In the 12th century, the Christians staged several failed attempts at capturing the city before Alfonso X succeeded in doing so in For a long time after, Jerez was a border town. One century later, the border changed, moving to the kingdom of Granada, which gave a huge boost to Jerez's economic development.
The 15th century marked the start of a period in which the town became one of the most prosperous in Andalusia. Cattle farming and exports to the rest of Europe and, later, to America of agricultural produce, particularly wine, were vital factors in Jerez's development. After a 17th-century recession, the 18th century saw the start of a new period of economic growth which has continued up to the present day. The wine industry became the economy's driving force. The 19th century was a period of economic prosperity, thanks in the main to the alliance of English exporters with Jerez wine merchants; one consequence of this was that land was organised into large estates belonging to wealthy landowners, a state of affairs which led to the appearance of a commited anarchist movement which, along with strange events such as the Black Hand Mano Negra affair, inspired constant revolts by labourers both in the town itself and in the surrounding countryside which would continue until the 20th century.
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Show all reviews for Jerez de la Frontera. Highlights of Jerez de la Frontera. History Jerez de la Frontera dates back to the Moorish occupation, and even at this time it became famous for its sweet wines, which the British pronounced "sherry".
It is called "de la Frontera" because it once stood on the frontier between the Moorish and the Christian realms. The home of sherry There is not much difference between the wines of Jerez and Puerto de Santa Maria, except that the latter are more noted for their fino and amontillado types of sherry.
Sanlucar, however, produces quite different wines: all the Manzanilla is made there, with its distinctive fresh flavour that cannot be reproduced anywhere else. The distinctive wine in Jerez has been exported for centuries, it was even praised by Shakespeare. It is distinctive because the strong sun gives the grapes a high sugar content.
British merchants have been involved in the wine trade here for centuries, producing and shipping a fortified wine known as sherry. Famous names of these dynasties can be seen here over the doors of the bodegas; Sandeman, John Harvey, Domecq, Gonzalez Byass. Equestrian art Jerez de la Frontera is also famous for its love of equestrian sport, the famous stallions of the Real Escuela Andaluza del Arte Ecuestre, put on some magnificent performances through the streets during the festival periods.
Flamenco Jerez de la Frontera has a long-standing flamenco tradition, making it an excellent place to witness this extraordinary art. Cultural attractions The town has a beautiful old quarter, which dates back to its Moorish occupation; a beautiful area with palm lined squares, an old Moorish fortress and a number of ancient churches.
Eating out Eating out in Jerez is a wonderful experience, with many dishes using the local sherry to give the cuisine a distinct flavour. Among other rooms, the Fortress has bathrooms, covered with vaults in which skylights were opened. The tower of Villavicencio palace, a Baroque building forming part of the monumental site, has a camera obscura from which you can make out the whole city.
The city's main Christian symbol, the Cathedral , is very close by. Standing on the site of a mosque, the former collegiate church of San Salvador combines Baroque and Neoclassical elements in its structure.
The tower maintains Mudejar influences. On the other side of the Fortress is the square and church of San Miguel, a beautiful open space surrounded by orange trees. Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque styles have created a special composition, finished off by a notable main reredos. Once you have passed the Plaza del Arenal, the next landmarks are the Municipal Meeting Rooms and City Hall, the Mudejar looking church of San Dionisio patron saint of the city , and the Convent of San Francisco, which has a 13 th century cloister.
This is a good place for getting to know more about this art, of which Jerez is a master, through its audiovisual facilities, specialised library, and recording library. Not far away lies the district of Jerez with the greatest flamenco tradition, Santiago. Here we can get to know both the traditional and modern winemaking methods and taste the different types of Jerez wine.
The unusual architecture of this temples to wine is also outstanding. It is also interesting to visit the Museum of 19 th Century Labels. The breeding of Cartujana horses is also intimately linked with the development of this Andalusian city.
Here the Horse Fair takes place, a festival declared of International Tourist Interest where horses and riders have a clear leading role. During these days horse-riding and competitions are accompanied by singing, dancing and food, always present on the fair's stands.
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