https://www.ipernity.com/tag/323415/keyword/5880120 https://cdn.ipernity.com/p/105/57/EF/323415.buddy.jpg https://www.ipernity.com/tag/323415/keyword/5880120 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:13:49 +0000 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:13:49 +0000 https://www.ipernity.com https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52624204 tag:ipernity.com,2024-09-08,doc-52624204 Sun, 08 Sep 2024 21:53:10 +0000 2024-03-01T11:09:16+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52624204"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/42/04/52624204.4c70d823.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="128" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The area has been inhabited since the Bronze Age. The first foundation of a larger settlement can be dated to the 6th century BC - the Vettones, who were already under Celtic influence at this time, founded the town under the name Miróbriga.<br /> During the conquest of Lusitania, the city was conquered by the Romans and called Augustobriga.<br /> <br /> After the reconquest in the 12th century, the city was repopulated and walled in by King Ferdinand II of León. The old Visigothic bishopric of Calabria was converted into a new bishopric as a suffragan of the diocese of Santiago de Compostela. This was confirmed by Pope Alexander III in 1175 and led to the construction of the city's cathedral. The first bishop of whom anything certain is known was Pedro (1165).<br /> <br /> Although the city flourished in the 15th and 16th centuries, its location between the Portuguese border and Salamanca meant that it was the scene of several armed conflicts. During the War of the Spanish Succession (1701-1714), large parts of the city were destroyed. Today the city has around 12,000 inhabitants.<br /> <br /> Productos tipicos</div> Ciudad Rodrigo - Ibéricos Corchete <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52624204"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/42/04/52624204.4c70d823.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="128" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The area has been inhabited since the Bronze Age. The first foundation of a larger settlement can be dated to the 6th century BC - the Vettones, who were already under Celtic influence at this time, founded the town under the name Miróbriga.<br /> During the conquest of Lusitania, the city was conquered by the Romans and called Augustobriga.<br /> <br /> After the reconquest in the 12th century, the city was repopulated and walled in by King Ferdinand II of León. The old Visigothic bishopric of Calabria was converted into a new bishopric as a suffragan of the diocese of Santiago de Compostela. This was confirmed by Pope Alexander III in 1175 and led to the construction of the city's cathedral. The first bishop of whom anything certain is known was Pedro (1165).<br /> <br /> Although the city flourished in the 15th and 16th centuries, its location between the Portuguese border and Salamanca meant that it was the scene of several armed conflicts. During the War of the Spanish Succession (1701-1714), large parts of the city were destroyed. Today the city has around 12,000 inhabitants.<br /> <br /> Productos tipicos</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52624202 tag:ipernity.com,2024-09-08,doc-52624202 Sun, 08 Sep 2024 21:45:38 +0000 2024-03-01T11:09:03+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52624202"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/42/02/52624202.c80b99b3.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="168" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The area has been inhabited since the Bronze Age. The first foundation of a larger settlement can be dated to the 6th century BC - the Vettones, who were already under Celtic influence at this time, founded the town under the name Miróbriga.<br /> During the conquest of Lusitania, the city was conquered by the Romans and called Augustobriga.<br /> <br /> After the reconquest in the 12th century, the city was repopulated and walled in by King Ferdinand II of León. The old Visigothic bishopric of Calabria was converted into a new bishopric as a suffragan of the diocese of Santiago de Compostela. This was confirmed by Pope Alexander III in 1175 and led to the construction of the city's cathedral. The first bishop of whom anything certain is known was Pedro (1165).<br /> <br /> Although the city flourished in the 15th and 16th centuries, its location between the Portuguese border and Salamanca meant that it was the scene of several armed conflicts. During the War of the Spanish Succession (1701-1714), large parts of the city were destroyed. Today the city has around 12,000 inhabitants.<br /> <br /> All the good food / Productos tipicos</div> Ciudad Rodrigo - Ibéricos Corchete <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52624202"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/42/02/52624202.c80b99b3.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="168" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The area has been inhabited since the Bronze Age. The first foundation of a larger settlement can be dated to the 6th century BC - the Vettones, who were already under Celtic influence at this time, founded the town under the name Miróbriga.<br /> During the conquest of Lusitania, the city was conquered by the Romans and called Augustobriga.<br /> <br /> After the reconquest in the 12th century, the city was repopulated and walled in by King Ferdinand II of León. The old Visigothic bishopric of Calabria was converted into a new bishopric as a suffragan of the diocese of Santiago de Compostela. This was confirmed by Pope Alexander III in 1175 and led to the construction of the city's cathedral. The first bishop of whom anything certain is known was Pedro (1165).<br /> <br /> Although the city flourished in the 15th and 16th centuries, its location between the Portuguese border and Salamanca meant that it was the scene of several armed conflicts. During the War of the Spanish Succession (1701-1714), large parts of the city were destroyed. Today the city has around 12,000 inhabitants.<br /> <br /> All the good food / Productos tipicos</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52624194 tag:ipernity.com,2024-09-08,doc-52624194 Sun, 08 Sep 2024 21:28:22 +0000 2024-03-01T17:04:59+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52624194"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/41/94/52624194.eb9bfb87.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="177" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The area has been inhabited since the Bronze Age. The first foundation of a larger settlement can be dated to the 6th century BC - the Vettones, who were already under Celtic influence at this time, founded the town under the name Miróbriga.<br /> During the conquest of Lusitania, the city was conquered by the Romans and called Augustobriga.<br /> <br /> After the reconquest in the 12th century, the city was repopulated and walled in by King Ferdinand II of León. The old Visigothic bishopric of Calabria was converted into a new bishopric as a suffragan of the diocese of Santiago de Compostela. This was confirmed by Pope Alexander III in 1175 and led to the construction of the city's cathedral. The first bishop of whom anything certain is known was Pedro (1165).<br /> <br /> Although the city flourished in the 15th and 16th centuries, its location between the Portuguese border and Salamanca meant that it was the scene of several armed conflicts. During the War of the Spanish Succession (1701-1714), large parts of the city were destroyed. Today the city has around 12,000 inhabitants.<br /> <br /> Verraco<br /> <br /> The Spanish word “verraco” refers to wild boars but the sculptures seem to represent not only pigs but also other animals (bulls, bears). They are attributed to the Vettones, one of the pre-Roman people.</div> Ciudad Rodrigo - Verraco <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52624194"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/41/94/52624194.eb9bfb87.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="177" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The area has been inhabited since the Bronze Age. The first foundation of a larger settlement can be dated to the 6th century BC - the Vettones, who were already under Celtic influence at this time, founded the town under the name Miróbriga.<br /> During the conquest of Lusitania, the city was conquered by the Romans and called Augustobriga.<br /> <br /> After the reconquest in the 12th century, the city was repopulated and walled in by King Ferdinand II of León. The old Visigothic bishopric of Calabria was converted into a new bishopric as a suffragan of the diocese of Santiago de Compostela. This was confirmed by Pope Alexander III in 1175 and led to the construction of the city's cathedral. The first bishop of whom anything certain is known was Pedro (1165).<br /> <br /> Although the city flourished in the 15th and 16th centuries, its location between the Portuguese border and Salamanca meant that it was the scene of several armed conflicts. During the War of the Spanish Succession (1701-1714), large parts of the city were destroyed. Today the city has around 12,000 inhabitants.<br /> <br /> Verraco<br /> <br /> The Spanish word “verraco” refers to wild boars but the sculptures seem to represent not only pigs but also other animals (bulls, bears). They are attributed to the Vettones, one of the pre-Roman people.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52624190 tag:ipernity.com,2024-09-08,doc-52624190 Sun, 08 Sep 2024 21:18:04 +0000 2024-03-01T18:37:10+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52624190"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/41/90/52624190.0bf9201b.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="158" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The area has been inhabited since the Bronze Age. The first foundation of a larger settlement can be dated to the 6th century BC - the Vettones, who were already under Celtic influence at this time, founded the town under the name Miróbriga.<br /> During the conquest of Lusitania, the city was conquered by the Romans and called Augustobriga.<br /> <br /> After the reconquest in the 12th century, the city was repopulated and walled in by King Ferdinand II of León. The old Visigothic bishopric of Calabria was converted into a new bishopric as a suffragan of the diocese of Santiago de Compostela. This was confirmed by Pope Alexander III in 1175 and led to the construction of the city's cathedral. The first bishop of whom anything certain is known was Pedro (1165).<br /> <br /> Although the city flourished in the 15th and 16th centuries, its location between the Portuguese border and Salamanca meant that it was the scene of several armed conflicts. During the War of the Spanish Succession (1701-1714), large parts of the city were destroyed. Today the city has around 12,000 inhabitants.<br /> <br /> The construction of the cathedral, initially promoted by Ferdinand II of León around 1168 and continued by his successors, took place between the 12th and 14th centuries. The building has undergone various reforms and reconstructions.</div> Ciudad Rodrigo - Catedral de Santa María <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52624190"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/41/90/52624190.0bf9201b.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="158" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The area has been inhabited since the Bronze Age. The first foundation of a larger settlement can be dated to the 6th century BC - the Vettones, who were already under Celtic influence at this time, founded the town under the name Miróbriga.<br /> During the conquest of Lusitania, the city was conquered by the Romans and called Augustobriga.<br /> <br /> After the reconquest in the 12th century, the city was repopulated and walled in by King Ferdinand II of León. The old Visigothic bishopric of Calabria was converted into a new bishopric as a suffragan of the diocese of Santiago de Compostela. This was confirmed by Pope Alexander III in 1175 and led to the construction of the city's cathedral. The first bishop of whom anything certain is known was Pedro (1165).<br /> <br /> Although the city flourished in the 15th and 16th centuries, its location between the Portuguese border and Salamanca meant that it was the scene of several armed conflicts. During the War of the Spanish Succession (1701-1714), large parts of the city were destroyed. Today the city has around 12,000 inhabitants.<br /> <br /> The construction of the cathedral, initially promoted by Ferdinand II of León around 1168 and continued by his successors, took place between the 12th and 14th centuries. The building has undergone various reforms and reconstructions.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52624186 tag:ipernity.com,2024-09-08,doc-52624186 Sun, 08 Sep 2024 21:08:34 +0000 2024-03-01T18:24:23+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52624186"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/41/86/52624186.a9622bd2.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="134" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The area has been inhabited since the Bronze Age. The first foundation of a larger settlement can be dated to the 6th century BC - the Vettones, who were already under Celtic influence at this time, founded the town under the name Miróbriga.<br /> During the conquest of Lusitania, the city was conquered by the Romans and called Augustobriga.<br /> <br /> After the reconquest in the 12th century, the city was repopulated and walled in by King Ferdinand II of León. The old Visigothic bishopric of Calabria was converted into a new bishopric as a suffragan of the diocese of Santiago de Compostela. This was confirmed by Pope Alexander III in 1175 and led to the construction of the city's cathedral. The first bishop of whom anything certain is known was Pedro (1165).<br /> <br /> Although the city flourished in the 15th and 16th centuries, its location between the Portuguese border and Salamanca meant that it was the scene of several armed conflicts. During the War of the Spanish Succession (1701-1714), large parts of the city were destroyed. Today the city has around 12,000 inhabitants.<br /> <br /> The construction of the cathedral, initially promoted by Ferdinand II of León around 1168 and continued by his successors, took place between the 12th and 14th centuries. The building has undergone various reforms and reconstructions.</div> Ciudad Rodrigo - Catedral de Santa María <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52624186"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/41/86/52624186.a9622bd2.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="134" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The area has been inhabited since the Bronze Age. The first foundation of a larger settlement can be dated to the 6th century BC - the Vettones, who were already under Celtic influence at this time, founded the town under the name Miróbriga.<br /> During the conquest of Lusitania, the city was conquered by the Romans and called Augustobriga.<br /> <br /> After the reconquest in the 12th century, the city was repopulated and walled in by King Ferdinand II of León. The old Visigothic bishopric of Calabria was converted into a new bishopric as a suffragan of the diocese of Santiago de Compostela. This was confirmed by Pope Alexander III in 1175 and led to the construction of the city's cathedral. The first bishop of whom anything certain is known was Pedro (1165).<br /> <br /> Although the city flourished in the 15th and 16th centuries, its location between the Portuguese border and Salamanca meant that it was the scene of several armed conflicts. During the War of the Spanish Succession (1701-1714), large parts of the city were destroyed. Today the city has around 12,000 inhabitants.<br /> <br /> The construction of the cathedral, initially promoted by Ferdinand II of León around 1168 and continued by his successors, took place between the 12th and 14th centuries. The building has undergone various reforms and reconstructions.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52624184 tag:ipernity.com,2024-09-08,doc-52624184 Sun, 08 Sep 2024 20:59:09 +0000 2024-03-01T18:22:24+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52624184"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/41/84/52624184.a6b38198.240.jpg?r2" width="157" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The area has been inhabited since the Bronze Age. The first foundation of a larger settlement can be dated to the 6th century BC - the Vettones, who were already under Celtic influence at this time, founded the town under the name Miróbriga.<br /> During the conquest of Lusitania, the city was conquered by the Romans and called Augustobriga.<br /> <br /> After the reconquest in the 12th century, the city was repopulated and walled in by King Ferdinand II of León. The old Visigothic bishopric of Calabria was converted into a new bishopric as a suffragan of the diocese of Santiago de Compostela. This was confirmed by Pope Alexander III in 1175 and led to the construction of the city's cathedral. The first bishop of whom anything certain is known was Pedro (1165).<br /> <br /> Although the city flourished in the 15th and 16th centuries, its location between the Portuguese border and Salamanca meant that it was the scene of several armed conflicts. During the War of the Spanish Succession (1701-1714), large parts of the city were destroyed. Today the city has around 12,000 inhabitants.<br /> <br /> The construction of the cathedral, initially promoted by Ferdinand II of León around 1168 and continued by his successors, took place between the 12th and 14th centuries. The building has undergone various reforms and reconstructions.</div> Ciudad Rodrigo - Catedral de Santa María <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52624184"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/41/84/52624184.a6b38198.240.jpg?r2" width="157" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The area has been inhabited since the Bronze Age. The first foundation of a larger settlement can be dated to the 6th century BC - the Vettones, who were already under Celtic influence at this time, founded the town under the name Miróbriga.<br /> During the conquest of Lusitania, the city was conquered by the Romans and called Augustobriga.<br /> <br /> After the reconquest in the 12th century, the city was repopulated and walled in by King Ferdinand II of León. The old Visigothic bishopric of Calabria was converted into a new bishopric as a suffragan of the diocese of Santiago de Compostela. This was confirmed by Pope Alexander III in 1175 and led to the construction of the city's cathedral. The first bishop of whom anything certain is known was Pedro (1165).<br /> <br /> Although the city flourished in the 15th and 16th centuries, its location between the Portuguese border and Salamanca meant that it was the scene of several armed conflicts. During the War of the Spanish Succession (1701-1714), large parts of the city were destroyed. Today the city has around 12,000 inhabitants.<br /> <br /> The construction of the cathedral, initially promoted by Ferdinand II of León around 1168 and continued by his successors, took place between the 12th and 14th centuries. The building has undergone various reforms and reconstructions.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52624176 tag:ipernity.com,2024-09-08,doc-52624176 Sun, 08 Sep 2024 20:50:22 +0000 2024-03-01T18:22:10+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52624176"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/41/76/52624176.bbdd94ba.240.jpg?r2" width="176" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The area has been inhabited since the Bronze Age. The first foundation of a larger settlement can be dated to the 6th century BC - the Vettones, who were already under Celtic influence at this time, founded the town under the name Miróbriga.<br /> During the conquest of Lusitania, the city was conquered by the Romans and called Augustobriga.<br /> <br /> After the reconquest in the 12th century, the city was repopulated and walled in by King Ferdinand II of León. The old Visigothic bishopric of Calabria was converted into a new bishopric as a suffragan of the diocese of Santiago de Compostela. This was confirmed by Pope Alexander III in 1175 and led to the construction of the city's cathedral. The first bishop of whom anything certain is known was Pedro (1165).<br /> <br /> Although the city flourished in the 15th and 16th centuries, its location between the Portuguese border and Salamanca meant that it was the scene of several armed conflicts. During the War of the Spanish Succession (1701-1714), large parts of the city were destroyed. Today the city has around 12,000 inhabitants.<br /> <br /> The construction of the cathedral, initially promoted by Ferdinand II of León around 1168 and continued by his successors, took place between the 12th and 14th centuries. The building has undergone various reforms and reconstructions.</div> Ciudad Rodrigo - Catedral de Santa María <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52624176"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/41/76/52624176.bbdd94ba.240.jpg?r2" width="176" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The area has been inhabited since the Bronze Age. The first foundation of a larger settlement can be dated to the 6th century BC - the Vettones, who were already under Celtic influence at this time, founded the town under the name Miróbriga.<br /> During the conquest of Lusitania, the city was conquered by the Romans and called Augustobriga.<br /> <br /> After the reconquest in the 12th century, the city was repopulated and walled in by King Ferdinand II of León. The old Visigothic bishopric of Calabria was converted into a new bishopric as a suffragan of the diocese of Santiago de Compostela. This was confirmed by Pope Alexander III in 1175 and led to the construction of the city's cathedral. The first bishop of whom anything certain is known was Pedro (1165).<br /> <br /> Although the city flourished in the 15th and 16th centuries, its location between the Portuguese border and Salamanca meant that it was the scene of several armed conflicts. During the War of the Spanish Succession (1701-1714), large parts of the city were destroyed. Today the city has around 12,000 inhabitants.<br /> <br /> The construction of the cathedral, initially promoted by Ferdinand II of León around 1168 and continued by his successors, took place between the 12th and 14th centuries. The building has undergone various reforms and reconstructions.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52624172 tag:ipernity.com,2024-09-08,doc-52624172 Sun, 08 Sep 2024 20:40:02 +0000 2024-03-01T18:20:55+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52624172"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/41/72/52624172.41d86237.240.jpg?r2" width="152" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The area has been inhabited since the Bronze Age. The first foundation of a larger settlement can be dated to the 6th century BC - the Vettones, who were already under Celtic influence at this time, founded the town under the name Miróbriga.<br /> During the conquest of Lusitania, the city was conquered by the Romans and called Augustobriga.<br /> <br /> After the reconquest in the 12th century, the city was repopulated and walled in by King Ferdinand II of León. The old Visigothic bishopric of Calabria was converted into a new bishopric as a suffragan of the diocese of Santiago de Compostela. This was confirmed by Pope Alexander III in 1175 and led to the construction of the city's cathedral. The first bishop of whom anything certain is known was Pedro (1165).<br /> <br /> Although the city flourished in the 15th and 16th centuries, its location between the Portuguese border and Salamanca meant that it was the scene of several armed conflicts. During the War of the Spanish Succession (1701-1714), large parts of the city were destroyed. Today the city has around 12,000 inhabitants.<br /> <br /> The construction of the cathedral, initially promoted by Ferdinand II of León around 1168 and continued by his successors, took place between the 12th and 14th centuries. The building has undergone various reforms and reconstructions.<br /> <br /> Medieval virgin</div> Ciudad Rodrigo - Catedral de Santa María <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52624172"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/41/72/52624172.41d86237.240.jpg?r2" width="152" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The area has been inhabited since the Bronze Age. The first foundation of a larger settlement can be dated to the 6th century BC - the Vettones, who were already under Celtic influence at this time, founded the town under the name Miróbriga.<br /> During the conquest of Lusitania, the city was conquered by the Romans and called Augustobriga.<br /> <br /> After the reconquest in the 12th century, the city was repopulated and walled in by King Ferdinand II of León. The old Visigothic bishopric of Calabria was converted into a new bishopric as a suffragan of the diocese of Santiago de Compostela. This was confirmed by Pope Alexander III in 1175 and led to the construction of the city's cathedral. The first bishop of whom anything certain is known was Pedro (1165).<br /> <br /> Although the city flourished in the 15th and 16th centuries, its location between the Portuguese border and Salamanca meant that it was the scene of several armed conflicts. During the War of the Spanish Succession (1701-1714), large parts of the city were destroyed. Today the city has around 12,000 inhabitants.<br /> <br /> The construction of the cathedral, initially promoted by Ferdinand II of León around 1168 and continued by his successors, took place between the 12th and 14th centuries. The building has undergone various reforms and reconstructions.<br /> <br /> Medieval virgin</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52624160 tag:ipernity.com,2024-09-08,doc-52624160 Sun, 08 Sep 2024 20:29:27 +0000 2024-03-01T18:20:44+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52624160"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/41/60/52624160.01931fed.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="153" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The area has been inhabited since the Bronze Age. The first foundation of a larger settlement can be dated to the 6th century BC - the Vettones, who were already under Celtic influence at this time, founded the town under the name Miróbriga.<br /> During the conquest of Lusitania, the city was conquered by the Romans and called Augustobriga.<br /> <br /> After the reconquest in the 12th century, the city was repopulated and walled in by King Ferdinand II of León. The old Visigothic bishopric of Calabria was converted into a new bishopric as a suffragan of the diocese of Santiago de Compostela. This was confirmed by Pope Alexander III in 1175 and led to the construction of the city's cathedral. The first bishop of whom anything certain is known was Pedro (1165).<br /> <br /> Although the city flourished in the 15th and 16th centuries, its location between the Portuguese border and Salamanca meant that it was the scene of several armed conflicts. During the War of the Spanish Succession (1701-1714), large parts of the city were destroyed. Today the city has around 12,000 inhabitants.<br /> <br /> The construction of the cathedral, initially promoted by Ferdinand II of León around 1168 and continued by his successors, took place between the 12th and 14th centuries. The building has undergone various reforms and reconstructions.</div> Ciudad Rodrigo - Catedral de Santa María <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52624160"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/41/60/52624160.01931fed.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="153" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The area has been inhabited since the Bronze Age. The first foundation of a larger settlement can be dated to the 6th century BC - the Vettones, who were already under Celtic influence at this time, founded the town under the name Miróbriga.<br /> During the conquest of Lusitania, the city was conquered by the Romans and called Augustobriga.<br /> <br /> After the reconquest in the 12th century, the city was repopulated and walled in by King Ferdinand II of León. The old Visigothic bishopric of Calabria was converted into a new bishopric as a suffragan of the diocese of Santiago de Compostela. This was confirmed by Pope Alexander III in 1175 and led to the construction of the city's cathedral. The first bishop of whom anything certain is known was Pedro (1165).<br /> <br /> Although the city flourished in the 15th and 16th centuries, its location between the Portuguese border and Salamanca meant that it was the scene of several armed conflicts. During the War of the Spanish Succession (1701-1714), large parts of the city were destroyed. Today the city has around 12,000 inhabitants.<br /> <br /> The construction of the cathedral, initially promoted by Ferdinand II of León around 1168 and continued by his successors, took place between the 12th and 14th centuries. The building has undergone various reforms and reconstructions.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52623230 tag:ipernity.com,2024-09-07,doc-52623230 Sat, 07 Sep 2024 21:56:13 +0000 2024-03-01T18:33:34+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52623230"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/32/30/52623230.b129b8e7.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="174" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The area has been inhabited since the Bronze Age. The first foundation of a larger settlement can be dated to the 6th century BC - the Vettones, who were already under Celtic influence at this time, founded the town under the name Miróbriga.<br /> During the conquest of Lusitania, the city was conquered by the Romans and called Augustobriga.<br /> <br /> After the reconquest in the 12th century, the city was repopulated and walled in by King Ferdinand II of León. The old Visigothic bishopric of Calabria was converted into a new bishopric as a suffragan of the diocese of Santiago de Compostela. This was confirmed by Pope Alexander III in 1175 and led to the construction of the city's cathedral. The first bishop of whom anything certain is known was Pedro (1165).<br /> <br /> Although the city flourished in the 15th and 16th centuries, its location between the Portuguese border and Salamanca meant that it was the scene of several armed conflicts. During the War of the Spanish Succession (1701-1714), large parts of the city were destroyed. Today the city has around 12,000 inhabitants.<br /> <br /> The construction of the cathedral, initially promoted by Ferdinand II of León around 1168 and continued by his successors, took place between the 12th and 14th centuries. The building has undergone various reforms and reconstructions.<br /> <br /> Details of the early gothic frieze over the portal</div> Ciudad Rodrigo - Catedral de Santa María <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52623230"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/32/30/52623230.b129b8e7.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="174" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The area has been inhabited since the Bronze Age. The first foundation of a larger settlement can be dated to the 6th century BC - the Vettones, who were already under Celtic influence at this time, founded the town under the name Miróbriga.<br /> During the conquest of Lusitania, the city was conquered by the Romans and called Augustobriga.<br /> <br /> After the reconquest in the 12th century, the city was repopulated and walled in by King Ferdinand II of León. The old Visigothic bishopric of Calabria was converted into a new bishopric as a suffragan of the diocese of Santiago de Compostela. This was confirmed by Pope Alexander III in 1175 and led to the construction of the city's cathedral. The first bishop of whom anything certain is known was Pedro (1165).<br /> <br /> Although the city flourished in the 15th and 16th centuries, its location between the Portuguese border and Salamanca meant that it was the scene of several armed conflicts. During the War of the Spanish Succession (1701-1714), large parts of the city were destroyed. Today the city has around 12,000 inhabitants.<br /> <br /> The construction of the cathedral, initially promoted by Ferdinand II of León around 1168 and continued by his successors, took place between the 12th and 14th centuries. The building has undergone various reforms and reconstructions.<br /> <br /> Details of the early gothic frieze over the portal</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52623220 tag:ipernity.com,2024-09-07,doc-52623220 Sat, 07 Sep 2024 21:27:46 +0000 2024-03-01T18:33:15+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52623220"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/32/20/52623220.3f6c6b9f.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="155" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The area has been inhabited since the Bronze Age. The first foundation of a larger settlement can be dated to the 6th century BC - the Vettones, who were already under Celtic influence at this time, founded the town under the name Miróbriga.<br /> During the conquest of Lusitania, the city was conquered by the Romans and called Augustobriga.<br /> <br /> After the reconquest in the 12th century, the city was repopulated and walled in by King Ferdinand II of León. The old Visigothic bishopric of Calabria was converted into a new bishopric as a suffragan of the diocese of Santiago de Compostela. This was confirmed by Pope Alexander III in 1175 and led to the construction of the city's cathedral. The first bishop of whom anything certain is known was Pedro (1165).<br /> <br /> Although the city flourished in the 15th and 16th centuries, its location between the Portuguese border and Salamanca meant that it was the scene of several armed conflicts. During the War of the Spanish Succession (1701-1714), large parts of the city were destroyed. Today the city has around 12,000 inhabitants.<br /> <br /> The construction of the cathedral, initially promoted by Ferdinand II of León around 1168 and continued by his successors, took place between the 12th and 14th centuries. The building has undergone various reforms and reconstructions.<br /> <br /> Details of the early gothic frieze over the portal</div> Ciudad Rodrigo - Catedral de Santa María <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52623220"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/32/20/52623220.3f6c6b9f.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="155" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The area has been inhabited since the Bronze Age. The first foundation of a larger settlement can be dated to the 6th century BC - the Vettones, who were already under Celtic influence at this time, founded the town under the name Miróbriga.<br /> During the conquest of Lusitania, the city was conquered by the Romans and called Augustobriga.<br /> <br /> After the reconquest in the 12th century, the city was repopulated and walled in by King Ferdinand II of León. The old Visigothic bishopric of Calabria was converted into a new bishopric as a suffragan of the diocese of Santiago de Compostela. This was confirmed by Pope Alexander III in 1175 and led to the construction of the city's cathedral. The first bishop of whom anything certain is known was Pedro (1165).<br /> <br /> Although the city flourished in the 15th and 16th centuries, its location between the Portuguese border and Salamanca meant that it was the scene of several armed conflicts. During the War of the Spanish Succession (1701-1714), large parts of the city were destroyed. Today the city has around 12,000 inhabitants.<br /> <br /> The construction of the cathedral, initially promoted by Ferdinand II of León around 1168 and continued by his successors, took place between the 12th and 14th centuries. The building has undergone various reforms and reconstructions.<br /> <br /> Details of the early gothic frieze over the portal</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52623210 tag:ipernity.com,2024-09-07,doc-52623210 Sat, 07 Sep 2024 21:08:48 +0000 2024-03-01T18:20:34+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52623210"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/32/10/52623210.5e2e6154.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="164" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The area has been inhabited since the Bronze Age. The first foundation of a larger settlement can be dated to the 6th century BC - the Vettones, who were already under Celtic influence at this time, founded the town under the name Miróbriga.<br /> During the conquest of Lusitania, the city was conquered by the Romans and called Augustobriga.<br /> <br /> After the reconquest in the 12th century, the city was repopulated and walled in by King Ferdinand II of León. The old Visigothic bishopric of Calabria was converted into a new bishopric as a suffragan of the diocese of Santiago de Compostela. This was confirmed by Pope Alexander III in 1175 and led to the construction of the city's cathedral. The first bishop of whom anything certain is known was Pedro (1165).<br /> <br /> Although the city flourished in the 15th and 16th centuries, its location between the Portuguese border and Salamanca meant that it was the scene of several armed conflicts. During the War of the Spanish Succession (1701-1714), large parts of the city were destroyed. Today the city has around 12,000 inhabitants.<br /> <br /> The construction of the cathedral, initially promoted by Ferdinand II of León around 1168 and continued by his successors, took place between the 12th and 14th centuries. The building has undergone various reforms and reconstructions.<br /> <br /> The gothic frieze over the portal</div> Ciudad Rodrigo - Catedral de Santa María <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52623210"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/32/10/52623210.5e2e6154.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="164" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The area has been inhabited since the Bronze Age. The first foundation of a larger settlement can be dated to the 6th century BC - the Vettones, who were already under Celtic influence at this time, founded the town under the name Miróbriga.<br /> During the conquest of Lusitania, the city was conquered by the Romans and called Augustobriga.<br /> <br /> After the reconquest in the 12th century, the city was repopulated and walled in by King Ferdinand II of León. The old Visigothic bishopric of Calabria was converted into a new bishopric as a suffragan of the diocese of Santiago de Compostela. This was confirmed by Pope Alexander III in 1175 and led to the construction of the city's cathedral. The first bishop of whom anything certain is known was Pedro (1165).<br /> <br /> Although the city flourished in the 15th and 16th centuries, its location between the Portuguese border and Salamanca meant that it was the scene of several armed conflicts. During the War of the Spanish Succession (1701-1714), large parts of the city were destroyed. Today the city has around 12,000 inhabitants.<br /> <br /> The construction of the cathedral, initially promoted by Ferdinand II of León around 1168 and continued by his successors, took place between the 12th and 14th centuries. The building has undergone various reforms and reconstructions.<br /> <br /> The gothic frieze over the portal</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52623204 tag:ipernity.com,2024-09-07,doc-52623204 Sat, 07 Sep 2024 20:55:31 +0000 2024-03-01T18:19:27+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52623204"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/32/04/52623204.3c3c17e1.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="175" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The area has been inhabited since the Bronze Age. The first foundation of a larger settlement can be dated to the 6th century BC - the Vettones, who were already under Celtic influence at this time, founded the town under the name Miróbriga.<br /> During the conquest of Lusitania, the city was conquered by the Romans and called Augustobriga.<br /> <br /> After the reconquest in the 12th century, the city was repopulated and walled in by King Ferdinand II of León. The old Visigothic bishopric of Calabria was converted into a new bishopric as a suffragan of the diocese of Santiago de Compostela. This was confirmed by Pope Alexander III in 1175 and led to the construction of the city's cathedral. The first bishop of whom anything certain is known was Pedro (1165).<br /> <br /> Although the city flourished in the 15th and 16th centuries, its location between the Portuguese border and Salamanca meant that it was the scene of several armed conflicts. During the War of the Spanish Succession (1701-1714), large parts of the city were destroyed. Today the city has around 12,000 inhabitants.<br /> <br /> The construction of the cathedral, initially promoted by Ferdinand II of León around 1168 and continued by his successors, took place between the 12th and 14th centuries. The building has undergone various reforms and reconstructions.</div> Ciudad Rodrigo - Catedral de Santa María <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52623204"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/32/04/52623204.3c3c17e1.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="175" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The area has been inhabited since the Bronze Age. The first foundation of a larger settlement can be dated to the 6th century BC - the Vettones, who were already under Celtic influence at this time, founded the town under the name Miróbriga.<br /> During the conquest of Lusitania, the city was conquered by the Romans and called Augustobriga.<br /> <br /> After the reconquest in the 12th century, the city was repopulated and walled in by King Ferdinand II of León. The old Visigothic bishopric of Calabria was converted into a new bishopric as a suffragan of the diocese of Santiago de Compostela. This was confirmed by Pope Alexander III in 1175 and led to the construction of the city's cathedral. The first bishop of whom anything certain is known was Pedro (1165).<br /> <br /> Although the city flourished in the 15th and 16th centuries, its location between the Portuguese border and Salamanca meant that it was the scene of several armed conflicts. During the War of the Spanish Succession (1701-1714), large parts of the city were destroyed. Today the city has around 12,000 inhabitants.<br /> <br /> The construction of the cathedral, initially promoted by Ferdinand II of León around 1168 and continued by his successors, took place between the 12th and 14th centuries. The building has undergone various reforms and reconstructions.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52623198 tag:ipernity.com,2024-09-07,doc-52623198 Sat, 07 Sep 2024 20:37:21 +0000 2024-03-01T18:07:48+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52623198"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/31/98/52623198.27698e52.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The area has been inhabited since the Bronze Age. The first foundation of a larger settlement can be dated to the 6th century BC - the Vettones, who were already under Celtic influence at this time, founded the town under the name Miróbriga.<br /> During the conquest of Lusitania, the city was conquered by the Romans and called Augustobriga.<br /> <br /> After the reconquest in the 12th century, the city was repopulated and walled in by King Ferdinand II of León. The old Visigothic bishopric of Calabria was converted into a new bishopric as a suffragan of the diocese of Santiago de Compostela. This was confirmed by Pope Alexander III in 1175 and led to the construction of the city's cathedral. The first bishop of whom anything certain is known was Pedro (1165).<br /> <br /> Although the city flourished in the 15th and 16th centuries, its location between the Portuguese border and Salamanca meant that it was the scene of several armed conflicts. During the War of the Spanish Succession (1701-1714), large parts of the city were destroyed. Today the city has around 12,000 inhabitants.<br /> <br /> Farmacia Dorado - since 1856</div> Ciudad Rodrigo - Farmacia Dorado <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52623198"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/31/98/52623198.27698e52.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The area has been inhabited since the Bronze Age. The first foundation of a larger settlement can be dated to the 6th century BC - the Vettones, who were already under Celtic influence at this time, founded the town under the name Miróbriga.<br /> During the conquest of Lusitania, the city was conquered by the Romans and called Augustobriga.<br /> <br /> After the reconquest in the 12th century, the city was repopulated and walled in by King Ferdinand II of León. The old Visigothic bishopric of Calabria was converted into a new bishopric as a suffragan of the diocese of Santiago de Compostela. This was confirmed by Pope Alexander III in 1175 and led to the construction of the city's cathedral. The first bishop of whom anything certain is known was Pedro (1165).<br /> <br /> Although the city flourished in the 15th and 16th centuries, its location between the Portuguese border and Salamanca meant that it was the scene of several armed conflicts. During the War of the Spanish Succession (1701-1714), large parts of the city were destroyed. Today the city has around 12,000 inhabitants.<br /> <br /> Farmacia Dorado - since 1856</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52623130 tag:ipernity.com,2024-09-07,doc-52623130 Sat, 07 Sep 2024 18:43:11 +0000 2024-03-01T18:07:33+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52623130"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/31/30/52623130.46446cc5.240.jpg?r2" width="165" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The area has been inhabited since the Bronze Age. The first foundation of a larger settlement can be dated to the 6th century BC - the Vettones, who were already under Celtic influence at this time, founded the town under the name Miróbriga.<br /> During the conquest of Lusitania, the city was conquered by the Romans and called Augustobriga.<br /> <br /> After the reconquest in the 12th century, the city was repopulated and walled in by King Ferdinand II of León. The old Visigothic bishopric of Calabria was converted into a new bishopric as a suffragan of the diocese of Santiago de Compostela. This was confirmed by Pope Alexander III in 1175 and led to the construction of the city's cathedral. The first bishop of whom anything certain is known was Pedro (1165).<br /> <br /> Although the city flourished in the 15th and 16th centuries, its location between the Portuguese border and Salamanca meant that it was the scene of several armed conflicts. During the War of the Spanish Succession (1701-1714), large parts of the city were destroyed. Today the city has around 12,000 inhabitants.<br /> <br /> The house was built between 1533 and 1540 by Rodrigo Pacheco Osorio de Toledo, the first Duke of Cerralbo. A large plateresque frieze surrounds the entire house.</div> Ciudad Rodrigo - Casa de Márques de Cerralbo <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52623130"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/31/30/52623130.46446cc5.240.jpg?r2" width="165" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The area has been inhabited since the Bronze Age. The first foundation of a larger settlement can be dated to the 6th century BC - the Vettones, who were already under Celtic influence at this time, founded the town under the name Miróbriga.<br /> During the conquest of Lusitania, the city was conquered by the Romans and called Augustobriga.<br /> <br /> After the reconquest in the 12th century, the city was repopulated and walled in by King Ferdinand II of León. The old Visigothic bishopric of Calabria was converted into a new bishopric as a suffragan of the diocese of Santiago de Compostela. This was confirmed by Pope Alexander III in 1175 and led to the construction of the city's cathedral. The first bishop of whom anything certain is known was Pedro (1165).<br /> <br /> Although the city flourished in the 15th and 16th centuries, its location between the Portuguese border and Salamanca meant that it was the scene of several armed conflicts. During the War of the Spanish Succession (1701-1714), large parts of the city were destroyed. Today the city has around 12,000 inhabitants.<br /> <br /> The house was built between 1533 and 1540 by Rodrigo Pacheco Osorio de Toledo, the first Duke of Cerralbo. A large plateresque frieze surrounds the entire house.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52623048 tag:ipernity.com,2024-09-07,doc-52623048 Sat, 07 Sep 2024 16:57:39 +0000 2024-03-01T18:10:18+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52623048"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/30/48/52623048.d20e80e6.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="178" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The area has been inhabited since the Bronze Age. The first foundation of a larger settlement can be dated to the 6th century BC - the Vettones, who were already under Celtic influence at this time, founded the town under the name Miróbriga.<br /> During the conquest of Lusitania, the city was conquered by the Romans and called Augustobriga.<br /> <br /> After the reconquest in the 12th century, the city was repopulated and walled in by King Ferdinand II of León. The old Visigothic bishopric of Calabria was converted into a new bishopric as a suffragan of the diocese of Santiago de Compostela. This was confirmed by Pope Alexander III in 1175 and led to the construction of the city's cathedral. The first bishop of whom anything certain is known was Pedro (1165).<br /> <br /> Although the city flourished in the 15th and 16th centuries, its location between the Portuguese border and Salamanca meant that it was the scene of several armed conflicts. During the War of the Spanish Succession (1701-1714), large parts of the city were destroyed. Today the city has around 12,000 inhabitants.<br /> <br /> <br /> The town hall, which is located on the main square, dates back to the 16th century.</div> Ciudad Rodrigo - Casa consistorial <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52623048"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/30/48/52623048.d20e80e6.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="178" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The area has been inhabited since the Bronze Age. The first foundation of a larger settlement can be dated to the 6th century BC - the Vettones, who were already under Celtic influence at this time, founded the town under the name Miróbriga.<br /> During the conquest of Lusitania, the city was conquered by the Romans and called Augustobriga.<br /> <br /> After the reconquest in the 12th century, the city was repopulated and walled in by King Ferdinand II of León. The old Visigothic bishopric of Calabria was converted into a new bishopric as a suffragan of the diocese of Santiago de Compostela. This was confirmed by Pope Alexander III in 1175 and led to the construction of the city's cathedral. The first bishop of whom anything certain is known was Pedro (1165).<br /> <br /> Although the city flourished in the 15th and 16th centuries, its location between the Portuguese border and Salamanca meant that it was the scene of several armed conflicts. During the War of the Spanish Succession (1701-1714), large parts of the city were destroyed. Today the city has around 12,000 inhabitants.<br /> <br /> <br /> The town hall, which is located on the main square, dates back to the 16th century.</div> Martin M. Miles