The history of Spain fascinating, and it is a historical place. The earliest sign of human life in Spain was from cave paintings about 15,000 through 20,000 years ago. Around 409 the Gothic Tribes took over Spain. In 456 the Visigoths took over Spain, they were both German tribes. In 1469 Ferdinand, King of Aragon, married Isabella, Queen of Castile. The marriage led to Spain being a single nation under the control of one monarch. Over the centuries, Spain became a European country, Spain’s ruler brought peace and prosperity, but also war and depression. In 1996, Llotja de la Seda was declared the World Heritage site. It is one of the most best preserved architecture in Europe. It was built in the 16 century. It is the emblem of the Golden Age of Europe. There is a huge influence of Roman Culture. Many of Spain’s customs can be traced back to Rome. Spain is a land with many historical customs and landmarks.
The earliest sign of human life in Spain was from cave paintings about 15,000 through 20,000 years ago. Around 409 the Gothic Tribes took over Spain. In 456 the Visigoths took over Spain, they were both German tribes. North America started invading Spain in the year 711. After that, there were 800 years of Islamic occupation. Islam culture made architecture, literature, and the Spanish language.
In 1492 the Jews were no longer allowed to Spain, they were expelled by the Catholic Monarchs, Ferdinand and Isabella. In 1469 Ferdinand, King of Aragon, married Isabella, Queen of Castile. The marriage led to Spain being a single nation under the control of one monarch. Over the centuries, Spain became a European country, Spain’s ruler brought peace and prosperity, but also war and depression.
In 1492 Spanish sailor, Christopher Columbus sail to the New World.
In the 1500’s Spain was one of the greatest empire of that time. It ruled a large amount of land in North America, but later in the 1700’s, Spain lost most of its land beginning at the Spanish Succession through the Napoleonic wars.
In 1977, Spain had its first democratic election, before Spain was a dictatorship and a monarchy.