Vera (Almeria)
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- Date: may 31.2008
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The Story of Vera
Vera throughout history has held various sites. Human communities have settled in this, sought the right places according to their material needs (near a river), strategic (on a hill) or commercial (next to a crossroads).
Only Vera's term there are 18 archaeological sites. Some Iberians, otrosVista from the beaches of Vera Carthaginians and Phoenicians, Romans, Arabs, ... Not that we dig up the past of the city, but really it's like to wonder why all the Mediterranean cultures gave them to come live here?. It only takes a few days in Vera to discover the reasons. And is that since the Bronze Age man has appreciated climates like paradise on earth who enjoys all year. With 3,200 hours of sunshine and an average temperature of about 20 ° C.
Yet we must recognize that some passed by. As Hannibal with his elephants. The Carthaginian general Playazo Vera chosen for landing in Europe, to conquer the Roman Empire. And no wonder. In few places could have found a sand bar so splendid, and yet so isolated. The truth is hard to believe that did not stay to spend unaVista from the beaches of Vera season. Surely none of his generals told him about the beauty of the nearby Tabernas desert, or the birds that come to take refuge in the landscape of Cabo de Gata, or the charm of the Sierra de Maria. Sure it kept secret. Just as do many of our visitors in the Twentieth Century. They do not want anyone to know. They would rather keep hidden Vera. Known only by a privileged few who have managed to escape from the crowds of tourist destinations.
Places of interest:
Chapel of San Ramon. Built in 1731 by the Brotherhood of Our Father Jesus.
Chapel of Our Lady of Sorrows. Custody image of Our Lady of Sorrows, Patroness of the city.
Chapel of St. Augustine. Former chapel of the Hospital of the same name, built around 1520.
House built in the mid-nineteenth century by D. Ramon Orozco Gerez, deputy, senator, governor, mayor, leader of the liberal main Almeria and fortune at the time.
Mount of the Holy Spirit. Place of settlement of the Muslim population veratense until the earthquake that destroyed the November 9, 1518.
Convent of the Minims. Strength of the old convent church in which the Fathers lived Minimum from 1606 and until the seizure of 1823.
Church of Our Lady of the Incarnation. Fortified church built in the city center during the first half of the sixteenth century. Rectangular and corner towers, has a style with similarities to the Cathedral of Almeria.
Altarpiece of the Church Parish. Baroque altarpiece from the late eighteenth century, made of wood without polychrome and divided into three levels: the underworld, the Incarnation and the Celestial Glory.
Altarpiece of the Church Parish
City Hall. New building opened in 1881. In the same lies the Archaeological and Ethnographic Museum, which contains numerous examples of veratenses traditions and of different civilizations settled in the area over the centuries. In the ethnographic section presents the traditional local furniture and belongings of the field or the costumes. The other rooms of the museum devoted to local archeology exhibit Argaric other cultures, Roman and Muslim. It stresses, a model of what could be the Muslim settlement in the Hill of the Holy Spirit, before Vera was destroyed by the earthquake in 1518.
The building also houses the Historical Archive, which has one of the largest collections of Andalusia, and the Municipal Library.
Hermitage of the Virgen de Las Huertas. Built to commemorate the assistance given by the loquinos to lift the siege of Moorish chieftain Aben Humeya the September 25, 1569. Every year a procession in memory of this event.
Hermitage of the Virgen de Las Huertas
Glorieta. Recreation area adorned with beautiful gardens. It was built between 1882 and 1887 for the veratenses recreation.
Plaza de Toros. Inaugurated on September 25, 1879, in the local economic boom as a result of mining. Has suffered throughout its history various restorations.
Fountain of the Four Pipe. Seventeenth century.
Vera, leisure
Some visitors come here intending to spend a week or two. They all go to the sensacPaseo marítimoión having fallen short. Because the beach of Vera is not only a splendid arena and his faithful sun. But also the thousands of choices ranging around.
To begin to enjoy not have to go very far. The two parks in the province, the Sierra de Maria and Cabo de Gata, are within walking distance. Hiking, horseback, mountain biking, motocross, may discover an unusual landscape, but also meet all the cultures that passed through this land. The archaeological sites or Villaricos Argar are the most interesting in this part of the Mediterranean. But if you want to have it easier, you can come to the city of Vera and visit the ethnographic museum. On the way, take the opportunity to dive into the market and breathe their colorful environment. Here, among the thousands of people across the region who gather to shop, discover one of the greatest treasures of this land: the friendliness of its people.
And when night comes, get ready for the best. Choose from the move of Mojacar, the seafood of the Port of Garrucha or a typical dinner in the restaurant with more roots in the province: the Terraza Carmona.
Everything is next
Vera and handicrafts:
One of the peculiarities of veratense craft is the type of pottery vessels originating some of this population. This applies to the "pitcher of four peaks", has a globular body, ending in four lobes. A variety of this vessel, which is also manufactured in Vera, is called "jug trap", which is equipped with four false spouts and five peaks in the mouth. The name "jug trap" comes from the enclosure that has the body at the start of the neck, which means that, when trying to drink at any of the spouts, water spilling from his mouth. It is said that co has five peaks as an allegory of the five sides that owns the tower of the Church-Fortress, unique.
Bars on balcony
Among the various crafts and artisans develop their work in Vera, we can highlight:
POTTERY. Bernardino. Contact Tel: 39 12 14 (Tourist Office).
ESPARTO. Antonio Flores. Contact Tel 39 12 14 (Tourist Office).
ARTISTIC MARBLE. Workshop Simon Avila. Tel: 39 07 45.
CRAFTS IN GLASS. Carlos Criado. Telfs.: 39 08 54/39 08 93.
PARCHMENTS. José María Soler. Tel: 39 10 92.
BOBBIN. Constanza Perez Lopez Phone: 39 12 14 (Tourist Office).
EMBROIDERY. Juana Flores. C / Garcilaso de la Vega, 28. Tel: 39 14 68.
CHAINSTITCH. Maria Mulero. Tel: 39 12 14 (Tourist Office).
ARTISAN railings. Contact Tel: 39 12 14 (Tourist Office).
Oven craftsman
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4 Responses to "Vera (Almería)"
It is also a great place to kite surf!
Aque if Pepe? And if you show me haha aver
When you want to figure you come to the little beach and give you some lessons majistrales hahaha.
A big salute.
see ... we will see k to go to know! ... lol and you antonio texas? hehe kisses!
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