Dry type transformers Zaragoza The city downtown ABB

Dry type transformers Zaragoza The city & downtown © ABB Group 2009 | Slide 1

Index © ABB Group 2009 | Slide 2 § Zaragoza’s localization § Contemporary art § Arriving to Zaragoza § Traditions § The beginning § Spectacles § Roman art § Sports § Gothic art § Important events § Hispanic Muslim art § Parks and gardens § Mudejar art § Important personality § Renaissance art § Downtown § Baroque art § Downtown plan § Neoclassic art § Zaragoza at night § Modernist art § Interesting links and videos

Zaragoza’s location MED Mediterranean Zaragoza © ABB Group 2009 | Slide 3 § Located in NE of Spain, half distance between main financial and industrial areas. § Zaragoza city’s population in average is 700. 000 habitants. § The weather in Zaragoza is continental Mediterranean halfdesert.

Arriving to Zaragoza By Plain Zaragoza Airport § Zaragoza Airport is located 20 minutes from the city centre. § The Aerial Companies which operate in Zaragoza Airport are: Air. Europa, Iberia and Ryanair. § § In Delicias Station there are high speed trains (AVE) to Madrid and Barcelona. § By Train Delicias Train Station © ABB Group 2009 | Slide 4 For further information please check the web page: http: //www. zaragozaairport. com/en/airport_info. php For further information about the timetable of the trains, please check the web page: http: //www. renfe. com/horarios/english/index. html § Zaragoza is located less than 350 Km of the main industrial cities in Spain. § If coming by car please check the presentation “How to arrive to our factory”.

The beginning Historical background § Zaragoza has many historical places which are worthy to visit. § The city was founded by pre romans more than 2500 years ago. § Since then, it has had several names: “Salduie” or “Salduba” (Pre – romans) “Caesaraugusta” (Romans) “Sarakusta” or “Medina Albaida” (Arabs) ZARAGOZA © ABB Group 2009 | Slide 5

Roman art in Zaragoza Places to visit Terms Museum Caesaraugista Fluvial Port Museum © ABB Group 2009 | Slide 6 Romans Wa

Roman art in Zaragoza Places to visit Santa Engracia Church & Crypt Theatre Museum Forum Museum © ABB Group 2009 | Slide 7

Gothic art in Zaragoza Places to visit Stone Bridge’s Lions © ABB Group 2009 | Slide 8

Gothic art in Zaragoza Places to visit Aula Dei Charterhouse © ABB Group 2009 | Slide 9 Dean’s Arch

Hispanic Muslim art in Zaragoza Places to visit Aljaferia’s Palace Inside Outside © ABB Group 2009 | Slide 10 Detail: the ceiling of Aljaferia’s Palace

Mudejar art in Zaragoza Places to visit La Seo’s Cathedral The Cathedral inside Outside and inside views Detail: the Cathedral’s walls © ABB Group 2009 | Slide 11

Mudejar art in Zaragoza Places to visit San Pablo’s Church © ABB Group 2009 | Slide 12 San Gil Abad’s Church

Mudejar art in Zaragoza Places to visit Magdalena’s Church © ABB Group 2009 | Slide 13 San Miguel de los Navarros Church

Mudejar art in Zaragoza Places to visit Fortea’s Tower © ABB Group 2009 | Slide 14 Zuda’s Tower

Renaissance art in Zaragoza Places to visit Montemuzo’s Marqueses Palace Sastago’s Palace © ABB Group 2009 | Slide 15 Infant Courtyard

Renaissance art in Zaragoza Places to visit Armijo’s House Canon Aznar Museum The famous Market which is called “La Lonja” in spanish © ABB Group 2009 | Slide 16

Renaissance art in Zaragoza Places to visit Maestranza’s Cavalry Real Palace Morata’s Conde Palace © ABB Group 2009 | Slide 17 Detail: the door of Morata’s Conde Palace

Baroque art in Zaragoza Places to visit Basilica and Pilar’s square © ABB Group 2009 | Slide 18 Manteria’s Church

Baroque art in Zaragoza Places to visit San Nicolas of Bari Church © ABB Group 2009 | Slide 19 San Felipe’s Church

Baroque art in Zaragoza Places to visit Villahermosa’s Palace “Nuestra Señora del Portillo” Church Facetas Church “San Juan de los Panetes” Church © ABB Group 2009 | Slide 20

Baroque art in Zaragoza Places to visit “Santo Tomás de Aquino” Church © ABB Group 2009 | Slide 21 Parroquial Church of San Ildefonso

Neoclassic art in Zaragoza Places to visit Tarin’s House Incredulous Fountain © ABB Group 2009 | Slide 22 County Council “Condes de Sobradiel o Gabarda” Palace

Neoclassic art in Zaragoza Places to visit San Fernando’s of Torrero Church Arzobispal Palace Prudencio’s Street Building © ABB Group 2009 | Slide 23

Neoclassic art in Zaragoza Places to visit Music Kiosk © ABB Group 2009 | Slide 24 Palafox Family’s Palace

Modernist art in Zaragoza Places to visit Juncosa’s house © ABB Group 2009 | Slide 25 Retuerta’s house

Modernist art in Zaragoza Places to visit Molins House Mercartil Casino Del Carmen’s gate © ABB Group 2009 | Slide 26

Contemporary art in Zaragoza Places to visit Fluvial Aquarium Previous Medicine & Science University known as: “Paraninfo Universitario“ Auditorium of the Congress Palace © ABB Group 2009 | Slide 27 Town Hall

Contemporary art in Zaragoza Places to visit Aragon’s Pavilion Ebro’s Soul Sculpture “Alma del Ebro” © ABB Group 2009 | Slide 28 Spain’s Pavilion

Contemporary art in Zaragoza Places to visit Bridge Pavilion Congress Palace of Aragon Market’s Theatre Central Market © ABB Group 2009 | Slide 29

Paraninfo Universitario Traditions Easter Virgin Maria § The Easter in Spain is an important Christian ceremony to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, son of God. § During a week, which is called the Saint Week, spanish people go on the streets to watch and participate in religion processions and parades. § The most popular images seen during this period are the image of Jesus Christ and His mother, the Virgin Maria. § It’s a very emotional celebration, specially to Catholic people. Christ carrying the cross © ABB Group 2009 | Slide 30

Paraninfo Universitario Traditions El Pilar The traditional pyramid of Flowers offered to the Virgin of Pilar at Pilar’s square The blessed Virgin of Pilar, patron saint of Zaragoza © ABB Group 2009 | Slide 31 § The Virgin of Pilar is the patron saint of Zaragoza city. § Every year, on the 13 th of october, the city of Zaragoza celebrates the Pilar’s day. § The Virgin of Pilar’s followers offer her flowers in a beautiful ceremony held at Pilar’s square. § A mass dedicated to the Virgin of Pilar is also celebrated at Pilar’s church. The traditional dance of the Virgin of Pilar’s celebration

Spectacles Bull Square & Principal Theatre Bull fight spectacles © ABB Group 2009 | Slide 32 Ballet, musicals, shows etc.

Sports Romareda Stadium & Football Romareda’s Stadium and Real Zaragoza liga © ABB Group 2009 | Slide 33 Real Zaragoza shield

Important events Expo Zaragoza 2008 “Aguas Bravas” Metropolitan Park, close to the Expo The Expo Zaragoza mascot © ABB Group 2009 | Slide 34 § The “Aguas Bravas” Metropolitan Park was designed by the same engineers which developed Barcelona’ 92, Sidney’ 00 and Atenas’ 04’s channels. § This olympic channel occupies a surface of four hectares. § It’s the only installation of this type located in an urban environment of a spanish city and its activities - opened to the public are: rafting, hydro speed and open-kayak. Opening Spectacle The Water Tower

Parks & gardens Primo de Riviera Park In Zaragoza you’ll be able to enjoy nice parks and gardens in all the seasons of the year In the spring In the summer In the winter © ABB Group 2009 | Slide 35

Important personality Francisco de Goya’s monument in Zaragoza Goya’s selfportrait © ABB Group 2009 | Slide 36 § § At the outskirts of the town, you can find a monastery where there is an important collection of Goya paintings. § Goya is one of the most important occidental painter in the history of Spain. He was born in 1746 in a village near Zaragoza called Fuendetodos. § The house where he was born and a museum with his engravings can be visited. What to visit in Zaragoza: § Infant Courtyard (10 paintings of Goya) § Regina Martirum’s Cupula - El Pilar § Paintings in the Provincial Museum § Canon Aznar Museum (War’s catastrophes, fancy, engraving collections, etc. )

Downtown In Independencia Avenue you will find several entertainment options like shops, cafeterias and cinemas © ABB Group 2009 | Slide 37

Downtown plan The Spain Square (“Plaza España”) is the main reference point of Zaragoza Central © ABB Group 2009 | Slide 38

Zaragoza at night Tapas tour: A Spanish tradition Tapas examples © ABB Group 2009 | Slide 39 § Tapas is the name of a wide variety of appetizers in spanish cuisine. They can be cold or warm. § This kind of appetizers is part of Spain's history through the incorporation of ingredients and influences from many different cultures and countries. § The tapa’s culture encourages conversation because people are not so focused upon eating an entire meal. Tapas Restaurant Style

Interesting link and videos © ABB Group 2009 | Slide 40 § http: //www. independent. co. uk/extras/soundand-vision/? vid=795513 § http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=Nr. T 4 WM 6 BDto § http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=Ajr. LSvvz 3 F A § http: //www. zaragoza. es/weboficial/en. html § http: //www. acuariodezaragoza. com/

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