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 Interesting Questions, Facts, and Information
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| When is El Dia de los Difuntos? | Spain
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November 2. On this day, Spaniards remember their loved ones who have died.
| Who wrote 'Don Quixote de la Mancha'? | Spain
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| Which Latin dance originated in Andalucia? | Spain
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| Most people in Spain are what religion? | Spain
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Catholic. Over 90 percent of the Spanish population is Catholic.
| What is the name of the city the Nazis bombed in 1937? | Spain
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Guernica. Picasso was so moved by the bombing that he painted the now famous 'Guernica' which is on display in Madrid.
| Which Spanish dictator let the Nazis bomb one of his cities? | Spain
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Franco . Franco let the Nazis bomb Guernica in 1937 to test new bombing methods.
| What city did El Greco live in? | Spain
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Toledo. El Greco was originally from the Island Crete. After living in Italy for a while, he settled in Toledo.
| Where was Pablo Picasso born? | Spain
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Andalucia. Pablo Picasso was born in Malaga, Andalucia in 1881.
| What group of people from Africa invaded Spain and stayed there for several centuries? | Spain
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Moors . The Moors invaded Spain in 711 and stayed until 1492.
| What country borders Spain to the west? | Spain
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Portugal. Portugal borders Spain to the west, Andorra and France border Spain to the north.
| Ruled historically by the Celts, Romans, Moors and Visigoths, this city was Spain's largest until the 1700's. The site of the House of Trade during the exploration of the Americas, this city hosted World Expo in 1992? | Cities of Spain
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| Originally a Celtic settlement, this city is located in the province of Aragon in the north east of the country and is the site of the annual National Trade Fair? | Cities of Spain
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| Located in north west Spain on the Bay of Biscay, this city is the largest in Basque country and Spain's largest Atlantic port? | Cities of Spain
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| The chief Mediterranean seaport of southern Spain, this city is a popular resort city and the birthplace of Pablo Picasso? | Cities of Spain
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| Located in the north-western region of Galicia, this city was known as Brigantium under the Romans and was the site from which the Spanish Armada sailed against England? | Cities of Spain
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| Located in the Canary Islands and the site of a horrendous runway collision in 1977 that caused the loss of 582 lives? | Cities of Spain
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| Situated in the northern province of Navarra, the 'Running of the Bulls' is held here every year? | Cities of Spain
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Quisiera una cana. Birra is Italian and Cana is the typical name for a small beer in the Canary Islands
Caña is the name for a small beer all around Spain (25 cl of beer). When we want 1/2 litre, we ask for a jarra; if we want a small bottle of beer (20 cl: the smallest amount of beer you can ask for) (20 cl: the smallest amount of beer you can ask for) we say "Botellín".
Atlantic Ocean. There are seven islands just off the coast of Morocco.
Euro. Since we all now have the same currency in most European countries. The Peseta was the official currency until January 2002
Wine and lemonade. It is very refreshing in the hot summer evenings. Served with lots of ice and an orange slice.
Gran Canaria. Ropa vieja is meat mixed with chick peas and stock seasoned with saffron.
Ibiza. The best pub in Spain, for its music and extravagant people
Madrid. It is the name of the airport. It is in Madrid but the actual name is Barajas
Paella. Paella is served at almost all Spanish parties. When you don't know what to cook.... Paella is a very easy option
Madrid. It is right in the center of Spain. Sevilla is in Andalucia and Barcelona, situated in the Catalunia, although a very large city is not the capital.
| In Spain we take in one more crowning jewel. The Alhambra in Granada is arguably the most famous of Spain's sights. What was the Alhambra created to emulate? | A Grand Tour of Spain I
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Paradise. This Moorish palace is perhaps the most richly ornamented building in the western world.
| We buy our red earthenware pottery with bright color and "liquid" metal accents and move on to Seville. We stay nearby in Carmona, in another fabulous parador which was a Moorish fortress, complete with inner courtyards with fountains and balconies where one can see for miles across the plains. We make a quick trip to Seville and visit it's most famous sight, La Giralda, the bell tower of the cathedral. What was the original function of this tower? | A Grand Tour of Spain I
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A minaret. Constructed during Moorish occupation in 1198, it has ornate ornamentation and is topped by a bronze weathervane portraying faith, from which the tower takes its name.
| We travel to the most famous part of Spain, Andalusia, which was under Moorish occupation for over 500 years. We travel first to Cordoba, and go to the famed Mezquita. What is the Mezquita? | A Grand Tour of Spain I
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A mosque converted to a church. This 12 century old mosque was converted to a church in the 16th century. In my opinion, this huge structure with over 850 columns of granite, jasper, and marble and the alternating red and beige arches is the most spectacular sight in all of Spain.
| Madrid has been Spain's capital since 1561. The Plaza Mayor, or main square is now a charming place with cafés and artist displaying their wares. What was the Plaza Mayor used for in the past? | A Grand Tour of Spain I
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Trials of the Spanish Inquisition. Other events held here include bullfights, pageants, beatification of saints, and executions.
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