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 ====== A Short Introduction to Talavera de la Reina ======
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 ===== Brief History =====
-The Visigoths, village called barbarian but assimilated the Hispano culture, left their mark and occupied the top tier of the Romans.
+The Iberian Peninsula was assimilated by the Roman culture. Later, Visigoths and Muslims conquered this land but, little by little, Christians took over it again until Muslims were definitely defeated and expelled in 1492.
-Alfonso VI conquered it in 1083. Christians reinforced the first walled enclosure , known as the body of the villa-  incorporating 47 flanking towers , a true example of Christian military architecture of the Middle Ages. Three doors provided access to the first fence, River , San Pedro and Merida. To communicate outside the villa with two bridges, one over the Tagus , whose foundation is in good Roman hand, and another on the river Alberche west were built.
+===== Brief History 2 =====
+Talavera was conquered by Alfonso VI in 1083.  Christians built the first wall with 47 watchtowers, three doors and two bridges. That is the reason why Talavera´s coat of arms has a watchtower with two cows.
+===== Brief History 3 =====
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+Besides many medieval churches, we can find important civil buildings such as the Old Town Hall and the Local Hospital.
-Talavera coat of arms carries one in his watch tower with two cattle in their base. Also in this stage is the creation of the Santa Hermandad Real and Old Talavera , the oldest European rural police which was in force between 1300 and 1834, whose duties included the prosecution of crimes committed in the wild, and the fight against bandits and evildoers.
+===== Brief History 4 =====
-In the medieval urban fabric the main churches and religious buildings were located .. Among the civilian buildings stand the Old Town Hall , The Municipal Hospital ...
+The 16th century is known as “the golden century”. Several important people, like Juan de Mariana, Fernando de Rojas and Francisco de Aguirre represent the flourishing culture of that time. In this period Talavera stood out for its pottery, a trade that still marks the identity of the town.
+===== Brief History 5 =====
+Talavera hosted nearly all the Castilian kings and later the Habsburgs and Bourbons . In the 19th century the Royal Silk Factory was set in Talavera (where our school is now located)  under the patronage of Ferdinand VI. Delicate fabrics emerged from their looms.
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+===== Brief History 6 =====
-It is considered , the sixteenth century, as the " Golden Age ". Figures such as the Jesuit Juan de Mariana, Gabriel Alonso de Herrera, Francisco de Aguirre and Fernando de Rojas represent this flowering . Highlights of this time the production of tableware and ceramic tiling . Today it remains one of the signs of identity of the city .
+In 1809, a famous battle took place in Talavera against French troops during the Independence War. This battle is known as The Battle of Talavera.
+After the Civil War, the number of inhabitants increased greatly in Talavera, in a few years it doubled its population. Today it is the second largest town in Castilla-La Mancha.
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-For our city passed or were they hosted nearly all the Castilian kings and later the Habsburgs and Bourbons . The Royal Factories Tissue Gold and Silver were founded under the royal patronage of Ferdinand VI. Delicate fabrics emerged from their looms walked by name Talavera for Spain and Europe. They were especially popular in the Court of Madrid. The royal factories were in operation between 1748 and 1851 .
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-The War of Independence had here one of the main sceneries , as the city was taken several times by the French. They destroyed a good part of the monumental documentary heritage and our convents and churches. In July 1809 the famous Battle of Talavera, commemorated in a spectacular monument took place . But the point of the urban and demographic Talavera launch would take place after the disastrous Civil War. In a few years the population doubled and today is the second most popular city in Castile -La Mancha.
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-In Talavera, there were a lot of crops like cereals, tobacco... farms with cattle and a royal factory in the same place where it is Ribera del Tajo now;  the factory made delicate silks with gold and silver.
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 In 1809, during the Spanish War of Independence, the battle of Talavera began in the north of the city, and the defense of this city was an important battle in this war.
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-===== Comparison of images of Talavera de la Reina =====
-Centro de Amigos.
-{{:start:4-spain:a-research:ca.jpg?200|}}               {{:start:4-spain:a-research:centro_de_amigos.jpg?200|}}
-La portiña
-{{:start:4-spain:a-research:portina.png?200|}}            {{:start:4-spain:a-research:4925634753_1060002848_z.jpg?200|}}
-Puente de Hierro o Reina Sofía
-{{:start:4-spain:a-research:ph.jpg?200|}}          {{:start:4-spain:a-research:puente_de_hierro_15_copiar_.jpg?200|}}
-Puerta de Sevilla y restos del Alcázar
-{{:start:4-spain:a-research:puerta_de_sevilla_y_restos_del_alcazar.jpg?200|}}
-Iglesia de los Jesuitas. At present the building is called Palenque and is used for theatrical productions.
-{{:start:4-spain:a-research:fachada_de_la_iglesia_de_los_jesuitas.jpg?200|}}
-Plaza del Reloj
-{{:start:4-spain:a-research:plaza21-620x400.jpg?200|}}
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