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Alicante HistoryALICANTE HISTORY
Empire paid visits and stamped their influence on Alicante history and culture – Greeks, Carthaginians, Phoenicians and Romans, bringing along progress on all plans - medical knowledge, books, education, irrigation systems, books, education, as well as the famous oranges and the rice. There were very few events to point the Alicante history the next centuries– in 1490 King Ferdinand II grants the City status, while 1691 brings the seven-day French siege. Over the years, Alicante conquered his prestige of a very important economic point, despite the black middle-age years of bombardments. The 15th century brought along a segle d'or (golden age), and Alicante became a major Mediterranean trade point, exporting rice, wool, wine, oranges and olive oil, while, in less then 100 years, the population doubled. This evolution, along with the fact that the city of Valencia was conquered by the French, lead Alicante to a new key point – the city became the capital of the Kingdom of Valencia. During the 18th century, Alicante was recovering after the disasters of the sea attacks, but it was really in the 19th century when the city started to expand considerably. After receiving the license to trade with the Americas, the development knew booming levels. The 19th Century brought the demolition of the city walls, but as well the railway in 1858 year of the Alicante history. The city development exploded, and it came a time of expansion as well, when many of the new districts were built. The 20th Century pointed the booming of the travel industry, which conferred the city the actual cosmopolitan aspect. The Alicante history erupts from everywhere, from the buildings, monuments and churches, from the ancient remains. Today Alicante is the second largest city in the Land of Valencia with a population of over 300.000, a central location on the Costa Blanca.
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Costa Blanca". Related InfoAlicante to Benidorm, Denia and CalpeTravel to other Costa Blanca destinations via the Train station or with the TRAM (small gauge railway). Alicante Tourism Alicante is considered as one of the most populous provinces in Spain. Discover this beautiful part of the mediterranean coast. Mortgages Spain If you are heading off to the traditional holiday home hot spots such as Alicante province then you will find some very familiar UK Banks on the high street. Map Spain Alicante The capital of the province is Alicante, in the southern part of the Valencian Community (east Spain). Go from Alicante history to Homepage
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