Zaragoza

Zaragoza (Spanish: Zaragoza) is the capital of the province of Zaragoza, which is also the capital of Aragon region in northeastern Spain, located on the Ebro River. A population of about 674.725 inhabitants. 

One historian said of Zaragoza: «It is a rule of Andalusia, large diameter, populated, extensive redundancy, the broad streets, good homes and housing, connected to the gardens, orchards, and a wall of stones of the hippocampus, which is on the bank of a great river, comes in part from the land of rum, and some from the mountains of Calatayud and otherwise; Vtgtma all these rivers materials above the city of Tudela, then focus to the city of Zaragoza; and the city of Zaragoza is a white city, so named for the large number of Jsa and Jiarha; and properties that they do not live intervention at all, and that has brought them died; it is people claim that the Talsma so, and some of them say that the more their structure of marble, which is a class of salt Aldrani; and cryptographic Alhanash not enter a subject in which, as well as several Territories. Zaragoza and sanctioned by the great bridge to the city, and its impregnable walls, and high buildings. The name is derived from Caesar Ogusth name, who built, said it was built on, such as the cross and make her four doors: the door if the sun rises from the maximum sighting in the heat I met him at the emergence, if set, I met a door that Bazaúh from the west side, and the door if the sun rises from Mutalaha maximum in the winter when I met him erupt a tribal door; if set, I met a door that Bazaúh

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Seville

Seville (/ səvɪl /; Spanish: Sevilla, IPA: [seβiʎa], locally: [seβiʝa]) is a Spanish city, it is the capital and largest city in the autonomy of the province of Andalusia and Seville area. It is situated in the plain of the River Guadalquivir. It is known that the city's population as sevillanos (feminine form: sevillanas) or hispalenses, after the Roman name for the city, Hispalis. Seville and the number of municipal population of about 703 000 as of 2011, and the capital, has a population of about 1.5 million, making it the fourth largest city in Spain and 30 municipalities in terms of population in the European Union. In the old city, and the third largest in Europe, with an area of ​​4 square kilometers (2 square miles), and contains three UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Alcazar palace complex, the cathedral and the Archive's General Indies. Seville port, located about 80 kilometers (50 miles) from the Atlantic Ocean, is the only river port in Spain.

Seville spokesman founded the city Romania from Hispalis, and was known as Sevilla (Arabic: Seville) after the conquest Muslims in 712. During the Muslim rule in Spain, and came Seville under the jurisdiction of the Caliphate of Córdoba before becoming kings of Seville independent denominations; later was governed stationed Muslim and Unitarian until finally the third is being incorporated into the Kingdom of Castile Christianity under Ferdinand in 1248.

After the discovery of the Americas, Seville has become one of the economic centers of the empire also monopolized the Spanish port in trade across the oceans and Casa de Contratación (Trade House) exercised its authority, and the opening of the golden age of Arts and Letters. In 1519, Ferdinand Magellan left Seville for the first circumnavigation of the Earth. This coincided with the Baroque period of European history, in the 17th century in Seville represents the finest flowering of the culture of the city, then the demographic and economic decline began as a gradual erosion in the Grand Canyon had the monopoly of trade in the transition to the nearby port of Cadiz. 

20th century witnessed the horrors of Seville in the Spanish Civil War and cultural attractions such as the Ibero-American decisive show of 1929 and Expo'92, and elections in the capital city of the autonomous region of Andalusia.

Geography 

Located in the south-west of Spain, Sevilla enjoys a privileged location, wide open to the outside, and is based on two major geographical features. 

On the one hand, the city is bisected by the Grand Canyon, navigable to the Andalusian capital. The river gives it access to the sea, which explains the prominent place in the history of the city, which was built through and around it. Vital transport, enabled the Guadalquivir river in the development of trade still active to this day, and which reached its peak at the time of the Constitution of the Spanish Empire. We note that since 1948, and the Grand Canyon, deviated to prevent flooding along the city from the west. Stream which passes through Seville, which is the river port, dock and called channels Alphonse XIII3.

Seville 

On the other hand, controls the Seville Vega (normal) of the Grand Canyon, and Sevillian Campina. Has been to exploit this vast area of gently undulating plains for centuries for fertility contributed to the richness of the city. Grains and vegetables and olive crops, or livestock (brave bulls in particular), and continued to be placed on these lands are still living in the region. 

This enviable position in Seville offers free opening in the surrounding areas, which extends its influence: and Aljarafe, Alcor and the north and south of the Company to maintain the Sierra. 

City served by a dense network of contacts, is 125 km from Cadiz, Cordoba, 140 km 0.219 km from Malaga and Granada 250 km 0.541 km from Madrid and 1046 km from Barcelona.

Climate 

Seville climate 

Located in southern Spain, near the African continent, Seville Mediterranean climate significantly, while passing continentales4 effects. 

Position away from the sea, in the broad plain of the Grand Canyon, and allows him to enjoy the climate is relatively mild and moderate throughout the year 

  The average annual temperature of 18.6 degrees Celsius (minimum: 12 ° C High: 25 ° C). However, Sevilla suffer a long and hot summer in particular, with average temperatures up to or exceed the maximum of 25 degrees Celsius from May to October Peak temperatures that occur between June and September heat, at which time he met or exceed the mercury 30 degrees Celsius or more consistently. Maximum record is 46.6 ° C5, while the minimum is -5.5 ° log C5.

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Malaga

Malaga

Spanish is an ancient city located in the south of the country 

It is now the capital of the province of Malacca in Andalusia, a large bay at the mouth of the River 

(Guadalmedina) in the downtown area (Costa del Sol) 

It is the most important Spanish port of Barcelona, ​​after which is surrounded by mountains, and Rivers (Guadalmedina) and (Guadahors), climate 

Gentle to moderate attracts tourists dramatically

A great destination for those wishing to relax and enjoy the wonderful atmosphere. Easily accessible by air, land and sea, where a third of the country's largest airports and airlines serve the economic domestic and international levels. Available from the airport trains, buses, taxis and hired cars that allow you to travel to the city center. This is related to the "Malacca" to other Spanish cities, a network of roads, where it is associated with some foreign cities through buses and trains. Regular buses traveling to the city from around Spain and also from Romania, as it trains going from each of the "Barcelona" and "Madrid" and other Spanish cities. Also remains to travel to "Malacca" option using a rented car or ferry operated by "Trans Midetyranyen" from North Africa service (Web site).

Parks, lakes, rivers and nature 
This stretch of magnificent gardens coordination at 25,000 square kilometers and has more than 3,000 species of plants around the walkways and shaded tables and water fountains. Founded in 1850 by the English consul and granddaughter contain exceptional group - and sometimes rare - of trees and plants from all over the world. Parks won in 1943 and historically and artistically worthy but is not open to the public until 1994.

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Madrid

Madrid is a cosmopolitan city in central Spain, which has many tourist attractions. Surprisingly, the presence of art galleries and talented football team, as well as a nightlife that is unmatched anywhere else in Europe. Madrid is a great city with many of the great buildings that stand comparison with the best architectural design anywhere else on the continent. In addition to the many things that you can explore in Madrid. 

Characterized Spain Besifaa sunny, making it a magnet for travelers seeking point for a relaxing holiday, but the country's capital and largest city, "Madrid" no place for lazing about. Whether exploring the world of art museums in the city, which is staring at the architectural masterpieces while sipping milk in a sidewalk cafe or fun all night in bars and appetizers along the Gran Via. 

Reina Sofia Museum 

Has been designed Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia Museum of modern complement to the Prado Museum of History. Was officially opened by Queen Sofia in 1992. Originally built as a hospital, then the museum was expanded in 2005 with the structure designed by French architect Jean Nouvel. Reina Sofia Museum is home to a wide range of business created by Spanish artists, including extensive collections of works of art by Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dali that. Picasso's masterpiece, Guernica, which transfers from the ravages of World War II, is alone worth the admission. 

Mercado de San Miguel 

Located within walking distance of the Plaza Mayor, the Mercado de San Miguel is a popular shopping destination for local food and appetite. In the complex architecture of the dice features glass walls that offer products ranging from salted fish and shellfish to fresh pasta and cakes iron. Because the market stays open late 02:00 on the weekends, so it has become popular to visit at night for visitors and locals enjoy drinks and appetizers or hors d'oeuvres for. It also hosts events such as concerts and cooking classes. 

Debod Temple 

Debod Temple is one of the most unusual tourist attractions in the Parque del Oeste, near the royal palace garden and the Temple of Isis, the Egyptian god. Spain intervened to help Egypt build a great dam of Aswan, which means many historical monuments, and an expression of gratitude, the Egyptian government has granted Temple Debod to Spain in 1968. And dug the old building for a period of four years with a thousand with the lower reliefs depicting gods Amon and Isis. 

Plaza de Cibeles 

One of the most beautiful squares in Madrid Plaza de Cibeles is surrounded by many of the buildings constructed on the neo-classical style, including the Palacio de Cibeles stunning, formerly known as the Palacio de Comunicaciones, which was designed by the architect Antonio Palacios. In the middle of the square of the statue, which is also considered a symbol of the city: at the Fuente de la Cibeles. A great fountain depicting the Roman goddess on a cart drawn by lions. It's also carved from marble purple by Francisco Gutierrez and Roberto Michel in 1780, and the fountain is the source of the internal waters of the neighboring houses. 

Puerta del Sol 

Located in the center of Madrid, and the Puerta del Sol, or "Gate of the Sun", which is at the crossroads where thousands gather every night in the New Year to welcome the New Year. Recent improvements to the yard limited vehicular traffic and turned the arena into a place for visitors to wander and enjoy the architectural wonders. Amid the clock that chimes in the new year at Casa de Curious, no government headquarters in the city. The statue of the bear and the strawberry tree standing on one side of the Puerta del Sol, Madrid symbol. 

Gran Via street 

It is known that the Gran Via of Madrid as Broadway because "the street that never sleeps," and the great street that runs through the center of Madrid, the Plaza de España Calle de Alcala's. Although the street now seems an integral part of the bustling capital, but it's actually a relatively recent addition to the city. Completed in 1910, lined up in the Gran Via with hundreds of shops, restaurants and businesses. The most famous building in the street is the Telefonica building, which was the tallest building in Europe when it was completed in 1929. The clock in the upper part of the American Baroque style structure is the local landmarks. 

Retiro Park 

Known as the Parque del Retiro or Retiro Bowen, and Hialhaddikh deployed on 350 acres of gardens and fountains and buildings located on the edge of the city center. Retiro Park began as a monastery in 1500. Then it was expanded in the royal garden when Philip II moved his court to Madrid in 1561. It was part of the public domain since 1868. And a favorite spot for tourists and locals alike, the park contains a large artificial pond where people can rent canoes and boats. The structure of the curvature of the columns on the eastern shore is a monument to Alfonso XII. Zen and the Paseo de la Argentina, known as the walking statue, with statues of the royal palace depicting Spanish kings throughout the ages. 

Prado Museum 

Museo del Prado is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Madrid. Because the structure of the 18th century, designed by the architect Juan de Villanueva to include one of the finest art collections in the world. 2007 expansion easier famous museum has been submitted to navigate. With more than 7,000 works of art that represent the culture and history of the 12th century until the early 19th century, however, it is impossible to see everything in one visit. Visitors may wish to focus on the museum group of Spanish artists, including Goya, El Greco, Ribera and Velázquez Da, which is indisputably one of the best collection of Spanish paintings in the world. 

Real Palace 

Real Madrid Palace, which is the official residence of the Spanish royal family. This palace is located in the Pailin Street, Palacio Real Madrid is one of the areas most important tourist attractions. This is the place that contains many of the outstanding art galleries. Buildings ranging from medieval to modern, with a neo-classical style, Gothic and Baroque here. Palace open to the public, except when used for formal occasions.

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Barcelona

Barcelona (Spanish and Catalan: Barcelona) Spanish city located in the northeastern part of the Iberian Peninsula on the Mediterranean coast between the rivers Llobregat and Estuarine Bezios. 160 km away from the Pyrenees is the second largest city in Spain after Madrid, the capital of Catalonia and the province of Barcelona. A population of about 1,615,448 people while the population of the city suburbs Viady four million people. Which held the Olympics in 1992.

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History 
Some legends say that (Hamlessar Parsa) and Hannibal's father founded the city of Barcelona in Barcelona where there are today, but this is not regarded as historically Sticky just a myth. In the fifth century BC, the Romans took the fortress of the region or the camps of the armies of the state. In the early fifth century AD, took control of the region, the Visigoths immigrants to the Iberian Peninsula and then Saracens in the eighth century, however, Lewis Ben Charlemagne was able to City opens in 801 and remained Barcelona under Christian rule until 985, when opened again Muslim leader Almanzor Mansour was recoverable by the Iberians rulers of Catalonia in 1137 AD. 
Barcelona rulers after the Islamic period worked to expand the County of Barcelona recover neighboring regions of Andalusia, the Balearic Islands and the city of Valencia and founded what is known as the Kingdom of Aragon, which seized control of large parts of the Mediterranean lands during the third century AD, and arrived to cities in the latest Kothena. 
The city was destroyed during the reign of the Spanish war in 1714. Since King Philip V of Spain demolished neighborhood merchants in the city to build a military base as part of the punishment of the city, which erupted against his rule. Prevent speak Catalan and prevent the teaching in the university, which opened in 1450. 
City followed the French empire during the reign of Napoleon after the French occupied Spain and brother of Napoleon put Joseph Bonaparte, the ruler of the occupied parts. Spanish territories liberated areas after the fall of Napoleon. 
During the nineteenth century, the city grew during the period of the industrial revolution, as has been the center of many commercial industries. During that period when Madrid weakened the authority of the city of Barcelona, the city's population to demolish the fence built in the Middle Ages as well as the fort was converted into a public Alribeira garden.

Population 
Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain in terms of population. Of about 1.6 million people, mostly from Spain and Catalonia and the rest from other regions and immigrants about 230,000 people, mostly from Latin America: Ecuador, Argentina and Colombia; and Eastern Europe: Ukraine, Romania and the African countries of Morocco, Algeria, Senegal and other countries by less like Pakistan. 

Population density 
Note: This statistic is based on the statistical data provided by the hall of the Municipal Council of the city of Barcelona. 
Barcelona is one of the most densely populated cities in Europe, the municipal council of Barcelona statistical calculated for the year the city's population in 2008, estimated at 1,628,090 people living within the municipality announced limits on the 102.2 km 2 area. With an average population density of 15.926 per square kilometer. 
There are 73 district in the city, had 45 of them up neighborhood population density above 20,000 inhabitants per square kilometer. Where a combined population of about 1,313,424 inhabitants living on 38.6 square kilometers. In density rate up to 33.987 inhabitants per square kilometer, and formed neighborhoods thirty most populous ratio up to 57.5% of the population of the city occupy only a total of 22.7% of the total area of ​​the municipal limits of the city or in other words, 936.406 people live in density averaging 40.322 inhabitants / km

Environment 
Barcelona is located on the northeastern coast of the Iberian Peninsula, on the Mediterranean coast Almtost.aly plateau width of about 5 km (3 miles) is bordered on its part Kolsrola mountain range, and the Llobregat River from the south-west and north of the River Bazzouz. This plateau area of 170 km2 (66 sq mi), of which 101 square kilometers (38.9 sq mi) are occupied by the city itself. [1] and 160 km (100 miles) south of the Pyrenees and the borders of Catalonia with France. 

Climate 
Urban climate mild Kmnach Mediterranean cities. Rainfall is about 7,000 mm per year, most of them come down in the winter, the average temperature in the warm months a year (August / August) is 24 ° C, and the average temperature in the cold months of the year in January -4 degrees Celsius.

The Barcelona is the first major industrial cities, a commercial city and the important tourism center (where 17% of the workers in the city are interested in tourism and hospitality), and its banks Caixa Catalunya Bank and the Bank does not Kaiksaz. 

Education and culture 

This city contains important art center, which works by artists of different areas of senior Kpicasso and painter Miro and Dali. And also among the high schools and institutions of education from the University of Barcelona's oldest European universities and many other universities.

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