Transition to democracy Main article: Spanish transition After several years of absolutist dictatorship under Franco, the 20 of November of 1975, the “generalissimo” died, initiating a process of transition towards democracy which lasted until the rise of the socialist Felipe González to power in 1982. The transition marked the return of the monarchy to Spain, with the rise to power of Juan Carlos…
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Spain History Part 4
When the last king of the Habsburg dynasty died without issue, Carlos II, he was succeeded by the grandson of the King of France, Louis XIV (whose mother was Spanish and whose wife was also Spanish), succeeded him on the throne. As a consequence of the French Revolution, as a country located in Europe according to POLITICSEZINE, Spain declared…
Rock Carvings in Portugal and Spain (World Heritage)
The Côa Valley in northeastern Portugal is a Stone Age picture gallery. The rock walls have been provided with pictures and stone carvings over a distance of around 17 km for thousands of years. Some of them are over 25,000 years old. They document the long history of settlements and the way people live. Rock…
Canary Islands Vacation Package
Fantastic beaches, breathtaking mountain landscapes, dense forests and a pleasant climate await you on a Canary Island holiday . There are a total of seven inhabited Canary Islands, which fascinate with their highlights. The eastern islands are ideal for a beach holiday. You can spend an exciting active holiday on the islands in the west….
Five Glamorous Hotels in Barcelona
There is something very special about a city break in Barcelona. According to Abbreviation Finder, it is almost impossible not to fall in love with the city. The location by the Mediterranean is almost perfect, and you can combine shopping and city activities with lazy days at the beach. Barcelona has everything from vibrant nightlife…
Attractions in Bilbao
Getting to the various sights in Bilbao is easy. The city is not particularly large, and also has a good underground that takes you quickly. If you do not have a bad time, you should choose to take some of the transport stages with the charming trams. Bilbao is a city located in Spain. Here…
Attractions in Valencia
Valencia is the third largest city in Spain. According to Abbreviation Finder, there is a lot to see and experience in Valencia. Many of the main attractions are located in or near the old town of Ciudad Vella. If you want to visit these, you should take your legs to help, and you will see…
Mass Media in Spain
Press Spain has approx. 85 daily newspapers. Most are printed in Spanish (Castilian), a minority in Catalan and Basque, and some are fully or partially bilingual. Freedom of the press and freedom of expression is enshrined in the new Spanish Constitution of 1978. The country’s largest media group is PRISA. In 2012, the largest news…
Spain Arts and Literature
Literature The first preserved literary works in Castilian, ie. Spanish in the core country of Castile, is from the 1100’s. Most important are the epic tributes to the war hero Cid, “Poema de mío Cid” and “Cantar de Rodrigo”. The reign of Alfon X (the wise) 1252–84 was conducive to literature and science, and a…
Spain Recent History
On June 15, 1977 there were the elections by universal suffrage won by the Center Union. Second was the Socialist Party Obrero Espanol. Premier Suarez formed the coalition government with the representation of all parties in the country, also in order to obtain homogeneous forces to overcome economic difficulties. In February 1978, however, a reshuffle…