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Tag Archives: Columbus
Huelva – the city
by Robert Bovington Huelva is the most westerly of the Andalusian capitals. It is not as famous as other cities in Andalucía but, nevertheless, it has a long history and some splendid monuments to its rich heritage. Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Romans … Continue reading
Día de la Hispanidad
by Robert Bovington Today is another Bank Holiday in Spain – Día de la Hispanidad or Columbus Day. Why? Firstly, Columbus was not Spanish – he was an Italian born in Genoa. Secondly, he is credited with discovering America so … Continue reading
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Día del Hispanidad
Today is another Bank Holiday in Spain – Día del Hispanidad or Columbus Day. Why? Firstly, Columbus was not Spanish – he was an Italian born in Genoa. Secondly, he is credited with discovering America so we can blame him … Continue reading
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Tagged America, Columbus, Día del Hispanidad, Holiday, Spain
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University of Salamanca
Salamanca’s University was one of the greatest centres of learning in medieval times and Miguel de Cervantes and Hernán Cortés are just two of many famous Spaniards who studied there. Christopher Columbus lectured there. It is a pretty splendid building … Continue reading
Book kiosks in the Plaza Mayor Salamanca
by Robert Bovington on Saturday, 12 November 2011 at 16:26 The Plaza Mayor in Salamanca is considered to be the most beautiful square in Spain so imagine my disappointment when, on my recent visit to the ‘Ciudad Dorada’, I wasn’t … Continue reading
Día del Hispanidad
Today is another Bank Holiday in Spain – Día del Hispanidad or Columbus Day. Why? Firstly, Columbus was not Spanish – he was an Italian born in Genoa. Secondly, he is credited with discovering America so … Continue reading
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Tagged Bovington, Columbus, Día del Hispanidad, Spain
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