Spring Break 2014: SpainBy Annabel Doyle

• Spain

Madrid

Madrid

• The capital of Spain

• Located at the country’s center

• Official symbol is a bear on its hind legs eating berries from the madroño tree, representing Madrid’s growth

Las Ventas del Espíritu Santo Bullfighting Arena

Las Ventas del Espíritu Santo Bullfighting Arena

• Built in a Neo-Mudéjar style, which was popularized by the Arabic Moors from the 12th century.

• Inaugurated June 17, 1931

• Bullfighting grows increasingly unpopular among Spaniards

Toledo

Toledo

• Once the capital of Spain

• Known for its production of blades and swords

• Once home to three religions, Judaism, Islam, and Christianity. However, Christians now rule.

Segovia

Segovia

• Located at the bottom of the Sierra Guadarrama Mountains

• Home to a massive aqueduct that is made of 20,000 granite blocks

• Peacocks roam the city since they were once kept as a sign of royalty for the King

Estadio Santiago Bernabeu

Estadio Santiago Bernabeu

• Opened December 14, 1947

• Hosted the 1982 World Cup Final

• Once had a seating capacity of 110,000, but this has been reduced to 85,454 due to renovations made to keep the stadium safe