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El Castillo (Spanish pronunciation: [el kas'tiʎo], 'the Castle'), also known as the Temple of Kukulcan is a Mesoamerican step-pyramid that dominates the center of the Chichen Itza archaeological site in the Mexican state of Yucatán. The temple building is more formally designated by archaeologists as Chichen Itza Structure 5B18.
El Tajín is a pre-Columbian archeological site in southern Mexico and is one of the largest and most important cities of the Classic era of Mesoamerica. A part of the Classic Veracruz culture , El Tajín flourished from 600 to 1200 AD and during this time numerous temples, palaces, ballcourts , and pyramids were built. [ 1 ]
Model of the various structures that make up the pyramid. The Great Pyramid was an important religious and mythical centre in preinvasion times. [10] Over a period of a thousand years prior to the Spanish Invasion, consecutive construction phases gradually built up the bulk of the pyramid until it became the largest in Mexico by volume.
La Quemada is made up of numerous different size masonry platforms built onto the hill, these were foundations for structures built over them. On the south and southeastern sides is a high concentration of ceremonial constructions, some of which are complexes made up of sunken patio platforms and altar-pyramid, a typical Mesoamerican architectonic attribute.
Sobrino de Botín is a Spanish restaurant in Madrid. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] The artist Francisco de Goya worked in Café Botín as a waiter while waiting to get accepted into the Royal Academy of Fine Arts. The restaurant is mentioned in an Ernest Hemingway novel and the book Fortunata y Jacinta by Benito Pérez Galdós (published 1886–1887).
El Tepozteco is an archaeological site in the Mexican state of Morelos.It consists of a small temple to Tepoztēcatl, the Aztec god of the alcoholic beverage pulque. [1]In the middle Postclassic Period, various terraces and a small pyramid were built on one of the peaks of the Sierra de Tepoztlan, overlooking the pre-Columbian town of Tepoztlan.
Callos is a stew common across Spain, and is considered traditional to Madrid. [1] It is also traditional dish in the Philippines, usually cooked during special occasions, with a slight variations in ingredients such as adding potatoes, and carrots in the stew.
Tapas bar and restaurant at Plaza Mayor, Madrid. Tapas (Spanish:) are appetisers or snacks in Spanish cuisine.They can be combined to make a full meal and are served cold (such as mixed olives and cheese) or hot (such as chopitos, which are battered, fried baby squid; or patatas bravas, spicy potatoes).