"Memories of the Alhambra". Composer: Francisco Tárrega; played by Narciso Yepes.
Saturday, December 15, 2012
♫ Memories of the Alhambra
"Memories of the Alhambra". Composer: Francisco Tárrega; played by Narciso Yepes.
Alhambra (اَلْحَمْرَاء)
Alhambra (arabic: اَلْحَمْرَاء), the complete form of which was Calat Alhambra, is a palace and fortress complex located in Granada, Andalusia, Spain. It was constructed during the mid 10th century by the Umaid Arabic ruler Badis ben Habus of the Kingdom of Granada in al-Andalus, occupying the top of the hill of the Assabica on the southeastern border of the city of Granada.
The Alhambra's Islamic palaces were built for the last Muslim Emirs in Spain and its court, of the Nasrid dynasty. After the Reconquista (reconquest) by the Reyes Católicos ("Catholic Monarchs") in 1492, some portions were used by the Christian rulers. The Palace of Charles V, built by Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor in 1527, was inserted in the Alhambra within the Nasrid fortifications. After being allowed to fall into disrepair for centuries, the Alhambra was "discovered" in the 19th century by European scholars and travelers, with restorations commencing. It is now one of Spain's major tourist attractions, exhibiting the country's most significant and well known Berber Islamic architecture, together with 16th-century and later Christian building and garden interventions. The Alhambra is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the inspiration for many songs and stories.
The Alhambra's Islamic palaces were built for the last Muslim Emirs in Spain and its court, of the Nasrid dynasty. After the Reconquista (reconquest) by the Reyes Católicos ("Catholic Monarchs") in 1492, some portions were used by the Christian rulers. The Palace of Charles V, built by Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor in 1527, was inserted in the Alhambra within the Nasrid fortifications. After being allowed to fall into disrepair for centuries, the Alhambra was "discovered" in the 19th century by European scholars and travelers, with restorations commencing. It is now one of Spain's major tourist attractions, exhibiting the country's most significant and well known Berber Islamic architecture, together with 16th-century and later Christian building and garden interventions. The Alhambra is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the inspiration for many songs and stories.
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Friday, December 14, 2012
GRANADA (غرناطة)
Granada (arabic: غرناطة) is a city and the capital of the province of Granada, in the autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain. Granada is located at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountains, at the confluence of three rivers, the Beiro, the Darro and the Genil. It sits at an elevation of 738 metres above sea level, yet is only one hour from the Mediterranean coast, the Costa Tropical. The Alhambra, a Moorish citadel and palace, is in Granada. It is the most renowned building of the Andalusian Islamic historical legacy with its many cultural attractions that make Granada a popular destination among the touristic cities of Spain. The Almohad influence on architecture is preserved in the area of the city called the Albaicín with its fine examples of Moorish and Morisco construction.
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Wednesday, December 05, 2012
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Visit Bulgaria
Публикация във вестник "Нова Добруджанска трибуна" Добрич
Чуждестранни гости на ЦДГ „Дъга” останаха впечатлени от природата на България
Автор Радио "Добруджа"
Чуждестранни гости на ЦДГ „Дъга” останаха впечатлени от природата на България
Автор Радио "Добруджа"
През миналата седмица в ЦДГ № 11 „Дъга” в Добрич се проведе работна среща по международния проект ”Природата - нашето удивително богатство” по секторна програма „Коменски”. Домакините, заедно с партньорите по проекта от Полша, Румъния, Португалия, Франция, Словакия, Турция посетиха забележителности от нашия регион. Гостите особено бяха впечатлени от Ботаническата градина в Балчик. Гостите вписаха впечатленията си в книгата за гости: Франция записаха, че ботаническата градина е прекрасна. Поляците се впечатлиха от богатството и редките растителни видове, португалците се възхитиха от красотата и научната стойност на ботаническата градина. Чужденците се запознаха с Червената книга на БАН за защита на растителните видове и грижите на държавата за резерватите и защитените територии. Участниците в проекта останаха много приятно изненадани. Те не са предполагали, че България е една невероятно красива страна, с уникална природа.
Wednesday, October 03, 2012
Sunday, September 30, 2012
Encina (evergreen oak) - National tree of Spain
The evergreen oak (Quercus Ilex) is a tree of the family Fagaceae, with perennial leaves, typical of the Mediterranean area. So that, in Spain this is the commonest forest species: around three million hectares of oak woods distributed all over the Iberian Peninsula and the Balearic Islands. It is also called carrasca, chaparra or chaparro.
It is a medium-length tree, which may reach 16 to 25 metres high, mainly cultivated in order to obtain its fruits, the well-known acorns. It is a very long-live tree, since in Spain we have specimens possibly aging a thousand years.
Evergreen oaks are usually grown and well-tended in meadows, where their acorns are used to feed the cattle, mainly pigs. Pigs fed exclusively with acorns in meadows produce the best cured ham, internationally known as “pata negra” (black-legged ham). Firewood from evergreen oaks is also used to make an excellent coal. Its wood is very hard and it doesn’t get rot, although it’s difficult to work on, so it is mainly used to make pieces which withstand big efforts and frictions, such as carriages, ploughs, parquet floorings, beams, and so on.
In their natural state, evergreen oaks form vast and very dense forests, along with other typical species of the Mediterranean forest such as pines, rockroses, etc… Moreover, these forests are the best habitat for the Mediterranean fauna, and therefore some of them are ideal hunting preserves while others are the most highly-protected natural reserves. The oak wood is the main ecosystem in several protected natural reserves in Spain, such as the Cabañeros Natural Park, located in our community, Castile- La Mancha.
EVERGREEN OAKS
Castilian evergreen oaks
on slopes and foothills,
mountain ridges and hills,
full of dark undergrowth,
oaks, dark evergreen oaks:
humility and strength!
Antonio Machado,
from Fields of Castile
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
A rhapsody in violet
Aroa Núñez, 1st year compulsory secondary education student in IES Izpisúa Belmonte (Hellín-Spain), was the winer in the photography competition celebrated in Slovakia. Congratulations!
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| A rhapsody in violet |
Saturday, June 09, 2012
Friday, June 08, 2012
Tuesday, June 05, 2012
World Environment Day (WED)
World Environment Day (WED) is celebrated every year on 5th June to raise global awareness of the need to take positive environmental action. It is run by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
It was the day that United Nations Conference on the Human Environment began. The United Nations Conference on the Human Environment was from 5–16 June 1972. It was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1972. The first World Environment Day was on 1973. World Environment Day is hosted every year by a different city with a different theme and is commemorated with an international exposition in the week of 5 June. World Environment Day is in spring in the Northern Hemisphere and fall in the Southern Hemisphere.
World Environment Day is similar to Earth Day.
Eco School
After a big
effort, explanations and even plays, pupils of the school Amélia Vieira Luís,
Portugal, were able to reduce their impact on nature and in the world. Our
school received an excellent rating, a B, by saving electricity, water and CO2
emissions, being the school that wastes less water in the entire county of
Oeiras ...
Portuguese Comenius Corner
The Portuguese Comenius Corner was uptdated after the visit to Poland and now looks like this...
Friday, June 01, 2012
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Portugal national anthem
Recycling Project "BE GREEN BE COOL" in Amelia Vieira Luís School
The recycling project "BE GREEN BE COOL", has as main objective, to inculcate in children the habit of recycling in the classroom, the cafeteria and in its turn home. Emerges from the need to reduce the impact of school in the environment around us, as well as to encourage a change of habits in homes and families of all of them.
Friday, May 25, 2012
Sunday, May 06, 2012
Bee orchid
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| Ophrys apifera |
It generally grows on semi-dry turf in grassland, on limestone, calcareous dunes or in open areas in woodland. It prefers calcareous soils, in bright light or dim light
Saturday, May 05, 2012
Saltwort
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| Salsola genistoides |
Salsola is a genus of the subfamily Salsoloideae in the family Amaranthaceae. A common name of various members of this genus (and related genera) is “saltwort”, for its salt tolerance. This plant is an endemic species in the region of Hellin
Friday, May 04, 2012
Mountain tea
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| Sideritis serrata |
Sideritis (also known as “ironwort”) is a genus of flowering plants well known for their medicinal properties. They are abundant in Mediterranean regions. In Greek "sideritis" can be literally translated as "he who is or has the iron". This is an endemic species in the area of Hellin
Thursday, May 03, 2012
Teucrium
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| Teucrium libanitis |
Teucrium is a genus of perennial plants in the family Lamiaceae. The name is believed to refer to King Teucer of Troy. These species are herbs, shrubs or subshrubs. They are most common in Mediterranean climates and this one is a new endemic species in the SE Iberian Peninsula.
Wednesday, May 02, 2012
International Children's Day
Hi friends, I want to inform you about a festival we celebrated last week.Turkey celebrate April 23rd Children's Day. It is an official holiday dedicated to the children of Turkey and (from 1979 on) the world. The day is celebrated annually in Turkey with spectacular activities. It is celebrated with the principle of "PEACE AT HOME, PEACE IN THE WORLD" through the participation of an average of 42 countries. This year it was celebrated in Konya and more than 100 countries have participated up to today.
Melike Örnek
Melike Örnek
Thymus
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| Thymus funkii |
The genus Thymus contains about 350 species of aromatic perennial herbaceous plants and subshrubs to 40 cm tall in the family Lamiaceae, native to temperate regions in Europe, North Africa and Asia. Thymus funkii is a new endemic species in the SE Albacete.
Tuesday, May 01, 2012
Rosemary
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| Rosmarinus officinalis |
It is a member of the mint family Lamiaceae, and is a woody, perennial herb with fragrant, evergreen, needle-like leaves and white, pink, purple or blue flowers, native to the Mediterranean region. The name derives from the Latin words ros marinus, which translate as dew of the sea. The leaves, both fresh and dried, are used in traditional Mediterranean cuisine and medicine.
Monday, April 30, 2012
White asphodel
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| Asphodelus albus |
Asphodel is an herbaceous perennial plant belonging to the genus Asphodelus and it is native to the Mediterranean area. In Ancient Greece it was associated with mourning and death.
Sunday, April 29, 2012
Violet
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| Viola cazorlensis |
Viola is a genus of flowering in the violet family Violaceae, with around 400–500 species distributed around the world. This plant is an endemic species in the SW of Albacete province.
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