The Buen Retiro Park Madrid:
The Buen Retiro Park or simply El Retiro is one of the largest parks of the city of Madrid, Spain. The park belonged to the Spanish Monarchy until the late 19th century, when it became a public park. The Buen Retiro Park is a large and popular 1.4 km2 (350 acres) park at the edge of the city centre, very close to the Puerta de Alcalá and not far from the Prado Museum. A magnificent park, filled with beautiful sculptures and monuments, galleries, a peaceful lake, and a host to a variety of events, it is one of Madrid's premier attractions. The park is entirely surrounded by the present-day city. From late May through early October, every Sunday at midday, the Banda Sinfónica de Madrid gives free concerts from the bandstand in the park near the Calle de Alcalá. Manuel Lillo Torregrosa composed 'Kiosko del Retiro' to this bandstand.
The Park also features an annual Book Fair. Not only is there an annual book fair, but shelves for used books where people will drop off their used books, magazines, or newspapers. There are events throughout the year such as concerts, firework shows, and holiday/cultural events.There is also an outdoor exercising area for both the old and the young. While the older one includes equipment to stretch, keep arthritis in check, and keeps the elderly active with things such as bicycle pedals. The younger portion includes bars for triceps dips, pull-ups, sit-ups, and locals have brought bigger stones to use as weights.
Around the lake, Retiro Pond, many puppet shows perform, and all manner of street performers and fortune tellers. Rowboats can be rented to paddle about the Estanque, and horse-drawn carriages are available. If rowing is not your forte there is a solar powered boat you can book passage on.Retiro provides multiple different sports courts that are managed by the city.
For children there are multiple playground areas as well as ponds throughout the park with ducks you can feed.The inside of the Palacio de Cristal has been modified to include the edition of a stone slide in the interior.The major paths and walkways are used by families, runners, bikers and rollerbladers.Wikipedia
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Europe Express/(Spain-2019) Zaragoza Arrival by train Part 1
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Zaragoza-Spain:
Zaragoza is the capital city of the Zaragoza province and of the autonomous community of Aragon, Spain. It lies by the Ebro river and its tributaries, the Huerva and the Gállego, roughly in the center of both Aragon and the Ebro basin.
On 1 January 2019 the population of the city of Zaragoza was 706,904, within its administrative limits on a land area of 1,062.64 square kilometres (410.29 square miles), ranking fifth in Spain. It is the 32nd most populous municipality in the European Union. The population of the metropolitan area was estimated in 2006 at 783,763 inhabitants. The municipality is home to more than 50 percent of the Aragonese population. The city lies at an elevation of 199 metres (653 feet) above sea level.Zaragoza hosted Expo 2008 in the summer of 2008, a world's fair on water and sustainable development. It was also a candidate for the European Capital of Culture in 2012.The city is famous for its folklore, local gastronomy, and landmarks such as the Basílica del Pilar, La Seo Cathedral and the Aljafería Palace. Together with La Seo and the Aljafería, several other buildings form part of the Mudéjar Architecture of Aragon which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Fiestas del Pilar are among the most celebrated festivals in Spain.
Immigration: In 2017 there were 64,003 foreign citizens in Zaragoza, which represent 9.6% of the total population. From 2010 to 2017 immigration dropped from 87,735 to 64,003 people, a 27% drop. Romanians represent 29.8% of foreigners living in Zaragoza, or 2,9% of the total city population, followed by Moroccans (9,1%) and Chinese.
The annual Fiestas del Pilar last for nine days, with its main day on 12 October. Since this date coincided in 1492 with the first sighting by Christopher Columbus of the Americas, that day is also celebrated as El Día de la Hispanidad (Columbus Day) by Spanish-speaking people worldwide.