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Gaucin, Spain â € "Do all roads really lead to Rome
The Serrania de Ronda region of the Spanish province of Malaga is home to the village of Gaucin, which sits at 608 meters above sea level and has 1842 inhabitants.
In the field of â € œLoma of Enmedioâ €, only 4 km from Gaucin, the remains of an ancient necropolis can be found. Although this points to an occupation of the area by an ancient civilization is a widespread belief that it was the Romans who founded the town, mainly due to the fact that there are remains of Roman buildings just 8 km away in the House Trough.
As in many Roman occupied regions, the roads were an integral part of the communication network and this area is no exception. roads asphalt can be found between Gibraltar and Ronda and the Romans used in dry riverbeds and Guadiaro Valley roads have come to the mines of the Royals and the ax of Gaucin, Lacipo passing on the road.
The village of Gaucin is characterized by the steepness of its streets and the multitude of steps built as a result. Houses whitewashed town built in the style popularized by the Muslims, making it one of the most beautiful in the region of the Sierra de Ronda. During the 19th century, many artists were attracted by the people, having a source of inspiration at their disposal.
Gaucin La Castilla, now in ruins, once with Sat pride in the highest peaks of the inhabited area. Three digging wells and possibly a way out Arabs, is located in the vicinity of the building and west of St. Nino's Chapel, once as barracks for soldiers of the castle.
The restored church of San Sebastian in the parish, dating back to the 16th century, is located in the center of town and is one of the most important monuments which are part of villageâ € ™ s heritage. Others include the 18th century Fountain of the Six pipes and houses of the 17th and 18th centuries. The skill of the craftsmen during the periods when these houses were built can still be seen in the intricate designs of the windows and doors.
The inhabitants of Gaucin celebrate one of their parties, the Pilgrimage of San Juan, for the eviction of the people for the day and spend their time in the surrounding countryside in an event that involves a great deal of dance and music, which goes on long into the night.
Another party, El Toro String, which occurs on Easter Sunday, is one of the â € ~ running of the bulls € ™ in which a large number of (mostly) men young people try to prove how brave you are to run ahead of the pack animals.
The August Fair, is held in August 2nd week and is a celebration in honor the Virgen de las Nieves with another party on the last Sunday of August celebrating the day Jesus appears as a child to St. John of God in 1536.
kitchen Gaucin is derived from traditional agricultural products in the region, which is evident by the fact that each season brings its own delicacies. By example, spring is the season when dishes like € ™ s wild herbs, fennel and asparagus can be enjoyed. Gazpacho, a soup served cold in summer is another typical dish of the region, but the village of Gaucin eat it too warm during the winter months. Winter also brings another of his favorite dishes to table, Migas called, consists of bread crumbs in olive oil and served with fish and fruit such as melon, olives and grapes.
Pork and rabbit are meat popular as an ingredient used in a variety of dishes such as stews, including Spanish-style chickpeas. These are dishes throughout the year and are not really season depends as much as the other traditional recipes and the people of the Valley area Genal enjoy a wide variety of fruits and vegetables that can only be complemented in your diet healthy and balanced.
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