Ronda
Ronda – this name has a beautiful tourist town in Spain. He spread out on two sides of a huge gorge at an altitude of 750 meters. Two beautiful parts of the city are consolidated into one whole by a fixed bridge, built in the 18th century. Ronda territory is 481 km2, and its population – 40 thousand people.
This is an unusual city, from its height you can endlessly admire the local landscapes. The city of Ronda itself is surrounded by persistent walls, which were built even when the Arabs owned it. On this territory there are the ancient gates of Almokabar and Carlos V., erected by all the same Arabs.
The architecture of the city of Ronda is represented by ancient buildings in which the spirit of various nations is present. Mixed styles are felt here, among which Gothic, Romanesque, Arabic predominate. Such a building includes one of the main buildings of Ronda – the magnificent Cathedral of Santa Maria la Mayor, which belongs to the 15th century. True, from this ancient structure, only the tower survived. Nearby is the Church of the Holy Spirit, built by the government to honor the liberation of these lands from the raids of the Moors. Attention is drawn to other buildings, which include the Moorish castle Mondragon, which belongs to 1314, the Marquis de Saltierra building, the Alminar minaret.
Right on the edge of the cliff is located « Tahoe Balcony », which offers a beautiful sight: magnificent landscapes, part of which are impeccable valleys located below. The recognizable place of Ronda, there is also a stone bridge located at an altitude of close to one hundred meters. The main purpose of this building is – the connection of two parts of a single city. The new part of the city of Ronda is also very beautiful and attractive. The colorful street of Carrera Espinel, which is a pedestrian, is especially successful in the local travelers. This street is very popular, because it is here that the commercial side of the tourist Ronda is concentrated. Carrera Espinel provides the opportunity to purchase souvenirs for memory, visit cafes, as well as various shops.
But among all the attractions of this beautiful town, of course, the first place belongs to the ancient arena, which is famous for its noble bullfighting. Scientists claim that it was on these lands that a fascinating Spanish sight arose. The local famous arena, numbered 200 years. Near it there is a bullfighting museum, where various photographs, as well as specific ancient weapons, are displayed.
Goyeska bullfighting is held annually in Ronda, which is a theatrical sight, the plot of which is filled with the life of the 18th century. To meet ladies in this city in chic old-fashioned dresses accompanied by gallant gentlemen cleaned of noble costumes, you must visit Ronda during the celebration days.
The world-famous Torero Pedro Romero Martinez, who lived in this city, is considered the father of the fascinating bullfight, which is famous for Ronda.
