Spain, one of the most visited countries also one of the most historical places in the world. When people think of Spain they think of the big cities such as Barcelona or Madrid. As most people already know, Spain was once ruled by The Roman Empire. Since Spain was once ruled by Rome, many people go to Spain just to see the ruins left behind such as, The Alhambra which is also one of Spain's major tourist attraction. Some famous areas such as Toledo, Spain also known as the "City of The Three Cultures" is home to many Roman Ruins which have either been rebuilt or have broken down over the years. What makes the Roman Ruins in Spain so important? The main purpose of these ruins is to learn and or figure out the life styles of the Romans.
Toledo, Spain; home of many historical land marks of the Romans. This city is listed on the UNESCO's World Heritage Site, this helps save and preserve the heritage and history of the city. Toledo, Spain contains countless churches, palaces, mosques, fortresses, synagogues, and museums, these marks showcase the many backgrounds of the land and of its previous owners. One of Toledo's most famous landmark is The Alcazar because of its wealth of its cultural heritage. Throughout time, this land has seen many different developments from many different
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At the time they created a drainage / sewer system that allowed people to use and get fresh water easily. One amazing thing about this system is that it is still being used today! Another site to visit would be The City of Merida it gives most of Rome's ruins in Spain such as a Roman forum and an amphitheater. Another site to see would be Italica, the ruins in this city give visitors the chance to see and experience how life was like back in that time, It give off plenty of history and would be a great way to waste
Sure, many of people mainly visit Spain to visit the big cites of Barcelona and Madrid, but I can personally assure you that there is so much more to explore. Running bulls, flamenco dancers, museums, Ibiza, Sagrada Familia, and Alhambra. The list goes on and on about the different places that an individual can experience whilst out there exploring the world. Let’s not forget the mouth-watering food too, one of which is by far the most popular dish that comes from Spain, and many fan-favorites, paella (a rice dish prepared with seafood). To further drive you to Spain, I’d like to address this. According to an article, “Why Take the Time to Visit the Alhambra in Spain?” it boldly states, “The ancient buildings, aqueducts, and other leftovers from hundreds of years ago offer amazing opportunities for tourists who take the time to visit them.” This is self-explanatory, if you would only take the time to really push and learn about the background of Spain, you will have the most amazing experience
Rome in its glory was one of the most advanced of civilizations in the world. They were able to clearly Provide Public Services. Rome had roads, aqueducts, and even bathhouses. These were all used by the public too. But by far, the greatest among each of these was the aqueducts. A system of pipes and tunnels that has water flowing constantly to the city. This allowed Rome to have plumbing, fountains (used for drinking and decoration),
From sandy beaches to rocky mountain ranges, astounding big cities to mosques and gothic cathedrals, vibrant festivals to the theatrical historic bullfights, Spain has about everything. Spain has been the center of culture in Europe for thousands of years. Spain is an astonishing place with rich heritage and lively festivals and art. Spain is not just about the flamenco dancing, bullfights, and the religious festivals, it has so many things to offer. Even Lenny Kravitz the American singer, songwriter, actor, and record producer said, “It’s like a dream to come to Spain and stay a for a couple of years and get somebody to teach me Spanish music.” Today I am going to inform you about the well-known features of La Siesta in the Spanish culture, the creative and energetic Flamenco dance, and the historic subculture of Basque.
The historical site I have selected is La Plaza De Cultura Y Artes. The Plaza shows the terrific Mexican culture and its connection to Southern California and most importantly in Los Angeles. According to their website lapca.org, The Plaza De Cultura Y Artes was founded in 2011 and is located near where the City of Los Angeles was founded on. The Plaza is a center for excellence with Mexican and Mexican-American culture. Again according to lapca.org, the Plaza facilitates numerous artifacts that detail the history of Mexican culture from the earliest natives in California to the most recent Mexican-American contributions. La Plaza de Cultura Y Arte prides itself on providing unknown Mexican history to its visitors. The Plaza also is located by a large garden that surrounds the beautiful historical museum. La Plaza de Cultura is an excellent historical gem that many people in Southern California have not discovered.
Heaton describes the Roman aqueducts as one of the greatest achievements in the ancient world. The aqueducts transported water from reservoirs at a higher elevation to different locations within Rome. At the height of the Roman Empire, they needed to supply water to over one million people. There was over 260 miles of aqueduct built during the Roman reign. The aqueduct system worked due to gravity. The water would flow from a higher elevation to a lower elevation. The Romans tried to follow the lay of the land as best as they could, but sometimes, to keep the gradient so that the water would continue to flow, they would have to tunnel the aqueduct through mountainsides or even build large bridge like structures to span across valleys (Heaton,
With the aqueducts, you?ll discover the Romans impressive ingenuity in creating the first ever idea of plumbing and how it really shaped modern days plumbing. The city of Merida offers many roman ruins but one you should really explore is the amphitheater which represents the long
Rome was one of the last of the ancient civilizations that had the most impact on today’s modern architecture,and engineering, leaving some of the most famous monuments to this day, with this poster you will learn how did roman architects used to build the Colosseum,the Circus Maximus, The baths of Caracalla, Appian Roads, The Pantheon, The Famous Aqueducts, The Trajan’s Forum and learn a little about the city of Pompeii.
Roman Aqueducts In the early days of the Roman Empire, the Romans had face huge logistical problems. The first problem was for the empire was how to get goods from point A to point B. They could just build roads for dry goods and wine, but for water they had to lay pipe lines. They also did this because of sanitation.
The Plaza of Three Culture is a symbol of Mexico’s unique cultural heritage. It was once the center of some of the most powerful Native American empires (Aztec), Mexico became a flourishing Spanish colony in the 16th century. It is located at the ancient city Aztec city of Tlatelolco where you can see the ruins of ________________. You can also see the Colonial Cathedral of Santiago which dates back to 1524 (although it was rebuilt in 1609), inside there is the baptismal fountain
Spain is a very diverse country, from culture to climate. The two main climate zones that occur in Spain happen to be almost exactly opposite, however, most of the same vegetation is common in the country. There are many natural features and characteristics in Spain, such as the beautiful mountain ranges or the vast amounts of iron ore, however, man made features are also developed, such as railroads. The culture is very unique, and many languages are spoken in Spain, not just Spanish, and religious beliefs are quite diverse.
The important thing about Rome is that they had many forms of architecture and a military. Romans built arches and bridges, and the arches were very strong, along with the dome and vault. Many people still use the arch today for their bridges, such as a famous one, the Stone Arch Bridge. But Romans also had urban decay. Today, the government overspends on the military, so there’s not much money for maintaining buildings.
Spain is an important country located in Europe. Its capital is Madrid located in the center of the country. Spain has a population of 46 million. The official language is Castilian, but there are also 3 other languages represented in Spain (Catalan, Galician, and Basque). The localization of Spain is an advantage for different reason. However, it is important to understand where Spain is located. Spain is in Southwestern Europe. The Bay of Biscay, the Northern Atlantic Ocean, and the Mediterranean Sea are the coastlines of Spain. Spain is also touching two countries, France on the northern part and Portugal on the western part. Spain also includes the Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean, and the Balearic Islands present in the Mediterranean
Some interesting places to go at Spain are; The Alhambra and Generalife Gardens in Granada, La Rambla, in Barcelona, Costa del Sol Beaches, and Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao.
The aqueducts’ design, material, and other features made this structure great. The aqueducts are what fulfill Rome's never ending need for water by carrying large quantities into the city. This large amount of water filled Rome's public baths, sewages, and the many fountains in the city. Which in that time period not many cities had that much fresh water at a single time like Rome did. Many other cities didn’t have the comfortable piping that Rome had.
The fascinating and beautiful country of Spain is one of the largest countries in Europe. The history that Spain has had has left great stories to tell and remarkable landmarks to visit. Spain is located in the south west corner of Europe, with its neighboring countries, Portugal and France. It has a population of forty million plus people, but almost one-third of the nation’s population is foreigners that reside in its territory. One of the most important facts about Spain is that its economy is one of the largest in the world. Spain is currently in a recession, with low employment rates and poverty.