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Pisa airport -- Turism
The foundation of Florence dates back to Roman times, despite evidence existing to show that Florence was already occupied in prehistoric times. The oldest part of the city bears the imprint of these Roman origins as it originated as one of Caesar's colonies. For the sake of defense, the city was set at the confluence of two streams, the Arno and the Mugnone, where the oldest populations had previously been located.
Rectangular in plan, it was enclosed in a wall about 1800 meters long. The built-up area, like all the cities founded by the Romans, was characterized by straight roads which crossed at right angles. The two main roads led to four towered gates and converged on a central square, the forum urbis, now Piazza della Repubblica, where the Curia and the Temple dedicated to the Capitoline Triad (Jupiter, Juno, and Minerva) were later to rise. Archaeological finds, many of which came to light during the course of works which 'gave new life', to the old city center, have made it possible to locate and identify the remains of various important public works such as the Capitoline Baths, the Baths of Capaccio, the sewage system, the pavement of the streets and the Temple of Isis, in Piazza San Firenze. At that time the Arno was outside the walls, with a river port that constituted an important infrastructure for the city, for in Roman times the river was navigable from its mouth up to its confluence with the Affrico, upstream from Florence, and the first bridge in Florentine history was built in all likelihood somewhat upstream from today's Ponte Vecchio, around the first century B.C.
The city developed rapidly thanks to its favorable position and the role it played in the ambit of the territorial organization in the region and it soon superceded Arezzo as the leading center in northern Etruria. Economic power was the driving force behind the urban growth of the young colony. Commercial activity and trade thrived thanks to the fact that important communications routes, land and water, intersected at Florentia and offer an explanation for the presence of those oriental merchants, probably on their way from Pisa, who first introduced the cult of Isis and then, in the 2nd century, Christianity.
The earliest indications of the Christian religion are bound to the cults of the deacon Lorenzo and the Palestinian saint, Felicita and so the first Florentine churches were built: San Lorenzo consecrated in 393, the first diocese, and Santa Felicita, whose origins go back to the 4th and 5th centuries. However, the Florentines do not seem to have had a bishop prior to the late 3rd century. The first one recorded is San Felice who participated in a Roman synod in 313.
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AC Palacio Del Retiro
Avda Alfonso XII Nº 14
28014 Madrid
It is located in front of the Madrilenian Park " El Retiro" in an emblematic cultural area of Madrid known as "Art Triangle" composed by the Prado Museum, Centro de Arte Moderno Reina Sofia and Thyssen Bornemiza. The Hotel is within 5 minutes distance from the Stock-Market Building, the famous "Puerta de Alcalá", Gran Vía Street and Recoletos Avenue. The combination of this Classic Building and its Modern Interior Design makes of the Hotel AC Palacio del Retiro an exclusive and unique place..
Eurostars Laietana Palace
Via Laietana 17
08003 Barcelona
The Laietana Palace Hotel is a totally refurbished neo-classic mansion. Its privileged location in the centre of the gothic quarter close to the roman wall of the old city of Barcino, only a few steps away from the port and Barcelona Cathedral, makes this hotel ideal for any occasion, business or leisure.
Recently recognised with the ISO 9001:2000 quality certification..
Apsis Gran Ronda
Ronda de Sant Antoni, 49
08010 Barcelona
The hotel is located right in the center of the city next to the Plaça Catalunya, Ramblas and Passeig de Gràcia. It has 65 rooms, totally new and totally equipped with conditioned air, television with plasma screen, minibar, hair dryer and safe-deposit box, direct telephone. Wifi access in all the hotel. Also it has restaurant and service of reception the 24 hours..
Golf courses
Club de Golf Costa Ballena
Carretera El Puerto de Santa María - Chipiona, km 5
11520 Rota (Cádiz)
Tel. +34 956847070 / Fax +34 956847050
holes: 18
par: 72
José María Olazábal was the brains behind the design of this 27-hole course situated on the coast of the province of Cadiz, covering an area of more than 400 hectares and belonging to two different municipalities, Rota and Chipiona. It is a course with wide and very versatile tees and so the game can be enjoyed by both professional players and those with a lower level of golf. The round is comfortable and there is plenty of water.
The par-3 16th is particularly worth a mention as the green is surrounded by a lake. The course at Costa Ballena is considered to be one of the best courses in Spain, and there is also a prestigious golf school, a 9-hole course and a high-performance centre for professional players. It is situated 5 km from El Puerto de Santa María on the road to Rota.
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Golfclub El Coto
Urbanización Coto La Serena. CN-340, Km. 163
29689 Estepona (Málaga)
Tel. +34 952804700 / Fax: +34 952804708
hole: 18
par: 54
The tranquil atmosphere of the Japanese style gardens of Coto de la Serena is perfect for a relaxing round of golf. Pedro Morán designed the course which is located within a residential estate between San Pedro de Alcántara and Estepona. It is bisected by a meandering stream and demands accuracy off the tees, particularly on the par 3's which wind through lush vegetation..
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