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OLVERA : Town in the Area of Olvera, Spain |
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Their environs are full of hills covered with olive trees, from which is extracted one of best olive oils in Andalusia. In fact, in the last years it has achieved the "Denominación de Origen de la Sierra de Cádiz", an idea in which other nearby towns like Setenil, Algonodales, Alcala del Valle, Torre Al-haquime and so on, participate. |
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Archaeological findings suggest this verdant agricultural region north-east of Ronda was an important area for settlement as far back as the Palaeolithic era, at least twelve thousand years ago. When Olvera fell to the conquering army of Alfonso XI in 1327, it came under the control of the Gúzman family, who were awarded control of much of the region for their role in the defence of Tarifa during the Reconquest. It later passed into the hands of the dukes of Osuna. Its most famous son is probably Nicolás de Ribera, born here in 1487, and one of the leaders of Spain's conquest of Peru. He was made mayor of its capital, Lima, in 1535. |
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The main monument of this city is itself. A phrase that exemplifies this reality is "OLVERA is a street, a churchand a castle, BUT what a street, what a church and what a castle!", for that reason Olvera was declared “A Protected Area of Artistic and Historical Importance” in 1983. Olvera continues to support its agricultural specialities, and its famed olive oils. Its remarkable castle, probably the finest surviving example in the region, has recently been renovated, and the dramatic Iglesia de la Encarnación church in fact hides one of Andalucía's best small museums behind its imposing bulk. |
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Information in Wikipedia : Olvera |
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Population : 8585 |
Dist. to Airport : 45 MIN |
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Town Hall Tel : 956 130062 |
Town Hall Web Site : Olvera |
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