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Spring Break 2014: SpainBy Annabel Doyle
• Spain
Madrid
Madrid
• The capital of Spain
• Located at the country’s center
• Official symbol is a bear on its hind legs eating berries from the madroño tree, representing Madrid’s growth
Las Ventas del Espíritu Santo Bullfighting Arena
Las Ventas del Espíritu Santo Bullfighting Arena
• Built in a Neo-Mudéjar style, which was popularized by the Arabic Moors from the 12th century.
• Inaugurated June 17, 1931
• Bullfighting grows increasingly unpopular among Spaniards
Toledo
Toledo
• Once the capital of Spain
• Known for its production of blades and swords
• Once home to three religions, Judaism, Islam, and Christianity. However, Christians now rule.
Segovia
Segovia
• Located at the bottom of the Sierra Guadarrama Mountains
• Home to a massive aqueduct that is made of 20,000 granite blocks
• Peacocks roam the city since they were once kept as a sign of royalty for the King
Estadio Santiago Bernabeu
Estadio Santiago Bernabeu
• Opened December 14, 1947
• Hosted the 1982 World Cup Final
• Once had a seating capacity of 110,000, but this has been reduced to 85,454 due to renovations made to keep the stadium safe