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The origins of Naples are in the old city of Cumae, founded in the seventh century BC The town of sailors grew and that was how it became one of the most important cities of southern Italy, both culturally and economically.

Passed through it the Normans, Romans and Byzantines, among others, and the traces of these cultures are still present in the architecture of the city.The historic center is perhaps the most attractive place in Naples, with some great Gothic monuments such as the cathedral of the city.Declared a World Heritage Site in 1995, it also highlights the churches of Santo Domingo and Santa Clara Mayor, built in the fourteenth century, and San Lorenzo Maggiore, which dates from the twelfth century.New Castel Castle was built in 1454 and is one of the architectural jewels of Neapolitan near the Castle Sant ‘Elmo, built in 1329.

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Oviedo transcends the map of Asturias to be its capital.A city is a hub business, commercial and educational but it also boasts an important cultural and historical heritage.

Oviedo was founded in 761 and soon became a focus, initially to be a strategic role in the fight against the Muslims and later when he built his cathedral and university in the sixteenth century.

Traces of its past are emerging in the old city, the most attractive part of this city that has known how to care for their heritage.Here are some of the most important monuments and buildings such as the aforementioned basilica and the church of San Tirso and the Plaza de Alfonso II.

The Cathedral was built between the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries and has even flamboyant Gothic style, much of it was rebuilt in 1934.Its facade features a large tower and three covers, and the building is divided into several sections, with places worth seeing as the Chapel of San Miguel, Santa House and the Cemetery of the Pilgrims.

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The oldest city in Denmark, has in its historical area an urban landscape that refers to other times. Ribe is the name of the eponymous district and a port that gave life to the culture of the Vikings, with an activity that placed it in the ninth and tenth century as one of the most important commercial and all Scandinavia.

Ribe is situated in southwest Jutland, and is part of the municipality of Esbjerg, southern Denmark. The city fell into decline after losing the functionality of your port a few centuries ago. However, the settlement lasts remarkable preserving old buildings, including its cathedral, and some 110 homes as part of the assets protected. Read the rest of this entry »