Places to see in ( Salamanca - Spain ) Miranda del Castanar
Places to see in ( Salamanca - Spain ) Miranda del Castanar
Miranda del Castañar is a municipality located in the province of Salamanca, Castile and León, Spain. According to the 2004 census, the municipality has a population of 576 inhabitants. The town of Miranda del Castañar is labeled Historic-Artistic Grouping for being part of the Spanish national system of heritage listing.
The town of Miranda del Castanar is set on a mountainside and is encircled by a medieval wall with four gates. To the south and the east stand the Gates of Saint Postigo and Saint Genesius respectively. To the west stands the Gate of Nuestra Señora de la Cuesta (Our Lady of the slope), the town's patron saint whose festivity is celebrated on either 8 or 9 September. Finally, the Town Gate stands in the north. The most noteworthy monument is the Castle of Miranda del Castañar.
The current castle was rebuilt in the early 14th century over the remains of an older castle dating from the 12th. There is a coat of arms belonging to the House of Zuñiga engraved in the westernmost part of the castle. Some parts well preserved are the castle wall, a parapet walk, and some footbridges. The Castle is eyewitness to a past splendor time.
The town of Miranda del Castanar was founded in the 12th century by the Sovereign Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem and was reinforced by the repopulating carried out by the king Alfonso IX of León in the 13th century. Currently, the castle belongs to the town council, but it first belonged to the Duchess of Alba, who also owns the title of Countess of Miranda del Castañar and donated the castle to the town council in 1954.
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Places to see in ( Salamanca - Spain ) Mogarraz
Places to see in ( Salamanca - Spain ) Mogarraz
Mogarraz is a municipality and Spanish town of the province of Salamanca , in the autonomous community of Castile and Leon . It is integrated within the region of the Sierra de Francia . It belongs to the judicial party of Ciudad Rodrigo and the Sierra de Francia Commonwealth .
Mogarraz municipal term is formed by a single nucleus of population, occupies a total surface of 9.05 km ² and according to the demographic data collected in the municipal register elaborated by the INE in the year 2016, counts on a population of 309 inhabitants.
The town of Mogarraz was declared of Cultural Interest of the category of historical complex in 1998, presenting a typical medieval urban structure with narrow streets and regular layout. The foundation of Mogarraz is due to the process of repopulation carried out by the Leonese kings in the Middle Ages in the Sierra de Francia. In this way, Mogarraz became part of Miranda del Castañar after the creation of this one by King Alfonso IX of Leon in 1213.
Alot to see in ( Mogarraz - Spain ) such as :
Houses with traditional architecture of the Sierra de Francia. Facades with serranos wooden trusses filled with masonry and symbols to discover engraving on the stone. Typical balconies.
Parish Church of Our Lady of the Snows with plant of Latin cross and baroque altar. The bell tower stands out on the roofs of the houses of the town.
Plaza Mayor , is oval shaped, where bullfights were celebrated.
Ermita and Fuente del Humilladero.
Ethnographic Museum of Mogarraz House of Handicrafts, a tour of the most peculiar handicraft of the locality. The work of gold (orives), leather, embroidery and costumes.
Mogarraz has a very characteristic urban layout, influenced by the Arab and Jewish world.
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San Martín del Castañar - pueblos con encanto
Uno de los pueblos más Bonitos de Salamanca: San Martín del Castañar , tipico pueblo serrano situado en la Sierra de Francia, que mantiene la arquitectura tradicional basada en la compleja técnica del entramado de origen mudéjar, lo que habla del cuidado y cultura de sus habitantes, que ha sido reconocida con la declaración de Conjunto Histórico Artístico. Pueblos con encanto
One of the most beautiful villages of Salamanca: San Martín del Castañar, typical mountain village located in the Sierra de Francia, which maintains the traditional architecture based on the complex technique of the Mudejar framework, which speaks of the care and culture of its inhabitants, that has been recognized with the declaration of Artistic Historical Set. Villages with charm #SanMartíndelCastañar #sierradefrancia #pueblosconencanto
Places to see in ( Salamanca - Spain ) Palacio de Anaya
Places to see in ( Salamanca - Spain ) Palacio de Anaya
The Anaya Palace is one of the few buildings in Salamanca in neoclassical style . His works began in 1760 , to replace the old building of the Major School of San Bartolomé, very damaged in the earthquake of Lisbon of 1755. Its creators were José de Hermosilla and Juan de Sagarvinaga .
Palacio de Anaya most striking elements are the imperial facade and staircase inside the palace, where there is also an interesting bust of Miguel de Unamuno , made by Victorio Macho in 1930. The Palace of Anaya currently houses the Faculty of Philology of the University of Salamanca .
The main façade has a large portico with four columns topped with pediment and a staircase; a great heraldic shield rising above the building; the ten windows of the lower floor have beautiful bars and there are ten other balconies on the upper floor.
Next to the school is the Hospedería, 1715 , of Joaquín Churriguera , that housed students who paid the studies serving to other noble and rich students that occupied the School. Nowadays it is used for classrooms and offices, and its old stables house the cafeteria of the Faculty. Also it is aneja the baroque church of San Sebastián , old chapel of the school and at the moment Parish of the Cathedral.
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Hotel Condal en Girona
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Hotel Condal es un Hotel con servicio de habitaciones, recepción 24 horas y prensa de Girona ubicado en Joan Maragall, 10.
Hotel M.R. en Tarragona
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El Hotel M.R. se encuentra ubicado a tan solo 3km del mar y a 5 minutos del centro
urbano de Tarragona. Dispone de 12 habitaciones, acogedoras y confortables,
equipadas con baño completo, aire acondicionado, televisión y wi-fi. Este alojamiento
se encuentra ubicado en un lugar de ensueño, cerca de lugares turísticos de interés,
ofreciendo la posibilidad de visitar tanto el mar como la montaña.
Algunos servicios que ofrece el alojamiento:
- Acceso para minusválidos
- Admiten tarjetas de crédito
- Aire acondicionado en las habitaciones
- Calefacción en las habitaciones
- Cama supletoria
- Servicio de bar o cafetería
- Televisión en las habitaciones
- Wi-fi gratuito
Sobre Tarragona:
Situada al sur de Cataluña y capital de la provincia del mismo nombre, Tarragona cuenta con una gran historia que viene desde tiempos de los romanos cuando fue capital de provincia romana.
Debido a la larga historia que ha disfrutado la ciudad, Tarragona nos ofrece un amplio abanico cultural en forma de conjuntos arqueológicos, como las ruinas de Tarraco; monumentos, como la catedral; y de barrios, como el casco antiguo. Este último, rodeado por la muralla y conocido como Part Alta, es una de las zonas más visitadas debido a su ambiente de ocio y comida.
La gastronomía tarraconense es conocida por sus pescados, con denominación de origen incluida, entre los que destaca la espineta amb cargolins; hecha de espineta, atún, caracoles y verduritas. También son muy típicas las ilesqueries, bares de tapas repartidos por la ciudad.
Una idea: visita la playa Waikiki, alejada de la ciudad y rodeada de pino mediterráneo, pero de una belleza extraordinaria.
About Hotel M.R.:
Hotel M.R. is located just 3km away from the sea and 5 minute-walk from the urban
center of Tarragona. It comprises a total of 12 nice and comfortable rooms, equipped
with bathroom, air conditioning, television and Wi-Fi. This accommodation is situated
in a fantastic place, near the main tourist attractions; it also offers the possibility to
visit as the sea as the mountains.
About Tarragona:
It is located south of Cataluña. Tarragona is the capital of the province with the same name and has a large history since Roman times when it was the capital of a roman province.
Because of its large history, Tarragona offers us an archeological complex with multiple cultural options, such as the ruins of Tarraco, monuments such as the Cathedral and districts like the historical centre which is known as Part Alta, one of the most visited areas of the city due to its leisure and gastronomic atmosphere.
The gastronomy of Tarragona is popular because of its dishes, using fish, with guarantee of origin such as amb cargolins, cooked with tuna, snails and vegetables. It is also typical the ilesqueries, that is to say, common tapas bars spread over the city.
One idea: visit Waikiki beach, far away from the noise of the city and surrounded by Mediterranean pines. It is a place of unequalled beauty.
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Hotel Cosmos Tarragona en Tarragona
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El Hotel Cosmos Tarragona se encuentra a sólo 200 metros de la estación de autobuses de Tarragona y a 10 minutos andando del casco antiguo. Se trata de un hotel familiar que ofrece conexión Wi-Fi gratuita y habitaciones con balcón privado.
Algunos servicios que ofrece el alojamiento:
-Acceso para minusválidos
-Admiten tarjetas de crédito
- Ascensor
-Calefacción en las habitaciones
-Internet en las habitaciones
-Jardín o terrazas
-Secador de pelo en las habitaciones
-Servicio de bar o cafetería
-Televisión en las habitaciones, y Wi-fi gratuito.
Sobre Tarragona:
Situada al sur de Cataluña y capital de la provincia del mismo nombre, Tarragona cuenta con una gran historia que viene desde tiempos de los romanos cuando fue capital de provincia romana.
Debido a la larga historia que ha disfrutado la ciudad, Tarragona nos ofrece un amplio abanico cultural en forma de conjuntos arqueológicos, como las ruinas de Tarraco; monumentos, como la catedral; y de barrios, como el casco antiguo. Este último, rodeado por la muralla y conocido como Part Alta, es una de las zonas más visitadas debido a su ambiente de ocio y comida.
La gastronomía tarraconense es conocida por sus pescados, con denominación de origen incluida, entre los que destaca la espineta amb cargolins; hecha de espineta, atún, caracoles y verduritas. También son muy típicas las ilesqueries, bares de tapas repartidos por la ciudad.
Una idea: visita la playa Waikiki, alejada de la ciudad y rodeada de pino mediterráneo, pero de una belleza extraordinaria.
About Hotel Cosmos Tarragona:
Hotel Cosmos Tarragona is 200 meters from Tarragona Bus Station and 10 minutes walk from the old quarter. It is a family hotel that provides free Wi-Fi and rooms with private balcony.
About Tarragona:
It is located south of Cataluña. Tarragona is the capital of the province with the same name and has a large history since Roman times when it was the capital of a roman province.
Because of its large history, Tarragona offers us an archeological complex with multiple cultural options, such as the ruins of Tarraco, monuments such as the Cathedral and districts like the historical centre which is known as Part Alta, one of the most visited areas of the city due to its leisure and gastronomic atmosphere.
The gastronomy of Tarragona is popular because of its dishes, using fish, with guarantee of origin such as amb cargolins, cooked with tuna, snails and vegetables. It is also typical the ilesqueries, that is to say, common tapas bars spread over the city.
One idea: visit Waikiki beach, far away from the noise of the city and surrounded by Mediterranean pines. It is a place of unequalled beauty.
Book now at/ Réserver/ Prenota ora/ Reserva agora