History and curiosities of Almería
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I will take you through the old neighborhoods of Almería where you will be able to know what life is like today, and I will tell you how it was before.
You will discover the pure and unpolluted air of Almería, the warmth of its people.
I will tell you which are the best places to try Almeria gastronomy.
I will also tell you about the biography of Manuel García Ferré, the father of "El Libro Gordo de Petete".
Highlights
From 1 hour to 2 hours
Offered in Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour to 2 hours
Offered in Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All Fees and Taxes
Bottled water
Meeting Points
Departure
Prta de Purchena, 2
We will meet at Plaza Puerta de Purchena number 2 (right next to the Ale Hop store). The gate has not existed for several centuries. It is a small square.
Return
Almeria Walk of Fame
We will finish 500 meters as the crow flies from where we started.
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Itinerary
1
Pl. Prta de Purchena, 2
We present the most important places, monuments and sculptures in the heart of the historic center: Puerta de Purchena, the Shelters of the Spanish Civil War, the Church of Santiago, the Plaza del Ayuntamiento, the Alcazaba...
And I will also tell you which are the places where you can eat the best...
8 minutes
2
Museo Refugio de la Guerra Civil
I will explain why they were built, whose idea it was and little anecdotes that happened in the Shelters of the Spanish Civil War.
We do not enter the Shelters.
7 minutes
3
Iglesia de Santiago
I will tell certain particular details of the facade and a famous legend...
5 minutes
4
Escultura de John Lennon
I will explain what brought John Lennon to Almería, and what change was achieved.
5 minutes
5
Calle de las Tiendas
I will show certain particulars of this street and I will tell about when it dates and an anecdote that is related to this street.
5 minutes
6
Muralla de Jairan
I will explain why we have these walls and who ordered them to be built. We will also see the hill and the Castle of San Cristóbal from afar.
5 minutes
7
Almería City Council
I will talk about the history of the square and what happened in it.
10 minutes
8
Casa del poeta Jose Angel Valente
I will talk about who Jose Ángel Valente was and what his influence was in Almería.
9
Monasterio de la Purísima Concepción
I will explain what there was before, and what should have been today and of course who is there now and why.
Next I will tell the story of Manuel García Ferré, the father of Petete's Big Book and "Manuelita" the film nominated for the Oscars for best foreign film.
8 minutes
10
Catedral de Almeria
I will explain why it is the only Fortress Cathedral in Spain, I will explain the portico and we will talk about what happened in the Plaza de la Catedral.
7 minutes
11
Casa de los Puche | Hermandad del Prendimiento
I will talk about what year it dates from and who lived there.
12
Museo de la Guitarra
I will explain why we have this museum and in honor of whom.
5 minutes
13
La Casa Rosa
I will tell some peculiarity of this old pink house.
14
Plaza de la Virgen del Mar
I will talk about the Patron Saint of the city of Almería and from what date her importance dates back.
5 minutes
15
Escuela de Arte de Almeria
I will explain what we see on the façade, and who owned this building before it became an Art School.
3 minutes
16
Teatro Cervantes Almeria
I will count from what year we have this theater and what happened there about 100 years ago.
2 minutes
17
Almeria Walk of Fame
We will talk about the famous movies, series and advertisements that were and continue to be shot in Almería.
I will tell about my personal experience as a movie extra.
7 minutes
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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