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15 hours ago · Philip II [note 1] (21 May 1527 – 13 September 1598), also known as Philip the Prudent ( Spanish: Felipe el Prudente ), was King of Spain [note 2] from 1556, King of Portugal from 1580, and King of Naples and Sicily from 1554 until his death in 1598. He was also jure uxoris King of England and Ireland from his marriage to Queen Mary I in 1554 ...
15 hours ago · Gothic architecture, usually churches or university buildings, continued to be built. Ireland was an island of Gothic architecture in the 17th and 18th centuries, with the construction of Derry Cathedral (completed 1633), Sligo Cathedral (c. 1730), and Down Cathedral (1790–1818) are other examples.
15 hours ago · These were built in the 18th century to guard against pirate attacks and are now popular sites for panoramic views over the island’s rugged coastline. Ibiza's rich tapestry of history offers more than meets the eye. The island invites curious travelers to discover its profound historical layers. Each monument and museum is a portal to the ...
