Spain is really wonderful
Yes, it is really so. This is a wonderful country; look at its nature, culture and tradition, museums, parks, monuments, churches, buildings, villas, it is all wonderful. Some of the wonderful traditions which have attracted tourists are mentioned in this article:
La Corrida:
This is actually bullfight. This tradition is so old that it dates back to the time of Plato. In Spain, La Corrida is considered to represent virility and it is followed as a ritual from time immemorial. During medieval period, La Corrida training centers were established. Now, this game is held every Sunday afternoon. The bull fighter and his two assistants who are on a horse pierce blades on the back of the bull. This will weaken the bull and a fully tired bull is then killed by a metallic sword.
The dead bull is treated with dignity; after a procession it is given to the butcher. Many tourists congregate to view this bull fight. Although some do not agree with this fight, many still acclaim this tradition.
Toledo is the name of a city in Spain as well as the name of a festival held annually in that city. This festival is so popular that people from different faiths and religions congregate to celebrate this festival. In fact this festival has been declared as an ‘international tourist event’. In short, the festival is marked to celebrate the most cohesive living of people belonging to three different cultures and religions; namely, Christians, Arabs and Jews in the city of Toledo since about 8 AD.
The festival is held at Mosque of Cristo de la Luz, a place in Toledo. To reach this holy place, people have to cross three holy gates which represent the three religions. Special Toledo cuisine is prepared which consists of mushrooms and stewed partridge. Special soups are also prepared. A mind blowing colorful procession is also held. The festival is held nine weeks after Easter. For the people of Toledo, Corpus Christi is a holy day which is celebrated with great religious fervor.
During the period of this festival, the tourists never miss visiting the church of Santa Maria, San Juan Bautista which is believed to have been built centuries ago. Tourists also take this opportunity to visit the old castle, National park and mountains surrounding this city.
It is always advisable to book the accommodation in advance. There are many apartments and villas in Toledo to welcome the tourists.
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