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Almeria History
The city of Almeria was first founded in 955 AD by the Calipha Abd ar Rahman III, of Cordova. The city was used as a main harbour, used to keep the defences of the border strong. The castle, Alcazaba, hold distinction of being the second largest built from Moorish forces. Almeria was then rules by the Muslim Taifa under the likes of Jairan, Catagena, and Altomacin. During the 11th century, an industry of silks kept Almeria economically strong and held fast to eh value of the harbour. Being located at a vital point on the coast, Almeria was under siege often. One of the most devastating sieges was that of Pope Eugene III, called the Second Crusade, where forces were instructed to strike down what were perceived to be Muslim infidels. In 1147, Almeria was won by a crusade of Alfonso VII, who lost control to the Almoravid emir control. In the 15th century, the city finally laid into the control of the Christians, where it stayed henceforth. The date of the surrender to the Catholic Isabella and Ferdinand was 26, December 1489. In the 16th century, Almerians saw a minimum of four devastating earthquakes, the worst of which was in 1522. The city was frequently attacked by Berber pirates through the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries. Almeria was bombarded by German troops during the Spanish Civil War. After this, the city finally submitted to the forces of Francisco Franco. The 20th century was pivotal for Almeria. The city saw tremendous growth in tourism and agricultural industries. With the Spanish Constitution, approved after the death of Franco, Almeria could become a part of the autonomous region of Andalucía, where it stands firmly still today. Car hire Almeria Airport is a budget-friendly way to see the region and experience all the history of this ancient city. Budget rental agencies like AVIS, Europcar, Goldcar, Atesa/National, Hertz, and Centauro are all on hand at the airport to assist travellers with their car rental needs.
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Almeria History
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