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Jerez de la Frontera (Spanish pronunciation: [xeˈɾeθ ðe la fɾonˈteɾa]) or simply Jerez, also cited in old English-language sources as Xeres, is a city and municipality in the province of Cádiz in the autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain.
The city's name started out as "Xeres" in Roman times (though the Phoenicians were here before them), then became "Sherrish" under its Moorish rulers (giving its name to the fortified wine), finally ending up as "Jerez de la Frontera" in the late 14th century, due to its location on the border of the Muslim and Christian-ruled regions.
- Jerez - Sherry, Horses, and Flamenco
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By Tina Andlaw Located inland, 20 km from Sanlúcar, Jerez holds worldwide acclaim for its sherry and brandy production. The word Jerez is derived from Arabic and has now become synonymous with the English word ‘sherry’. The city is equally famous for its fine horses as well as Flamenco music and dance. The town dates back to Moorish times and posse...
The sherry production houses are located, surprisingly, in the centre of the town of Jerez and are generally associated with an element of snobbery and aristocratic pride even to this day. The Spanish word bodega means "cellar", but its generic meaning is "wine manufacturer". Visitors take guided tours of the many Jerez bodegas, such as Gonzalez By...
Jerez is famous for its long - standing Flamenco tradition, making it an excellent place to watch this great art . The Flamenco festival of Jerez (traditionally last week in Feb and fist week in March) is one of the most important in the world, with two weeks of phenomenal music and dance from internationally renowned performers Flamenco dancing is...
The following is a timeline of the history of the city of Jerez de la Frontera, Spain. Prior to 20th century. 1261 - Siege of Jerez by forces of Christian Alfonso X of Castile. 1264 - Alfonso X in power. [1] 1457 - Church of San Dionisio built (approximate date). 1484 - Church of San Miguel construction begins. [1]
The reconstruction of the city wall began towards the end of the Almoravid period and completed during the Almohad dynasty, who took power in Jerez during 1146. The same characteristics are thought to apply to the construction of the fortress.
Dec 29, 2019 · Throughout Xerxes’ reign, the city of Babylon revolted at least twice. In all cases, Xerxes was unforgiving and ruthless, crushing the revolt with the full might of his army in 485 BCE. During his reign, Xerxes’ official title was Shahanshah. The word translates into “king of kings”.
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Sep 13, 2024 · Xerxes I (born c. 519 bce —died 465, Persepolis, Iran) was a Persian king (486–465 bce), the son and successor of Darius I. He is best known for his massive invasion of Greece from across the Hellespont (480 bce), a campaign marked by the battles of Thermopylae, Salamis, and Plataea. His ultimate defeat spelled the beginning of the decline ...
