A Visitor鈥檚 Guide to Medina Sidonia, Medina-Sidonia, Spain
Behind the old stone gates is an enchanting scene. Picture perfect white-washed homes line the maze of cobblestone streets and allow you to step back in time. Medina Sidonia鈥檚 medieval dwellings are just one of the draws for visitors to this charming town. Here鈥檚 a guide on how best to explore the many sites when visiting Medina Sidonia.
Originally settled by Phoenicians, it also became an important spot for the Romans, Visigoths and Moors. Its unusual name is a mix of this past. The name Sidonia may have been taken from the Phoenicians, who came from the Lebanese city of Sidon. It was later combined with the Arabic word for city, Medina. In 1264, it was taken over by King Alfonso X鈥檚 troops and eventually became a part of Spain. This mosaic of civilizations can be seen in many parts of this historical town.
The first part of the city to explore is its oldest neighbourhood. To reach it, you must pass through the horseshoe-shaped Shepardess Gate (Arco de la Pastora). This 10th century Moorish gate is part of one of the longest remaining sections of the old city wall. The horseshoe shape was originally used by the Visigoths. The Moors apparently liked it and used this shape so often that it has become synonymous with Moorish architecture. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
Originally settled by Phoenicians, it also became an important spot for the Romans, Visigoths and Moors. Its unusual name is a mix of this past. The name Sidonia may have been taken from the Phoenicians, who came from the Lebanese city of Sidon. It was later combined with the Arabic word for city, Medina. In 1264, it was taken over by King Alfonso X鈥檚 troops and eventually became a part of Spain. This mosaic of civilizations can be seen in many parts of this historical town.
The first part of the city to explore is its oldest neighbourhood. To reach it, you must pass through the horseshoe-shaped Shepardess Gate (Arco de la Pastora). This 10th century Moorish gate is part of one of the longest remaining sections of the old city wall. The horseshoe shape was originally used by the Visigoths. The Moors apparently liked it and used this shape so often that it has become synonymous with Moorish architecture. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: A Visitor鈥檚 Guide to Medina Sidonia
Guide Location: Spain » Medina-Sidonia
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Maggie Kayes
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Guide Location: Spain » Medina-Sidonia
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Maggie Kayes
Read it on Author's Website:
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Shepardess Gate (Arco de la Pastora)
- Fuente Salada (Salt Fountain)
- Bel茅n Arch (Arco de Bel茅n)
- Santa Maria Church
- Do帽a Blanca de Borb贸n Tower
- Medina Sidonia Castle
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