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Aug 15, 2023 · Betanzos, often dubbed the “City of Knights,” is a historic gem located in the province of A Coruña, Galicia, Northern Spain. With roots tracing back to pre-Roman times, this town offers a rich tapestry of history, from its early days as a Roman settlement to its medieval prominence as a key trade center and one of the capitals of the ancient Kingdom of Galicia.
Sep 21, 2022 · Reino de Galicia-kingdom of Galicia-Maximiliano.jpg 1,000 × 1,730; 1.06 MB Deel van de optocht, nr. 14 Begrafenisoptocht van keizer Karel V, 1558 (serietitel) La magnifique, et sumptueuse Pompe Funebre, faite aus Obseques & Funerailles du tres-grand & tres-victorieus Empereur Charles Cinquièm, RP-P-OB-78.567.jpg 6,112 × 4,456; 5.23 MB
Spain - The Visigothic kingdom: The Hispano-Roman population did not easily absorb the Visigoths. Because the Suebi maintained an independent kingdom in Galicia and the Basques steadfastly opposed all attempts at subjugation, the Visigoths did not control the entire peninsula. To the great satisfaction of the Hispano-Romans, Byzantine authority was restored in the southeast early in the 6th ...
Galicia was annexed to Castile (Spain) in 1486; this was the beginning of the so-called "Dark Centuries" (Séculos Escuros). Since then, Galicia has attempted to regain its independence or achieve greater autonomy up to this day. Galicia only lost its formal denomination of "kingdom" in 1833.
2 days ago · Spain’s countryside is quaint, speckled with castles, aqueducts, and ancient ruins, but its cities are resoundingly modern. The Andalusian capital of Sevilla (Seville) is famed for its musical culture and traditional folkways; the Catalonian capital of Barcelona for its secular architecture and maritime industry; and the national capital of Madrid for its winding streets, its museums and ...
The flag of the Kingdom of Galicia and Lodomeria, used from 1849 to 1890. The first flag of the state had been introduced in 1809, and remained in use until 1849, its flag was divided horizontally into two equally-sized stripes, blue and red. In 1849, from the part of the territory of the Kingdom of Galicia and Lodomeria was partitioned, the ...
A former seat of the Kingdom of Galicia, Ribadavia captures the essence of the “ribeiros” and especially the Ribeiro del Avia, the river which passes through its terraces or “socalcos”. Ribadavia is not only linked to wine, but also to the presence of Jewish people. Its Jewish quarter is the most significant in Galicia, both because of ...
