https://www.ipernity.com/tag/323415/keyword/237705 https://cdn.ipernity.com/p/105/57/EF/323415.buddy.jpg https://www.ipernity.com/tag/323415/keyword/237705 Mon, 28 Sep 2026 23:32:25 +0000 Mon, 28 Sep 2026 23:32:25 +0000 https://www.ipernity.com https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52681730 tag:ipernity.com,2024-11-02,doc-52681730 Sat, 02 Nov 2024 22:06:06 +0000 2024-05-01T15:59:01+01:00 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/323415/52681730"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/17/30/52681730.c5484b94.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Berat was known under the ancient name of Antipatrea since at least the 4th century BC. The city eventually was conquered by Macedonian king Philip V until Roman intervention. It was described as the largest settlement with significant walls but got destroyed in 200 BCE and then included within Epirus Nova, in the province of Macedonia. Following the fall of the western Roman Empire the town became part of the unstable frontier of the Byzantine Empire, when it as well suffered by Slavic invasions..<br /> <br /> It became part of the First Bulgarian Empire in the 9th century, in 1018 surrendered to the emperor Basil II, and remained in Byzantine hands until the Second Bulgarian Empire retook the city in 1203.<br /> <br /> In 1272 Byzantine Emperor Michael VIII asked the Albanian leaders of Berat and Durrës to abandon their alliance with Charles I of Naples, leader of the Kingdom of Albania, who had captured and incorporated it in the Kingdom of Albania. However, they contacted Charles about it as a sign of their loyalty. In 1274 Michael VIII recaptured Berat. In 1280-1281 the Sicilian forces laid siege to Berat. In March 1281 a relief force from Constantinople was able to drive off the Sicilian army and Berat again fell under the control of the Byzantine Empire.<br /> <br /> Berat the fell into decline. By the end of the 16th century it had only 710 houses. However, it began to recover by the 17th century, and became a major craft centre. During the first part of the 16th century, Berat was a Christian city and did not contain any Muslim households. Following their expulsion from Spain, a Jewish community existed in Berat that consisted of 25 families between 1519 and 1520. End of the 16th century, Berat contained 461 Muslim houses. Conversion to Islam of the urban population in Berat had increased.<br /> <br /> During WWII, Jews were concealed in the homes and basements of 60 families from the Muslim and Christian communities in Berat. Muslims let Jewish people worship in the local mosque.<br /> <br /> In the 1950s, during the Communist era, Berat became a place of internal exile for those who were deemed public enemies. In 1967, Albanian author Ismail Kadare was sent to Berat, where he spent two years.<br /> <br /> Berat, was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008. It comprises a unique style of architecture with influences from several civilizations that have managed to coexist for centuries throughout the history.<br /> <br /> <br /> The Cathedral is located in the new part of Berat. Nearby stood the old church dedicated to Saint Demetrius, which was destroyed by the earthquake of 1851. Soon after the tragedy, it was decided to build a new church.<br /> <br /> After the years of communism and the suppression of religions, the damaged cathedral was rebuilt. The construction of the new cathedral began in 1994. It was consecrated in 2009.</div> Berat - Cathedral of Saint Demetrius <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/323415/52681730"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/17/30/52681730.c5484b94.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Berat was known under the ancient name of Antipatrea since at least the 4th century BC. The city eventually was conquered by Macedonian king Philip V until Roman intervention. It was described as the largest settlement with significant walls but got destroyed in 200 BCE and then included within Epirus Nova, in the province of Macedonia. Following the fall of the western Roman Empire the town became part of the unstable frontier of the Byzantine Empire, when it as well suffered by Slavic invasions..<br /> <br /> It became part of the First Bulgarian Empire in the 9th century, in 1018 surrendered to the emperor Basil II, and remained in Byzantine hands until the Second Bulgarian Empire retook the city in 1203.<br /> <br /> In 1272 Byzantine Emperor Michael VIII asked the Albanian leaders of Berat and Durrës to abandon their alliance with Charles I of Naples, leader of the Kingdom of Albania, who had captured and incorporated it in the Kingdom of Albania. However, they contacted Charles about it as a sign of their loyalty. In 1274 Michael VIII recaptured Berat. In 1280-1281 the Sicilian forces laid siege to Berat. In March 1281 a relief force from Constantinople was able to drive off the Sicilian army and Berat again fell under the control of the Byzantine Empire.<br /> <br /> Berat the fell into decline. By the end of the 16th century it had only 710 houses. However, it began to recover by the 17th century, and became a major craft centre. During the first part of the 16th century, Berat was a Christian city and did not contain any Muslim households. Following their expulsion from Spain, a Jewish community existed in Berat that consisted of 25 families between 1519 and 1520. End of the 16th century, Berat contained 461 Muslim houses. Conversion to Islam of the urban population in Berat had increased.<br /> <br /> During WWII, Jews were concealed in the homes and basements of 60 families from the Muslim and Christian communities in Berat. Muslims let Jewish people worship in the local mosque.<br /> <br /> In the 1950s, during the Communist era, Berat became a place of internal exile for those who were deemed public enemies. In 1967, Albanian author Ismail Kadare was sent to Berat, where he spent two years.<br /> <br /> Berat, was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008. It comprises a unique style of architecture with influences from several civilizations that have managed to coexist for centuries throughout the history.<br /> <br /> <br /> The Cathedral is located in the new part of Berat. Nearby stood the old church dedicated to Saint Demetrius, which was destroyed by the earthquake of 1851. Soon after the tragedy, it was decided to build a new church.<br /> <br /> After the years of communism and the suppression of religions, the damaged cathedral was rebuilt. The construction of the new cathedral began in 1994. It was consecrated in 2009.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52681716 tag:ipernity.com,2024-11-02,doc-52681716 Sat, 02 Nov 2024 21:25:34 +0000 2024-05-01T15:56:39+01:00 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/323415/52681716"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/17/16/52681716.78fb4fc1.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Berat was known under the ancient name of Antipatrea since at least the 4th century BC. The city eventually was conquered by Macedonian king Philip V until Roman intervention. It was described as the largest settlement with significant walls but got destroyed in 200 BCE and then included within Epirus Nova, in the province of Macedonia. Following the fall of the western Roman Empire the town became part of the unstable frontier of the Byzantine Empire, when it as well suffered by Slavic invasions..<br /> <br /> It became part of the First Bulgarian Empire in the 9th century, in 1018 surrendered to the emperor Basil II, and remained in Byzantine hands until the Second Bulgarian Empire retook the city in 1203.<br /> <br /> In 1272 Byzantine Emperor Michael VIII asked the Albanian leaders of Berat and Durrës to abandon their alliance with Charles I of Naples, leader of the Kingdom of Albania, who had captured and incorporated it in the Kingdom of Albania. However, they contacted Charles about it as a sign of their loyalty. In 1274 Michael VIII recaptured Berat. In 1280-1281 the Sicilian forces laid siege to Berat. In March 1281 a relief force from Constantinople was able to drive off the Sicilian army and Berat again fell under the control of the Byzantine Empire.<br /> <br /> Berat the fell into decline. By the end of the 16th century it had only 710 houses. However, it began to recover by the 17th century, and became a major craft centre. During the first part of the 16th century, Berat was a Christian city and did not contain any Muslim households. Following their expulsion from Spain, a Jewish community existed in Berat that consisted of 25 families between 1519 and 1520. End of the 16th century, Berat contained 461 Muslim houses. Conversion to Islam of the urban population in Berat had increased.<br /> <br /> During WWII, Jews were concealed in the homes and basements of 60 families from the Muslim and Christian communities in Berat. Muslims let Jewish people worship in the local mosque.<br /> <br /> In the 1950s, during the Communist era, Berat became a place of internal exile for those who were deemed public enemies. In 1967, Albanian author Ismail Kadare was sent to Berat, where he spent two years.<br /> <br /> Berat, was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008. It comprises a unique style of architecture with influences from several civilizations that have managed to coexist for centuries throughout the history.<br /> <br /> The Gorica Bridge over the Osum river is one of the oldest Ottoman bridges in Albania. It connects two parts of Berat and was originally built from wood in 1780 and was rebuilt with stone in the 1920s. It is 129 metres long and 5.3 metres wide.</div> Berat - Gorica Bridge <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/323415/52681716"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/17/16/52681716.78fb4fc1.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Berat was known under the ancient name of Antipatrea since at least the 4th century BC. The city eventually was conquered by Macedonian king Philip V until Roman intervention. It was described as the largest settlement with significant walls but got destroyed in 200 BCE and then included within Epirus Nova, in the province of Macedonia. Following the fall of the western Roman Empire the town became part of the unstable frontier of the Byzantine Empire, when it as well suffered by Slavic invasions..<br /> <br /> It became part of the First Bulgarian Empire in the 9th century, in 1018 surrendered to the emperor Basil II, and remained in Byzantine hands until the Second Bulgarian Empire retook the city in 1203.<br /> <br /> In 1272 Byzantine Emperor Michael VIII asked the Albanian leaders of Berat and Durrës to abandon their alliance with Charles I of Naples, leader of the Kingdom of Albania, who had captured and incorporated it in the Kingdom of Albania. However, they contacted Charles about it as a sign of their loyalty. In 1274 Michael VIII recaptured Berat. In 1280-1281 the Sicilian forces laid siege to Berat. In March 1281 a relief force from Constantinople was able to drive off the Sicilian army and Berat again fell under the control of the Byzantine Empire.<br /> <br /> Berat the fell into decline. By the end of the 16th century it had only 710 houses. However, it began to recover by the 17th century, and became a major craft centre. During the first part of the 16th century, Berat was a Christian city and did not contain any Muslim households. Following their expulsion from Spain, a Jewish community existed in Berat that consisted of 25 families between 1519 and 1520. End of the 16th century, Berat contained 461 Muslim houses. Conversion to Islam of the urban population in Berat had increased.<br /> <br /> During WWII, Jews were concealed in the homes and basements of 60 families from the Muslim and Christian communities in Berat. Muslims let Jewish people worship in the local mosque.<br /> <br /> In the 1950s, during the Communist era, Berat became a place of internal exile for those who were deemed public enemies. In 1967, Albanian author Ismail Kadare was sent to Berat, where he spent two years.<br /> <br /> Berat, was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008. It comprises a unique style of architecture with influences from several civilizations that have managed to coexist for centuries throughout the history.<br /> <br /> The Gorica Bridge over the Osum river is one of the oldest Ottoman bridges in Albania. It connects two parts of Berat and was originally built from wood in 1780 and was rebuilt with stone in the 1920s. It is 129 metres long and 5.3 metres wide.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52681680 tag:ipernity.com,2024-11-02,doc-52681680 Sat, 02 Nov 2024 20:45:21 +0000 2024-05-01T15:57:20+01:00 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/323415/52681680"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/16/80/52681680.974c7648.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="146" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Berat was known under the ancient name of Antipatrea since at least the 4th century BC. The city eventually was conquered by Macedonian king Philip V until Roman intervention. It was described as the largest settlement with significant walls but got destroyed in 200 BCE and then included within Epirus Nova, in the province of Macedonia. Following the fall of the western Roman Empire the town became part of the unstable frontier of the Byzantine Empire, when it as well suffered by Slavic invasions..<br /> <br /> It became part of the First Bulgarian Empire in the 9th century, in 1018 surrendered to the emperor Basil II, and remained in Byzantine hands until the Second Bulgarian Empire retook the city in 1203.<br /> <br /> In 1272 Byzantine Emperor Michael VIII asked the Albanian leaders of Berat and Durrës to abandon their alliance with Charles I of Naples, leader of the Kingdom of Albania, who had captured and incorporated it in the Kingdom of Albania. However, they contacted Charles about it as a sign of their loyalty. In 1274 Michael VIII recaptured Berat. In 1280-1281 the Sicilian forces laid siege to Berat. In March 1281 a relief force from Constantinople was able to drive off the Sicilian army and Berat again fell under the control of the Byzantine Empire.<br /> <br /> Berat the fell into decline. By the end of the 16th century it had only 710 houses. However, it began to recover by the 17th century, and became a major craft centre. During the first part of the 16th century, Berat was a Christian city and did not contain any Muslim households. Following their expulsion from Spain, a Jewish community existed in Berat that consisted of 25 families between 1519 and 1520. End of the 16th century, Berat contained 461 Muslim houses. Conversion to Islam of the urban population in Berat had increased.<br /> <br /> During WWII, Jews were concealed in the homes and basements of 60 families from the Muslim and Christian communities in Berat. Muslims let Jewish people worship in the local mosque.<br /> <br /> In the 1950s, during the Communist era, Berat became a place of internal exile for those who were deemed public enemies. In 1967, Albanian author Ismail Kadare was sent to Berat, where he spent two years.<br /> <br /> Berat, was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008. It comprises a unique style of architecture with influences from several civilizations that have managed to coexist for centuries throughout the history.</div> Berat - Gorica <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/323415/52681680"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/16/80/52681680.974c7648.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="146" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Berat was known under the ancient name of Antipatrea since at least the 4th century BC. The city eventually was conquered by Macedonian king Philip V until Roman intervention. It was described as the largest settlement with significant walls but got destroyed in 200 BCE and then included within Epirus Nova, in the province of Macedonia. Following the fall of the western Roman Empire the town became part of the unstable frontier of the Byzantine Empire, when it as well suffered by Slavic invasions..<br /> <br /> It became part of the First Bulgarian Empire in the 9th century, in 1018 surrendered to the emperor Basil II, and remained in Byzantine hands until the Second Bulgarian Empire retook the city in 1203.<br /> <br /> In 1272 Byzantine Emperor Michael VIII asked the Albanian leaders of Berat and Durrës to abandon their alliance with Charles I of Naples, leader of the Kingdom of Albania, who had captured and incorporated it in the Kingdom of Albania. However, they contacted Charles about it as a sign of their loyalty. In 1274 Michael VIII recaptured Berat. In 1280-1281 the Sicilian forces laid siege to Berat. In March 1281 a relief force from Constantinople was able to drive off the Sicilian army and Berat again fell under the control of the Byzantine Empire.<br /> <br /> Berat the fell into decline. By the end of the 16th century it had only 710 houses. However, it began to recover by the 17th century, and became a major craft centre. During the first part of the 16th century, Berat was a Christian city and did not contain any Muslim households. Following their expulsion from Spain, a Jewish community existed in Berat that consisted of 25 families between 1519 and 1520. End of the 16th century, Berat contained 461 Muslim houses. Conversion to Islam of the urban population in Berat had increased.<br /> <br /> During WWII, Jews were concealed in the homes and basements of 60 families from the Muslim and Christian communities in Berat. Muslims let Jewish people worship in the local mosque.<br /> <br /> In the 1950s, during the Communist era, Berat became a place of internal exile for those who were deemed public enemies. In 1967, Albanian author Ismail Kadare was sent to Berat, where he spent two years.<br /> <br /> Berat, was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008. It comprises a unique style of architecture with influences from several civilizations that have managed to coexist for centuries throughout the history.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52277994 tag:ipernity.com,2024-01-14,doc-52277994 Sun, 14 Jan 2024 21:22:26 +0000 2023-02-01T16:51:24+01:00 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/323415/52277994"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/79/94/52277994.1682a49f.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="200" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Cáceres goes back to the Roman fortress Castra Caecilia, which was built in 79 BC. A Celtiberian settlement that dates back to around 35 BC. In the 6th century, large parts of the city were destroyed by the invading Visigoths and only later rebuilt by the Moors. The Arabs rebuilt the city, including a wall, palaces, and various towers.<br /> Cáceres was reconquered by the Christians in 1229. During this period the city had an important Jewish quarter. In the 15th century when the total population was 2,000, nearly 140 Jewish families lived in Cáceres. The Jewish population was expelled by Queen Isabella and Ferdinand of Aragon in 1492.<br /> <br /> Cáceres flourished during the Discovery of the Americas, as influential Spanish families and nobles built homes and small palaces there, and many members of families from Extremadura participated in the voyages where they made their fortunes.<br /> <br /> Today Cáceres is a city with a population of about 100.000.</div> Cáceres - Art Nouveau <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/323415/52277994"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/79/94/52277994.1682a49f.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="200" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Cáceres goes back to the Roman fortress Castra Caecilia, which was built in 79 BC. A Celtiberian settlement that dates back to around 35 BC. In the 6th century, large parts of the city were destroyed by the invading Visigoths and only later rebuilt by the Moors. The Arabs rebuilt the city, including a wall, palaces, and various towers.<br /> Cáceres was reconquered by the Christians in 1229. During this period the city had an important Jewish quarter. In the 15th century when the total population was 2,000, nearly 140 Jewish families lived in Cáceres. The Jewish population was expelled by Queen Isabella and Ferdinand of Aragon in 1492.<br /> <br /> Cáceres flourished during the Discovery of the Americas, as influential Spanish families and nobles built homes and small palaces there, and many members of families from Extremadura participated in the voyages where they made their fortunes.<br /> <br /> Today Cáceres is a city with a population of about 100.000.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52277990 tag:ipernity.com,2024-01-14,doc-52277990 Sun, 14 Jan 2024 21:12:24 +0000 2023-02-01T16:42:47+01:00 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/323415/52277990"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/79/90/52277990.01ca0c93.240.jpg?r2" width="156" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Cáceres goes back to the Roman fortress Castra Caecilia, which was built in 79 BC. A Celtiberian settlement that dates back to around 35 BC. In the 6th century, large parts of the city were destroyed by the invading Visigoths and only later rebuilt by the Moors. The Arabs rebuilt the city, including a wall, palaces, and various towers.<br /> Cáceres was reconquered by the Christians in 1229. During this period the city had an important Jewish quarter. In the 15th century when the total population was 2,000, nearly 140 Jewish families lived in Cáceres. The Jewish population was expelled by Queen Isabella and Ferdinand of Aragon in 1492.<br /> <br /> Cáceres flourished during the Discovery of the Americas, as influential Spanish families and nobles built homes and small palaces there, and many members of families from Extremadura participated in the voyages where they made their fortunes.<br /> <br /> Today Cáceres is a city with a population of about 100.000.<br /> Leoncia Gómez was a newspaper seller on the street. Until 1975, at the age of 72, he advertised for the leading regional newspaper. Today her monument stands in front of Regalos Mirón's building decorated with azejulos.</div> Cáceres - Leoncia Gómez <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/323415/52277990"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/79/90/52277990.01ca0c93.240.jpg?r2" width="156" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Cáceres goes back to the Roman fortress Castra Caecilia, which was built in 79 BC. A Celtiberian settlement that dates back to around 35 BC. In the 6th century, large parts of the city were destroyed by the invading Visigoths and only later rebuilt by the Moors. The Arabs rebuilt the city, including a wall, palaces, and various towers.<br /> Cáceres was reconquered by the Christians in 1229. During this period the city had an important Jewish quarter. In the 15th century when the total population was 2,000, nearly 140 Jewish families lived in Cáceres. The Jewish population was expelled by Queen Isabella and Ferdinand of Aragon in 1492.<br /> <br /> Cáceres flourished during the Discovery of the Americas, as influential Spanish families and nobles built homes and small palaces there, and many members of families from Extremadura participated in the voyages where they made their fortunes.<br /> <br /> Today Cáceres is a city with a population of about 100.000.<br /> Leoncia Gómez was a newspaper seller on the street. Until 1975, at the age of 72, he advertised for the leading regional newspaper. Today her monument stands in front of Regalos Mirón's building decorated with azejulos.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52277988 tag:ipernity.com,2024-01-14,doc-52277988 Sun, 14 Jan 2024 20:42:26 +0000 2023-02-01T13:43:31+01:00 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/323415/52277988"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/79/88/52277988.a6baebe2.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="224" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Cáceres goes back to the Roman fortress Castra Caecilia, which was built in 79 BC. A Celtiberian settlement that dates back to around 35 BC. In the 6th century, large parts of the city were destroyed by the invading Visigoths and only later rebuilt by the Moors. The Arabs rebuilt the city, including a wall, palaces, and various towers.<br /> Cáceres was reconquered by the Christians in 1229. During this period the city had an important Jewish quarter. In the 15th century when the total population was 2,000, nearly 140 Jewish families lived in Cáceres. The Jewish population was expelled by Queen Isabella and Ferdinand of Aragon in 1492.<br /> <br /> Cáceres flourished during the Discovery of the Americas, as influential Spanish families and nobles built homes and small palaces there, and many members of families from Extremadura participated in the voyages where they made their fortunes.<br /> <br /> Today Cáceres is a city with a population of about 100.000.<br /> <br /> <br /> Lourdes Grottos can be found all over Europe. This one is in the Iglesia de San Mateo.</div> Cáceres - Lourdes <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/323415/52277988"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/79/88/52277988.a6baebe2.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="224" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Cáceres goes back to the Roman fortress Castra Caecilia, which was built in 79 BC. A Celtiberian settlement that dates back to around 35 BC. In the 6th century, large parts of the city were destroyed by the invading Visigoths and only later rebuilt by the Moors. The Arabs rebuilt the city, including a wall, palaces, and various towers.<br /> Cáceres was reconquered by the Christians in 1229. During this period the city had an important Jewish quarter. In the 15th century when the total population was 2,000, nearly 140 Jewish families lived in Cáceres. The Jewish population was expelled by Queen Isabella and Ferdinand of Aragon in 1492.<br /> <br /> Cáceres flourished during the Discovery of the Americas, as influential Spanish families and nobles built homes and small palaces there, and many members of families from Extremadura participated in the voyages where they made their fortunes.<br /> <br /> Today Cáceres is a city with a population of about 100.000.<br /> <br /> <br /> Lourdes Grottos can be found all over Europe. This one is in the Iglesia de San Mateo.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52277974 tag:ipernity.com,2024-01-14,doc-52277974 Sun, 14 Jan 2024 20:25:18 +0000 2023-02-01T13:49:40+01:00 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/323415/52277974"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/79/74/52277974.dda1a527.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="157" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Cáceres goes back to the Roman fortress Castra Caecilia, which was built in 79 BC. A Celtiberian settlement that dates back to around 35 BC. In the 6th century, large parts of the city were destroyed by the invading Visigoths and only later rebuilt by the Moors. The Arabs rebuilt the city, including a wall, palaces, and various towers.<br /> Cáceres was reconquered by the Christians in 1229. During this period the city had an important Jewish quarter. In the 15th century when the total population was 2,000, nearly 140 Jewish families lived in Cáceres. The Jewish population was expelled by Queen Isabella and Ferdinand of Aragon in 1492.<br /> <br /> Cáceres flourished during the Discovery of the Americas, as influential Spanish families and nobles built homes and small palaces there, and many members of families from Extremadura participated in the voyages where they made their fortunes.<br /> <br /> Today Cáceres is a city with a population of about 100.000.<br /> <br /> The old town of Cáceres has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1986.<br /> <br /> From the UNESCO papers:<br /> <br /> “The authenticity of the property has been largely preserved in the Gothic-Renaissance city, with a large number and quality of 15th-century noble buildings (fortress houses) and 16th-century palatial houses with a significant proportion of granite masonry still remaining. Cáceres still has a considerable number of buildings that testify to the noble battles and the peace created by the unification of the different kingdoms by the Catholic King and Queen."</div> Cáceres <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/323415/52277974"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/79/74/52277974.dda1a527.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="157" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Cáceres goes back to the Roman fortress Castra Caecilia, which was built in 79 BC. A Celtiberian settlement that dates back to around 35 BC. In the 6th century, large parts of the city were destroyed by the invading Visigoths and only later rebuilt by the Moors. The Arabs rebuilt the city, including a wall, palaces, and various towers.<br /> Cáceres was reconquered by the Christians in 1229. During this period the city had an important Jewish quarter. In the 15th century when the total population was 2,000, nearly 140 Jewish families lived in Cáceres. The Jewish population was expelled by Queen Isabella and Ferdinand of Aragon in 1492.<br /> <br /> Cáceres flourished during the Discovery of the Americas, as influential Spanish families and nobles built homes and small palaces there, and many members of families from Extremadura participated in the voyages where they made their fortunes.<br /> <br /> Today Cáceres is a city with a population of about 100.000.<br /> <br /> The old town of Cáceres has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1986.<br /> <br /> From the UNESCO papers:<br /> <br /> “The authenticity of the property has been largely preserved in the Gothic-Renaissance city, with a large number and quality of 15th-century noble buildings (fortress houses) and 16th-century palatial houses with a significant proportion of granite masonry still remaining. Cáceres still has a considerable number of buildings that testify to the noble battles and the peace created by the unification of the different kingdoms by the Catholic King and Queen."</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52277960 tag:ipernity.com,2024-01-14,doc-52277960 Sun, 14 Jan 2024 20:09:40 +0000 2023-02-01T12:54:27+01:00 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/323415/52277960"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/79/60/52277960.22115e6e.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="176" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Cáceres goes back to the Roman fortress Castra Caecilia, which was built in 79 BC. A Celtiberian settlement that dates back to around 35 BC. In the 6th century, large parts of the city were destroyed by the invading Visigoths and only later rebuilt by the Moors. The Arabs rebuilt the city, including a wall, palaces, and various towers.<br /> Cáceres was reconquered by the Christians in 1229. During this period the city had an important Jewish quarter. In the 15th century when the total population was 2,000, nearly 140 Jewish families lived in Cáceres. The Jewish population was expelled by Queen Isabella and Ferdinand of Aragon in 1492.<br /> <br /> Cáceres flourished during the Discovery of the Americas, as influential Spanish families and nobles built homes and small palaces there, and many members of families from Extremadura participated in the voyages where they made their fortunes.<br /> <br /> Today Cáceres is a city with a population of about 100.000.<br /> <br /> The museum is located in the historic town of the city and is housed in two historic buildings, the “Palacio de las Veletas” and the “Casa de los Caballos”.<br /> The "aljibe" (cistern) under the museum is an example of Islamic architecture. It was once part of an Arab palace, that no longer exists, but was used as a public water supply until the early 20th century. The Arabian horseshoe arches rest on Roman and Visogothic columns taken from demolished buildings.</div> Cáceres - Museo de Cáceres <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/323415/52277960"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/79/60/52277960.22115e6e.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="176" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Cáceres goes back to the Roman fortress Castra Caecilia, which was built in 79 BC. A Celtiberian settlement that dates back to around 35 BC. In the 6th century, large parts of the city were destroyed by the invading Visigoths and only later rebuilt by the Moors. The Arabs rebuilt the city, including a wall, palaces, and various towers.<br /> Cáceres was reconquered by the Christians in 1229. During this period the city had an important Jewish quarter. In the 15th century when the total population was 2,000, nearly 140 Jewish families lived in Cáceres. The Jewish population was expelled by Queen Isabella and Ferdinand of Aragon in 1492.<br /> <br /> Cáceres flourished during the Discovery of the Americas, as influential Spanish families and nobles built homes and small palaces there, and many members of families from Extremadura participated in the voyages where they made their fortunes.<br /> <br /> Today Cáceres is a city with a population of about 100.000.<br /> <br /> The museum is located in the historic town of the city and is housed in two historic buildings, the “Palacio de las Veletas” and the “Casa de los Caballos”.<br /> The "aljibe" (cistern) under the museum is an example of Islamic architecture. It was once part of an Arab palace, that no longer exists, but was used as a public water supply until the early 20th century. The Arabian horseshoe arches rest on Roman and Visogothic columns taken from demolished buildings.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52277928 tag:ipernity.com,2024-01-14,doc-52277928 Sun, 14 Jan 2024 19:04:03 +0000 2023-02-01T20:04:03+01:00 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/323415/52277928"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/79/28/52277928.fd6f0f18.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="174" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Cáceres goes back to the Roman fortress Castra Caecilia, which was built in 79 BC. A Celtiberian settlement that dates back to around 35 BC. In the 6th century, large parts of the city were destroyed by the invading Visigoths and only later rebuilt by the Moors. The Arabs rebuilt the city, including a wall, palaces, and various towers.<br /> Cáceres was reconquered by the Christians in 1229. During this period the city had an important Jewish quarter. In the 15th century when the total population was 2,000, nearly 140 Jewish families lived in Cáceres. The Jewish population was expelled by Queen Isabella and Ferdinand of Aragon in 1492.<br /> <br /> Cáceres flourished during the Discovery of the Americas, as influential Spanish families and nobles built homes and small palaces there, and many members of families from Extremadura participated in the voyages where they made their fortunes.<br /> <br /> Today Cáceres is a city with a population of about 100.000.<br /> <br /> The museum is located in the historic town of the city and is housed in two historic buildings, the “Palacio de las Veletas” and the “Casa de los Caballos”.<br /> <br /> Bronze fibulae in the shape of eagles<br /> Visigothic,<br /> 5th/6th century</div> Cáceres - Museo de Cáceres <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/323415/52277928"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/79/28/52277928.fd6f0f18.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="174" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Cáceres goes back to the Roman fortress Castra Caecilia, which was built in 79 BC. A Celtiberian settlement that dates back to around 35 BC. In the 6th century, large parts of the city were destroyed by the invading Visigoths and only later rebuilt by the Moors. The Arabs rebuilt the city, including a wall, palaces, and various towers.<br /> Cáceres was reconquered by the Christians in 1229. During this period the city had an important Jewish quarter. In the 15th century when the total population was 2,000, nearly 140 Jewish families lived in Cáceres. The Jewish population was expelled by Queen Isabella and Ferdinand of Aragon in 1492.<br /> <br /> Cáceres flourished during the Discovery of the Americas, as influential Spanish families and nobles built homes and small palaces there, and many members of families from Extremadura participated in the voyages where they made their fortunes.<br /> <br /> Today Cáceres is a city with a population of about 100.000.<br /> <br /> The museum is located in the historic town of the city and is housed in two historic buildings, the “Palacio de las Veletas” and the “Casa de los Caballos”.<br /> <br /> Bronze fibulae in the shape of eagles<br /> Visigothic,<br /> 5th/6th century</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52277918 tag:ipernity.com,2024-01-14,doc-52277918 Sun, 14 Jan 2024 18:48:26 +0000 2023-02-01T12:47:37+01:00 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/323415/52277918"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/79/18/52277918.dfadb814.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="214" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Cáceres goes back to the Roman fortress Castra Caecilia, which was built in 79 BC. A Celtiberian settlement that dates back to around 35 BC. In the 6th century, large parts of the city were destroyed by the invading Visigoths and only later rebuilt by the Moors. The Arabs rebuilt the city, including a wall, palaces, and various towers.<br /> Cáceres was reconquered by the Christians in 1229. During this period the city had an important Jewish quarter. In the 15th century when the total population was 2,000, nearly 140 Jewish families lived in Cáceres. The Jewish population was expelled by Queen Isabella and Ferdinand of Aragon in 1492.<br /> <br /> Cáceres flourished during the Discovery of the Americas, as influential Spanish families and nobles built homes and small palaces there, and many members of families from Extremadura participated in the voyages where they made their fortunes.<br /> <br /> Today Cáceres is a city with a population of about 100.000.<br /> <br /> The museum is located in the historic town of the city and is housed in two historic buildings, the “Palacio de las Veletas” and the “Casa de los Caballos”.<br /> <br /> Belt buckles,<br /> Visigothic,<br /> 5th/6th century</div> Cáceres - Museo de Cáceres <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/323415/52277918"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/79/18/52277918.dfadb814.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="214" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Cáceres goes back to the Roman fortress Castra Caecilia, which was built in 79 BC. A Celtiberian settlement that dates back to around 35 BC. In the 6th century, large parts of the city were destroyed by the invading Visigoths and only later rebuilt by the Moors. The Arabs rebuilt the city, including a wall, palaces, and various towers.<br /> Cáceres was reconquered by the Christians in 1229. During this period the city had an important Jewish quarter. In the 15th century when the total population was 2,000, nearly 140 Jewish families lived in Cáceres. The Jewish population was expelled by Queen Isabella and Ferdinand of Aragon in 1492.<br /> <br /> Cáceres flourished during the Discovery of the Americas, as influential Spanish families and nobles built homes and small palaces there, and many members of families from Extremadura participated in the voyages where they made their fortunes.<br /> <br /> Today Cáceres is a city with a population of about 100.000.<br /> <br /> The museum is located in the historic town of the city and is housed in two historic buildings, the “Palacio de las Veletas” and the “Casa de los Caballos”.<br /> <br /> Belt buckles,<br /> Visigothic,<br /> 5th/6th century</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52277904 tag:ipernity.com,2024-01-14,doc-52277904 Sun, 14 Jan 2024 18:34:42 +0000 2023-02-01T12:23:31+01:00 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/323415/52277904"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/79/04/52277904.f744935a.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="133" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Cáceres goes back to the Roman fortress Castra Caecilia, which was built in 79 BC. A Celtiberian settlement that dates back to around 35 BC. In the 6th century, large parts of the city were destroyed by the invading Visigoths and only later rebuilt by the Moors. The Arabs rebuilt the city, including a wall, palaces, and various towers.<br /> Cáceres was reconquered by the Christians in 1229. During this period the city had an important Jewish quarter. In the 15th century when the total population was 2,000, nearly 140 Jewish families lived in Cáceres. The Jewish population was expelled by Queen Isabella and Ferdinand of Aragon in 1492.<br /> <br /> Cáceres flourished during the Discovery of the Americas, as influential Spanish families and nobles built homes and small palaces there, and many members of families from Extremadura participated in the voyages where they made their fortunes.<br /> <br /> Today Cáceres is a city with a population of about 100.000.<br /> <br /> The museum is located in the historic town of the city and is housed in two historic buildings, the “Palacio de las Veletas” and the “Casa de los Caballos”.<br /> <br /> Hunting a bull<br /> <br /> Roman mosaic, 2nd-3rd cent. AD</div> Cáceres - Museo de Cáceres <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/323415/52277904"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/79/04/52277904.f744935a.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="133" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Cáceres goes back to the Roman fortress Castra Caecilia, which was built in 79 BC. A Celtiberian settlement that dates back to around 35 BC. In the 6th century, large parts of the city were destroyed by the invading Visigoths and only later rebuilt by the Moors. The Arabs rebuilt the city, including a wall, palaces, and various towers.<br /> Cáceres was reconquered by the Christians in 1229. During this period the city had an important Jewish quarter. In the 15th century when the total population was 2,000, nearly 140 Jewish families lived in Cáceres. The Jewish population was expelled by Queen Isabella and Ferdinand of Aragon in 1492.<br /> <br /> Cáceres flourished during the Discovery of the Americas, as influential Spanish families and nobles built homes and small palaces there, and many members of families from Extremadura participated in the voyages where they made their fortunes.<br /> <br /> Today Cáceres is a city with a population of about 100.000.<br /> <br /> The museum is located in the historic town of the city and is housed in two historic buildings, the “Palacio de las Veletas” and the “Casa de los Caballos”.<br /> <br /> Hunting a bull<br /> <br /> Roman mosaic, 2nd-3rd cent. AD</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52277850 tag:ipernity.com,2024-01-14,doc-52277850 Sun, 14 Jan 2024 17:04:05 +0000 2023-02-01T12:22:39+01:00 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/323415/52277850"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/78/50/52277850.f1f5b955.240.jpg?r2" width="239" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Cáceres goes back to the Roman fortress Castra Caecilia, which was built in 79 BC. A Celtiberian settlement that dates back to around 35 BC. In the 6th century, large parts of the city were destroyed by the invading Visigoths and only later rebuilt by the Moors. The Arabs rebuilt the city, including a wall, palaces, and various towers.<br /> Cáceres was reconquered by the Christians in 1229. During this period the city had an important Jewish quarter. In the 15th century when the total population was 2,000, nearly 140 Jewish families lived in Cáceres. The Jewish population was expelled by Queen Isabella and Ferdinand of Aragon in 1492.<br /> <br /> Cáceres flourished during the Discovery of the Americas, as influential Spanish families and nobles built homes and small palaces there, and many members of families from Extremadura participated in the voyages where they made their fortunes.<br /> <br /> Today Cáceres is a city with a population of about 100.000.<br /> <br /> The museum is located in the historic town of the city and is housed in two historic buildings, the “Palacio de las Veletas” and the “Casa de los Caballos”.<br /> <br /> Hunting a bull<br /> <br /> Roman mosaic, 2nd-3rd cent. AD</div> Cáceres - Museo de Cáceres <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/323415/52277850"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/78/50/52277850.f1f5b955.240.jpg?r2" width="239" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Cáceres goes back to the Roman fortress Castra Caecilia, which was built in 79 BC. A Celtiberian settlement that dates back to around 35 BC. In the 6th century, large parts of the city were destroyed by the invading Visigoths and only later rebuilt by the Moors. The Arabs rebuilt the city, including a wall, palaces, and various towers.<br /> Cáceres was reconquered by the Christians in 1229. During this period the city had an important Jewish quarter. In the 15th century when the total population was 2,000, nearly 140 Jewish families lived in Cáceres. The Jewish population was expelled by Queen Isabella and Ferdinand of Aragon in 1492.<br /> <br /> Cáceres flourished during the Discovery of the Americas, as influential Spanish families and nobles built homes and small palaces there, and many members of families from Extremadura participated in the voyages where they made their fortunes.<br /> <br /> Today Cáceres is a city with a population of about 100.000.<br /> <br /> The museum is located in the historic town of the city and is housed in two historic buildings, the “Palacio de las Veletas” and the “Casa de los Caballos”.<br /> <br /> Hunting a bull<br /> <br /> Roman mosaic, 2nd-3rd cent. AD</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52277826 tag:ipernity.com,2024-01-14,doc-52277826 Sun, 14 Jan 2024 16:49:51 +0000 2023-02-01T12:16:59+01:00 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/323415/52277826"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/78/26/52277826.e21b0dcc.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Cáceres goes back to the Roman fortress Castra Caecilia, which was built in 79 BC. A Celtiberian settlement that dates back to around 35 BC. In the 6th century, large parts of the city were destroyed by the invading Visigoths and only later rebuilt by the Moors. The Arabs rebuilt the city, including a wall, palaces, and various towers.<br /> Cáceres was reconquered by the Christians in 1229. During this period the city had an important Jewish quarter. In the 15th century when the total population was 2,000, nearly 140 Jewish families lived in Cáceres. The Jewish population was expelled by Queen Isabella and Ferdinand of Aragon in 1492.<br /> <br /> Cáceres flourished during the Discovery of the Americas, as influential Spanish families and nobles built homes and small palaces there, and many members of families from Extremadura participated in the voyages where they made their fortunes.<br /> <br /> Today Cáceres is a city with a population of about 100.000.<br /> <br /> The museum is located in the historic town of the city and is housed in two historic buildings, the “Palacio de las Veletas” and the “Casa de los Caballos”.<br /> <br /> "Verracos" are biomorphic sculptures made of granite representing wild boars or bulls.</div> Cáceres - Museo de Cáceres <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/323415/52277826"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/78/26/52277826.e21b0dcc.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Cáceres goes back to the Roman fortress Castra Caecilia, which was built in 79 BC. A Celtiberian settlement that dates back to around 35 BC. In the 6th century, large parts of the city were destroyed by the invading Visigoths and only later rebuilt by the Moors. The Arabs rebuilt the city, including a wall, palaces, and various towers.<br /> Cáceres was reconquered by the Christians in 1229. During this period the city had an important Jewish quarter. In the 15th century when the total population was 2,000, nearly 140 Jewish families lived in Cáceres. The Jewish population was expelled by Queen Isabella and Ferdinand of Aragon in 1492.<br /> <br /> Cáceres flourished during the Discovery of the Americas, as influential Spanish families and nobles built homes and small palaces there, and many members of families from Extremadura participated in the voyages where they made their fortunes.<br /> <br /> Today Cáceres is a city with a population of about 100.000.<br /> <br /> The museum is located in the historic town of the city and is housed in two historic buildings, the “Palacio de las Veletas” and the “Casa de los Caballos”.<br /> <br /> "Verracos" are biomorphic sculptures made of granite representing wild boars or bulls.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52277772 tag:ipernity.com,2024-01-14,doc-52277772 Sun, 14 Jan 2024 15:28:19 +0000 2023-02-01T12:15:10+01:00 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/323415/52277772"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/77/72/52277772.03af2289.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="216" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Cáceres goes back to the Roman fortress Castra Caecilia, which was built in 79 BC. A Celtiberian settlement that dates back to around 35 BC. In the 6th century, large parts of the city were destroyed by the invading Visigoths and only later rebuilt by the Moors. The Arabs rebuilt the city, including a wall, palaces, and various towers.<br /> Cáceres was reconquered by the Christians in 1229. During this period the city had an important Jewish quarter. In the 15th century when the total population was 2,000, nearly 140 Jewish families lived in Cáceres. The Jewish population was expelled by Queen Isabella and Ferdinand of Aragon in 1492.<br /> <br /> Cáceres flourished during the Discovery of the Americas, as influential Spanish families and nobles built homes and small palaces there, and many members of families from Extremadura participated in the voyages where they made their fortunes.<br /> <br /> Today Cáceres is a city with a population of about 100.000.<br /> <br /> The museum is located in the historic town of the city and is housed in two historic buildings, the “Palacio de las Veletas” and the “Casa de los Caballos”.<br /> <br /> Bronze votive offering in the form of a goat.<br /> Bronze, 1 c. BC</div> Cáceres - Museo de Cáceres <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/323415/52277772"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/77/72/52277772.03af2289.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="216" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Cáceres goes back to the Roman fortress Castra Caecilia, which was built in 79 BC. A Celtiberian settlement that dates back to around 35 BC. In the 6th century, large parts of the city were destroyed by the invading Visigoths and only later rebuilt by the Moors. The Arabs rebuilt the city, including a wall, palaces, and various towers.<br /> Cáceres was reconquered by the Christians in 1229. During this period the city had an important Jewish quarter. In the 15th century when the total population was 2,000, nearly 140 Jewish families lived in Cáceres. The Jewish population was expelled by Queen Isabella and Ferdinand of Aragon in 1492.<br /> <br /> Cáceres flourished during the Discovery of the Americas, as influential Spanish families and nobles built homes and small palaces there, and many members of families from Extremadura participated in the voyages where they made their fortunes.<br /> <br /> Today Cáceres is a city with a population of about 100.000.<br /> <br /> The museum is located in the historic town of the city and is housed in two historic buildings, the “Palacio de las Veletas” and the “Casa de los Caballos”.<br /> <br /> Bronze votive offering in the form of a goat.<br /> Bronze, 1 c. BC</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52277770 tag:ipernity.com,2024-01-14,doc-52277770 Sun, 14 Jan 2024 15:14:17 +0000 2023-02-01T16:14:17+01:00 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/323415/52277770"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/77/70/52277770.ce09e1a7.240.jpg?r2" width="108" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Cáceres goes back to the Roman fortress Castra Caecilia, which was built in 79 BC. A Celtiberian settlement that dates back to around 35 BC. In the 6th century, large parts of the city were destroyed by the invading Visigoths and only later rebuilt by the Moors. The Arabs rebuilt the city, including a wall, palaces, and various towers.<br /> Cáceres was reconquered by the Christians in 1229. During this period the city had an important Jewish quarter. In the 15th century when the total population was 2,000, nearly 140 Jewish families lived in Cáceres. The Jewish population was expelled by Queen Isabella and Ferdinand of Aragon in 1492.<br /> <br /> Cáceres flourished during the Discovery of the Americas, as influential Spanish families and nobles built homes and small palaces there, and many members of families from Extremadura participated in the voyages where they made their fortunes.<br /> <br /> Today Cáceres is a city with a population of about 100.000.<br /> <br /> The museum is located in the historic town of the city and is housed in two historic buildings, the “Palacio de las Veletas” and the “Casa de los Caballos”.<br /> <br /> A tombstone of a Bronze Age warrior (showing a lance, a shield, and a sword). Later a Latin funerary inscription was added.</div> Cáceres - Museo de Cáceres <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/323415/52277770"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/77/70/52277770.ce09e1a7.240.jpg?r2" width="108" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Cáceres goes back to the Roman fortress Castra Caecilia, which was built in 79 BC. A Celtiberian settlement that dates back to around 35 BC. In the 6th century, large parts of the city were destroyed by the invading Visigoths and only later rebuilt by the Moors. The Arabs rebuilt the city, including a wall, palaces, and various towers.<br /> Cáceres was reconquered by the Christians in 1229. During this period the city had an important Jewish quarter. In the 15th century when the total population was 2,000, nearly 140 Jewish families lived in Cáceres. The Jewish population was expelled by Queen Isabella and Ferdinand of Aragon in 1492.<br /> <br /> Cáceres flourished during the Discovery of the Americas, as influential Spanish families and nobles built homes and small palaces there, and many members of families from Extremadura participated in the voyages where they made their fortunes.<br /> <br /> Today Cáceres is a city with a population of about 100.000.<br /> <br /> The museum is located in the historic town of the city and is housed in two historic buildings, the “Palacio de las Veletas” and the “Casa de los Caballos”.<br /> <br /> A tombstone of a Bronze Age warrior (showing a lance, a shield, and a sword). Later a Latin funerary inscription was added.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52277322 tag:ipernity.com,2024-01-13,doc-52277322 Sat, 13 Jan 2024 22:55:40 +0000 2023-02-01T12:10:44+01:00 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/323415/52277322"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/73/22/52277322.bec04742.240.jpg?r2" width="109" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Cáceres goes back to the Roman fortress Castra Caecilia, which was built in 79 BC. A Celtiberian settlement that dates back to around 35 BC. In the 6th century, large parts of the city were destroyed by the invading Visigoths and only later rebuilt by the Moors. The Arabs rebuilt the city, including a wall, palaces, and various towers.<br /> Cáceres was reconquered by the Christians in 1229. During this period the city had an important Jewish quarter. In the 15th century when the total population was 2,000, nearly 140 Jewish families lived in Cáceres. The Jewish population was expelled by Queen Isabella and Ferdinand of Aragon in 1492.<br /> <br /> Cáceres flourished during the Discovery of the Americas, as influential Spanish families and nobles built homes and small palaces there, and many members of families from Extremadura participated in the voyages where they made their fortunes.<br /> <br /> Today Cáceres is a city with a population of about 100.000.<br /> <br /> The museum is located in the historic town of the city and is housed in two historic buildings, the “Palacio de las Veletas” and the “Casa de los Caballos”.<br /> <br /> Stele / 3rd-2nd millennium BC BC</div> Cáceres - Museo de Cáceres <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/323415/52277322"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/73/22/52277322.bec04742.240.jpg?r2" width="109" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Cáceres goes back to the Roman fortress Castra Caecilia, which was built in 79 BC. A Celtiberian settlement that dates back to around 35 BC. In the 6th century, large parts of the city were destroyed by the invading Visigoths and only later rebuilt by the Moors. The Arabs rebuilt the city, including a wall, palaces, and various towers.<br /> Cáceres was reconquered by the Christians in 1229. During this period the city had an important Jewish quarter. In the 15th century when the total population was 2,000, nearly 140 Jewish families lived in Cáceres. The Jewish population was expelled by Queen Isabella and Ferdinand of Aragon in 1492.<br /> <br /> Cáceres flourished during the Discovery of the Americas, as influential Spanish families and nobles built homes and small palaces there, and many members of families from Extremadura participated in the voyages where they made their fortunes.<br /> <br /> Today Cáceres is a city with a population of about 100.000.<br /> <br /> The museum is located in the historic town of the city and is housed in two historic buildings, the “Palacio de las Veletas” and the “Casa de los Caballos”.<br /> <br /> Stele / 3rd-2nd millennium BC BC</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52277320 tag:ipernity.com,2024-01-13,doc-52277320 Sat, 13 Jan 2024 22:47:55 +0000 2023-02-01T12:10:11+01:00 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/323415/52277320"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/73/20/52277320.904b3ac8.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="199" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Cáceres goes back to the Roman fortress Castra Caecilia, which was built in 79 BC. A Celtiberian settlement that dates back to around 35 BC. In the 6th century, large parts of the city were destroyed by the invading Visigoths and only later rebuilt by the Moors. The Arabs rebuilt the city, including a wall, palaces, and various towers.<br /> Cáceres was reconquered by the Christians in 1229. During this period the city had an important Jewish quarter. In the 15th century when the total population was 2,000, nearly 140 Jewish families lived in Cáceres. The Jewish population was expelled by Queen Isabella and Ferdinand of Aragon in 1492.<br /> <br /> Cáceres flourished during the Discovery of the Americas, as influential Spanish families and nobles built homes and small palaces there, and many members of families from Extremadura participated in the voyages where they made their fortunes.<br /> <br /> Today Cáceres is a city with a population of about 100.000.<br /> <br /> The museum is located in the historic town of the city and is housed in two historic buildings, the “Palacio de las Veletas” and the “Casa de los Caballos”.<br /> <br /> Idols / 3rd millennium BC</div> Cáceres - Museo de Cáceres <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/323415/52277320"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/73/20/52277320.904b3ac8.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="199" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Cáceres goes back to the Roman fortress Castra Caecilia, which was built in 79 BC. A Celtiberian settlement that dates back to around 35 BC. In the 6th century, large parts of the city were destroyed by the invading Visigoths and only later rebuilt by the Moors. The Arabs rebuilt the city, including a wall, palaces, and various towers.<br /> Cáceres was reconquered by the Christians in 1229. During this period the city had an important Jewish quarter. In the 15th century when the total population was 2,000, nearly 140 Jewish families lived in Cáceres. The Jewish population was expelled by Queen Isabella and Ferdinand of Aragon in 1492.<br /> <br /> Cáceres flourished during the Discovery of the Americas, as influential Spanish families and nobles built homes and small palaces there, and many members of families from Extremadura participated in the voyages where they made their fortunes.<br /> <br /> Today Cáceres is a city with a population of about 100.000.<br /> <br /> The museum is located in the historic town of the city and is housed in two historic buildings, the “Palacio de las Veletas” and the “Casa de los Caballos”.<br /> <br /> Idols / 3rd millennium BC</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52277274 tag:ipernity.com,2024-01-13,doc-52277274 Sat, 13 Jan 2024 21:33:31 +0000 2023-02-01T12:25:10+01:00 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/323415/52277274"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/72/74/52277274.9f730c52.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="171" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Cáceres goes back to the Roman fortress Castra Caecilia, which was built in 79 BC. A Celtiberian settlement that dates back to around 35 BC. In the 6th century, large parts of the city were destroyed by the invading Visigoths and only later rebuilt by the Moors. The Arabs rebuilt the city, including a wall, palaces, and various towers.<br /> Cáceres was reconquered by the Christians in 1229. During this period the city had an important Jewish quarter. In the 15th century when the total population was 2,000, nearly 140 Jewish families lived in Cáceres. The Jewish population was expelled by Queen Isabella and Ferdinand of Aragon in 1492.<br /> <br /> Cáceres flourished during the Discovery of the Americas, as influential Spanish families and nobles built homes and small palaces there, and many members of families from Extremadura participated in the voyages where they made their fortunes.<br /> <br /> Today Cáceres is a city with a population of about 100.000.<br /> <br /> The museum is located in the historic town of the city and is housed in two historic buildings, the “Palacio de las Veletas” and the “Casa de los Caballos”.<br /> <br /> The interior is arranged around a square courtyard from 1600.</div> Cáceres - Museo de Cáceres <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/323415/52277274"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/72/74/52277274.9f730c52.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="171" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Cáceres goes back to the Roman fortress Castra Caecilia, which was built in 79 BC. A Celtiberian settlement that dates back to around 35 BC. In the 6th century, large parts of the city were destroyed by the invading Visigoths and only later rebuilt by the Moors. The Arabs rebuilt the city, including a wall, palaces, and various towers.<br /> Cáceres was reconquered by the Christians in 1229. During this period the city had an important Jewish quarter. In the 15th century when the total population was 2,000, nearly 140 Jewish families lived in Cáceres. The Jewish population was expelled by Queen Isabella and Ferdinand of Aragon in 1492.<br /> <br /> Cáceres flourished during the Discovery of the Americas, as influential Spanish families and nobles built homes and small palaces there, and many members of families from Extremadura participated in the voyages where they made their fortunes.<br /> <br /> Today Cáceres is a city with a population of about 100.000.<br /> <br /> The museum is located in the historic town of the city and is housed in two historic buildings, the “Palacio de las Veletas” and the “Casa de los Caballos”.<br /> <br /> The interior is arranged around a square courtyard from 1600.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52277198 tag:ipernity.com,2024-01-13,doc-52277198 Sat, 13 Jan 2024 21:11:58 +0000 2023-02-01T18:14:08+01:00 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/323415/52277198"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/71/98/52277198.f252f6db.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="166" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Cáceres goes back to the Roman fortress Castra Caecilia, which was built in 79 BC. A Celtiberian settlement that dates back to around 35 BC. In the 6th century, large parts of the city were destroyed by the invading Visigoths and only later rebuilt by the Moors. The Arabs rebuilt the city, including a wall, palaces, and various towers.<br /> Cáceres was reconquered by the Christians in 1229. During this period the city had an important Jewish quarter. In the 15th century when the total population was 2,000, nearly 140 Jewish families lived in Cáceres. The Jewish population was expelled by Queen Isabella and Ferdinand of Aragon in 1492.<br /> <br /> Cáceres flourished during the Discovery of the Americas, as influential Spanish families and nobles built homes and small palaces there, and many members of families from Extremadura participated in the voyages where they made their fortunes.<br /> <br /> Today Cáceres is a city with a population of about 100.000.<br /> <br /> The Church of San Francisco Javier is an 18th-century Baroque-style Jesuit church. It was built next to the attached monastery with the fortune of a Jesuit from the Figueroa family. Work began in 1698 and was completed in 1755.</div> Cáceres - San Francisco Javier <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/323415/52277198"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/71/98/52277198.f252f6db.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="166" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Cáceres goes back to the Roman fortress Castra Caecilia, which was built in 79 BC. A Celtiberian settlement that dates back to around 35 BC. In the 6th century, large parts of the city were destroyed by the invading Visigoths and only later rebuilt by the Moors. The Arabs rebuilt the city, including a wall, palaces, and various towers.<br /> Cáceres was reconquered by the Christians in 1229. During this period the city had an important Jewish quarter. In the 15th century when the total population was 2,000, nearly 140 Jewish families lived in Cáceres. The Jewish population was expelled by Queen Isabella and Ferdinand of Aragon in 1492.<br /> <br /> Cáceres flourished during the Discovery of the Americas, as influential Spanish families and nobles built homes and small palaces there, and many members of families from Extremadura participated in the voyages where they made their fortunes.<br /> <br /> Today Cáceres is a city with a population of about 100.000.<br /> <br /> The Church of San Francisco Javier is an 18th-century Baroque-style Jesuit church. It was built next to the attached monastery with the fortune of a Jesuit from the Figueroa family. Work began in 1698 and was completed in 1755.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52277162 tag:ipernity.com,2024-01-13,doc-52277162 Sat, 13 Jan 2024 20:49:54 +0000 2023-02-01T17:49:31+01:00 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/323415/52277162"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/71/62/52277162.98be06dd.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="158" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Cáceres goes back to the Roman fortress Castra Caecilia, which was built in 79 BC. A Celtiberian settlement that dates back to around 35 BC. In the 6th century, large parts of the city were destroyed by the invading Visigoths and only later rebuilt by the Moors. The Arabs rebuilt the city, including a wall, palaces, and various towers.<br /> Cáceres was reconquered by the Christians in 1229. During this period the city had an important Jewish quarter. In the 15th century when the total population was 2,000, nearly 140 Jewish families lived in Cáceres. The Jewish population was expelled by Queen Isabella and Ferdinand of Aragon in 1492.<br /> <br /> Cáceres flourished during the Discovery of the Americas, as influential Spanish families and nobles built homes and small palaces there, and many members of families from Extremadura participated in the voyages where they made their fortunes.<br /> <br /> Today Cáceres is a city with a population of about 100.000.<br /> <br /> The Church of San Francisco Javier is an 18th-century Baroque-style Jesuit church. It was built next to the attached monastery with the fortune of a Jesuit from the Figueroa family. Work began in 1698 and was completed in 1755. The large building to the right is the Iglesia de San Mateo<br /> <br /> Here it is seen from the tower of the Concatedral de Santa María</div> Cáceres - San Francisco Javier <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/323415/52277162"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/71/62/52277162.98be06dd.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="158" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Cáceres goes back to the Roman fortress Castra Caecilia, which was built in 79 BC. A Celtiberian settlement that dates back to around 35 BC. In the 6th century, large parts of the city were destroyed by the invading Visigoths and only later rebuilt by the Moors. The Arabs rebuilt the city, including a wall, palaces, and various towers.<br /> Cáceres was reconquered by the Christians in 1229. During this period the city had an important Jewish quarter. In the 15th century when the total population was 2,000, nearly 140 Jewish families lived in Cáceres. The Jewish population was expelled by Queen Isabella and Ferdinand of Aragon in 1492.<br /> <br /> Cáceres flourished during the Discovery of the Americas, as influential Spanish families and nobles built homes and small palaces there, and many members of families from Extremadura participated in the voyages where they made their fortunes.<br /> <br /> Today Cáceres is a city with a population of about 100.000.<br /> <br /> The Church of San Francisco Javier is an 18th-century Baroque-style Jesuit church. It was built next to the attached monastery with the fortune of a Jesuit from the Figueroa family. Work began in 1698 and was completed in 1755. The large building to the right is the Iglesia de San Mateo<br /> <br /> Here it is seen from the tower of the Concatedral de Santa María</div> Martin M. Miles