Sant Joan de les Abadesses - Pyrenees, Spain
Join David’s Been Here for their travels through Spain as they seek out the best sites, destinations and must-see attractions in the country. In this short clip, David heads for the Northeast corner of Spain where he pays a visit to the small town of San Joan de les Abadesses. Though settlements in the area date back to prehistoric times, it wasn’t until Wilfred the Hairy established the Monastery of San Joan de les Abadesses that the present day town was founded. Explore this historic corner of the Pyrenees as David walks us through the bridges, cobblestone alleys and ancient quarters of one of Catalonia’s first monasteries. With beautiful sites and natural surroundings accompanied by an interesting, slightly tumultuous religious history, a visit to San Joan de les Abadesses is a Catalonia day trip well worth taking.
Medieval Town & Bridge of Besalu - Pyrenees, Spain
Medieval Town & Bridge of Besalu - Pyrenees, Spain
David's Been Here is touring all the top destinations and best day trips in Catalonia, Spain. In this short video, David pays a visit to the medieval town of Besalu. Amongst the top attractions in Besalu are the 12th century Romanesque Bridge (spanning the Fluvia River), the medieval city walls and the ancient Monastery of Sant Pere. Filled with beautiful sites and great historical significance, Besalu has been inhabited since the Roman Period, with its main attractions dating back to the 10th century. Situated at the entrance to the Pyrenees Mountains, this medieval visit is an unforgettable day trip in Spain's northeastern region.
The Monastery of Monserrat in Spain
The Monastery of Monserrat in Spain
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A 1 hour drive norththwest of Barcelona is the remarkable Santa Maria de Monserrat Monastery, nestled among the Monserrat mountain range.
The easiest way to access the monastery is to take the Funicular to the top. The ride offers a stunning panoramic view of the jagged mountains below.
Montserrat was the first national park in Spain.
The black statue of the Virgin Mary clutching baby Jesus dates back to the 12th century. Local legend claims that the Benedictine monks were forced to build their monastery around the statue because none of them could physically move it.
In 1844, the Virgin of Montserrat was deemed the patron saint of Catalonia by Pope Leo XIII. For this, Monserrat is one of Catalunya’s most spiritually and culturally significant places.
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Places to see in ( Girona - Spain ) Monestir de Santa Maria de Ripoll
Places to see in ( Girona - Spain ) Monestir de Santa Maria de Ripoll
The Monastery of Santa Maria de Ripoll is a Benedictine monastery, built in the Romanesque style, located in the town of Ripoll in Catalonia, Spain. Although much of the present church is 19th century rebuilding, the sculptured portico is a renowned work of Romanesque art.
The Monastery of Santa Maria de Ripoll was founded in 888 by Count Wilfred the Hairy (called Guifré el Pilós in Catalan) who used it as a centre to bring about the repopulation of the region after conquering it. Wilfred's son, Ridulph, was educated there and was later abbot of the monastery, as well as bishop of Urgell. The monastery grew rapidly, and was subsequently reconsecrated in 935, 977 and 1032, though the monks are known to have been established there permanently only from 1025 or 1032. The scriptorium and the monastic school quickly gained renown under Arnold Scholasticus.
The monastery had several offshoots which included the abbeys of St. Martin-du-Canigou (now in France) and that of Santa Maria de Montserrat. It was also known for its collection of manuscripts which numbered 246 by the year 1046, and later included the 13th century Gesta comitum Barcinonensium, considered to be the first history of Catalonia and written by the monks themselves.
From 1070 to 1169 the monastery was governed by the Abbey of St. Victor of Marseille. Santa Maria de Ripoll was the main religious center of Catalonia until the 15th century, when it started to decline, beginning with the loss of control over the Monastery of Montserrat in 1402. In 1428 it was severely damaged by an earthquake, after which it was restored with the new parts in Gothic style.
The monastery became the family mausoleum for the Counts of Barcelona and Counts of Besalú, and well as a great center of learning, with a large library. The library and much of the monastery's vast archives were destroyed by fire in 1835, after it had been secularized. In 1847 part of the cloister was demolished, followed by the 1856 by the abbey palace. It was rebuilt in 1886, under the direction of architect Elias Rogent, the basilica being consecrated in 1896.
The original monastic church had a nave and four aisles, roofed by barrel vaults. The nave and aisle terminated in five apses, later increased to seven when apses were added to the transepts also. The current church dates to Rogent's reconstruction in 1896, and although maintaining features of the original church, the present building has only two aisles. The transept houses the tombs of the counts of Besalú and of several counts of Barcelona, from Wilfred the Hairy to Ramón Berenguer IV.
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The Top Ten Most Beautiful Stone Bridges In The World
The Top Ten Most Beautiful Stone Bridges In The World
10-Minneapolis Stone Arch Bridge,Minneapolis,U.S.A.
09-Pont Neuf Bridge, Paris, France
08-Charles Bridge, Prague, Czech Republic
07-Khaju Bridge, Isfahan, Iran
06-Malabadi Bridge,Diyarbakır,Turkey
05-Ponte Vecchio, Florence, Italy
04-Konitsa Bridge, Konitsa, Greece
03-Stari Most, Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
02-Bastei Bridge, Saxon Switzerland National Park , Germany
01-Puente Nuevo, Ronda, Spain
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Roman Bridge - Zamora, Spain
David's Been Here is in Spain's Castilla y Leon region, touring the beautiful city of Zamora. Here David tours one of the city's iconic structures, the Puente de Piedra. Known by some as the Stone Bridge and others as the Roman Bridge, this Zamora monument dates back between the 12th and 14th centuries, and was once the only means of accessing the city from south of the river Duero. Built in the Romanesque style with 16 beautiful pointed arches, this ancient bridge is a must visit for all those touring the city of Zamora. For more information on visiting the bridge and all the city's top sites, check out the David's Been Here Guide to Castilla y Leon, now available for your Kindle as well.
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Discoveries Spain Castles, Cathedrals & Roman Ruins Preview
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The history of the Iberian Peninsula comes alive through the legends and stone architecture of Spain's most treasured buildings and monuments. This fascinating documentary delves into the cultural and architectural influences that invading civilizations have brought to Spain throughout the centuries. Take a journey through Spain’s most spectacular icons of the past dating to Roman, Moor and Christian influences. The ancient Roman ruins found in Merida and Segovia are some of the best preserved in Europe. When the invading Roman armies conquered the Iberian peninsula they brought with them a network of roads, bridges, buildings and great soaring aqueducts. Ruins from these structures remain preserved today. The Moors who invaded the peninsula five centuries later, created elaborate citadels, mosques and palaces. Examples of the Moors influence can be found today in many locations across Spain including the city of Sevilla. These were structures where color, light and space combined in ways unseen in earlier Romanesque buildings. The Moors also established the cultivation of Saffron, which to this day, is the most precious spice in the world. Viewers will visit the Castilla La Mancha region of Spain where Saffron is grown. Nearly 90 of the more than 500 castles built by the Moors during the Middle Ages remain intact today spread throughout the Spanish countryside. Others have crumbled to the ground as remnants and ruins from the great battles between the Christians and the Moors. Gothic architectural style was introduced as the Christian armies of northern Spain moved south. Gothic cathedrals like the ones visited in Leon and Toledo have always been, and remain, some of the most dramatic forms of architecture ever created. Discover Spain’s history through the exploration of this ancient region’s castles, cathedrals and ruins…an inheritance from the past and a legacy for the future.
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Hot Air Balloon - ThePlanetD Flies Over the Spanish Pyrenees
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Take a hot air balloon over the Spanish Pyrenees of Catalonia, Spain with Dave and Deb of The Planet D.
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The Region of Garrotxa is known for its many volcanoes and we get a birds eye view of the mountain range and the beautiful landscape. We fly high in the air reaching a height of more than 1600 meters up in the sky! We actually felt our ears popping as we gained altitude! Whew! For some great adrenaline take a hot air balloon on your next vacation.
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Ronda - Andalusia [Spain]
Ronda is a city in the Spanish province of Málaga. It is located about 100 kilometres (62 mi) west of the city of Málaga, within the autonomous community of Andalusia.
Three bridges, Puente Romano (Roman Bridge, also known as the Puente San Miguel), Puente Viejo (Old Bridge, also known as the Puente Árabe or Arab Bridge) and Puente Nuevo (New Bridge), span the canyon. The term nuevo is a bit of a misnomer, as the building of this bridge commenced in 1751 and took until 1793 to complete. The Puente Nuevo is the tallest of the bridges, towering 120 metres (390 ft) above the canyon floor, and all three serve as some of the city's most impressive features.
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Mas Falet 1682, Sant Antoni de Calonge, Spain HD review
Offering extensive gardens and an outdoor pool, this restored 17th-century Catalan castle is just a 10-minute walk from Calonge Beach. Mas Falet 1682 features luxurious air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi.
Warm and cosy rooms at Mas Falet include a seating area and wooden floors. Each room has a minibar and a private bathroom with bathrobes, slippers and free toiletries.
Mas Falet 1682 has a 24-hour reception, where staff are happy to provide information about Calonge and the Costa Brava region.
Free private parking is available on site.