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Barcelona Lady of Mercy Festival
(Las Fiestas de la Merce) |
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When:
Around September 24th 2012. (exect dates will follow)
Where: Barcelona, Spain
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Barcelona Lady of Mercy Festival is one of the great festival of Barcelona, or even the greatest. The festival's events last for seven days. More than six hundred culture and public activities are held. The annual fiestas symbol the end of the summer, the start of autumn and gratitude to the holly patron of Barcelona, The Lady of Mercy (La Mare de Deu de la Merce), who saved the city from a disaster of locust in 1687.
Lot of culture events are held in the open-air, dance, music, colored parades, air show, fireworks and a colorful noisy parade which cross the central streets of the city. Many more shows are added every year to the festival.
This is a week of fiestas that can't be missed.
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IMPORTANT:
Please note that the details of the event are subject to change.
We strongly recommended that you check with the organizers
before making any travel arrangements.
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Spain -
background and overview:
Spain's powerful world empire of the 16th and 17th centuries ultimately yielded command of the seas to England. Subsequent failure to embrace the mercantile and industrial revolutions caused the country to fall behind Britain, France, and Germany in economic and political power. Spain remained neutral in World Wars I and II, but suffered through a devastating civil war (1936-39). A peaceful transition to democracy following the death of dictator Francisco FRANCO in 1975, and rapid economic modernization (Spain joined the EU in 1986), have given Spain one of the most dynamic economies in Europe and made it a global champion of freedom. Continuing challenges include Basque Fatherland and Liberty (ETA) terrorism and relatively high unemployment.
[Courtesy of The World Factbook]
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Spain details
Location: Southwestern Europe, bordering the Bay of Biscay, Mediterranean Sea, North Atlantic Ocean, and Pyrenees Mountains, southwest of France. |
Languages:
Castilian Spanish 74%, Catalan 17%, Galician 7%, Basque 2%; note - Castilian is the official language nationwide; the other languages are official regionally. |
Climate:
Temperate; clear, hot summers in interior, more moderate and cloudy along coast; cloudy, cold winters in interior, partly cloudy and cool along coast. |
Capital:
Madrid |
Time Zone:
UTC+1 ,(Summer UTC+2) |
Currency (code):
Euro (EUR) |
Call Code:
+34 |
Electric Power:
220v 50Hz |
Tourist office:
INSTITUTO DE TURISMO DE ESPAÑA - TURESPAÑA Jose Lázaro Galdiano, 6, 28071 Madrid - Tel.913433500 |
Tourist website:
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