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The year when the Borgia map was created is unknown. One source argues that the map must date from sometime before 1453. [2] Another source suggests the map was made c.1450. [3] In the late 18th century the artifact found its way into an antique shop, from where it became part of the collection of Cardinal Stefano Borgia.
Detail of the Valencia Cathedral. The "Micalet", tower of the Valencia Cathedral. Frescoes of the Church of San Nicolás, Valencia. The Route of the Borgias is a cultural route, that includes sites associated with the Borja or Borgia, located in their native Valencian Community, Spain. The marketing of the route was inaugurated in 2007. [1] [2]
The Palace of Benicarló (officially and in Valencian, Palau de Benicarló, also commonly known as Palau de les Corts Valencianes or Palau dels Borja) is an aristocratic palace of Valencian Gothic and Renaissance styles located in the city of Valencia, Spain. It is now the headquarters of the Valencian Parliament.
Rodrigo Borgia (1431–1503) was born in Xàtiva, also in the Kingdom of Valencia, to Isabel de Borja i Cavanilles and Jofré Llançol i Escrivà. He studied law at Bologna and was appointed as cardinal by his uncle , Alfons Borgia, Pope Callixtus III.
The Borgia family originally came from the Kingdom of Valencia, and rose to prominence during the mid-15th century. Cesare's great-uncle Alphonso Borgia (1378–1458), bishop of Valencia, was elected Pope Callixtus III in 1455. [4] Cesare's father, Pope Alexander VI, was the first pope who openly recognized his children born out of wedlock.
Pages in category "Route of the Borgias" The following 25 pages are in this category, out of 25 total. ... San Nicolás, Valencia; T. Tower and walls of the Borgias; V.
Valencia households to get €6,000. Tuesday 5 November 2024 00:10, Barney Davis. The regional head of Valencia, Carlos Mazon, said that his region would separately hand out each household 6,000 ...
The "complex" or "great" world maps are the most famous mappae mundi. Although most employ a modified T-O scheme, they are considerably more detailed than their smaller T-O cousins. These maps show coastal details, mountains, rivers, cities, towns and provinces. Some include figures and stories from history, the Bible and classical mythology.