JEREZ:
Each
of the different cultures that have settled in Jerez over the past
few years have greatly influenced its physical appearance as numerous
archaeological remains can testify over the surrounding countryside
and within the city itself. Archaeological remains from when the city
was known as Xera to
the Phoenicians, Ceret to
the Romans and most importantly, Sherish to
the Moors, merge with the beauty of the later Christian buildings to
offer a wide range of architectural styles and distinctive
constructions that combine to give Jerez a truly exclusive urban
appearance of great beauty.
Few
places in Spain are known to enjoy such a vast international
prestige. Because of its wine, Jerez or Sherry, the name of the city
crossed international borders many years ago and has since become
truly universal.
However,
Jerez is not only characterised by its wine and unique architecture
but offers much more: it is the home of the Carthusian horse and the
Fighting Bull, the cradle of flamenco, a city of motor racing and
other important events, and the site of a city centre declared as of
historical and artistic significance.
Nowadays,
Jerez is a big city where tradition coexists in perfect harmony with
the latest modern features: big shopping centres and avenues come
together in a cheerful and busy historical city centre, where
shopping and tapas bars go hand in hand. All these special features,
in addition to its extraordinary geographical location and climate,
to unique and different tourist attractions and to its modern
facilities, transform Jerez as the perfect city to live in and visit.