Jerez de la Frontera

Index• Origins.

• Monuments.

• Traditions.

• Wine.

• Horses.

• Conclusion.

• Questions.

• Videos.

Origins

• The true origins of Jerez de la Frontera still remain a

mystery to this day but is no doubt that some form of

settlement existed in Jerez prior to the arrival of the

Romans.

• When the Moors first arrived, Jerez was nothing

more than a castle or fortress, surrounded by a

network of streets, lacking even a city wall.

• The castle was located on the very spot where the

Alcázar stands today and the streets were the same

ones that now surround the Cathedral.

Monuments

Cathedral• The Cathedral of Jerez is high on the mosque and

the church of the Savior.

• It was building in the XVII century with

gothic, baroque and neoclassical style.

• Jerez Cathedral is the old Collegiate Church and

after was proclaimed cathedral the december

10, 1978

Charterhouse

• The Charterhouse of Santa Maria de la Defensión is a monastery

where nowadays, live nuns .

• Its architecture is of a Late Gothic style, corresponding to the start of

construction in the 15th century, with baroque aspects dating from the

17th century.

• The building, completed in the 17th century, has been designated by

the Spanish government as an Historic-Artistic Monument . It was

declared Bien de interés cultural in 1856.

The Alcazar• From the eleventh century, its walls are

preserved in part absorbed by the village's first defensive belt, used first as a stronghold and residence of the Muslim rulers of the time, and then by the Christian governors who ruled the city. So, over time, has resulted in noticeable changes in the configuration of the whole.

• The original Islamic fortress, the gates are kept, the mosque, Arab baths, the octagonal tower and courtyard pavilion Doña Blanca. In later stages, highlights the Keep 15th century and the baroque palace of Villavicencio and the oil mill17th century.

Traditions

Christmas

• In December, Jerez de la Frontera is the venue

for a festive cultural practices and more

characteristic of Andalusian folklore, “las

zambombas”. Since the eighteenth century on the eve of Christmas Eve, friends, neighbors

and family gather in the backyards of

neighbors. They dance and sing carols. The

key instrument is the zambomba.

• In the city center, there is colored lights and

“belenes”. It is very nice go for a walk and feel

the Christmas atmosphere.

Easter• The Easter of Jerez is very beautiful and attractive.

• It is one of the most popular Easter of Andalucía.

• Nowadays, there are 36 brotherhoods which go to

the cathedral and 6 that are waiting to go.

• It was declared of national tourist interest.

Horse Fair

• Is a fair dedicated to the horse.

• Held in May.

• Lasts one week. Star on Sunday and finish the other

Sunday.

• See a wide range of horse-drawn carriages all the

days.

• Jerez booths are very different from other fairs

because each cassette has its own booth cover.

Wine

• Jerez’s exceptional geographical location, its close

proximity to the Atlantic, the local chalky soil, the

palomino grape, and the careful ageing of the

grape must, all combine to give the world the

pleasure of this unique product known the world

ever as sherry.

Horses • A period of great importance in this long tradition

was in the 15th century when the Carthusian monks

brought the world famous Carthusian horse to Jerez.

• Jerez offers numerous possibilities: the incredible

equestrian shows at the Andalusian School of

Equestrian Art and the Hierro del Bocado Stud Farm.

Conclusion• Jerez origins date from the XII century.

• The cathedral, the alcazar an the charterhouse are

the most old monuments of Jerez.

• There are different traditions like Christmas, Easter

and the Fair.

• The wine and the horses are very famous in the

world.

Questions

• The cathedral was building in?

• 1994

• 1876

• XVII

• Which is typical on Jerez Christmas?

• Sing

• Dance

• Zambonba

Questions

• Who is dedicated the fair?

• Horse

• Dogs

• Wine

• Who brought the horses to Jerez?

• Carthusian

• Moors

• Arabs

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