AIZANOI ANCIENT CITY

                                                       Aizanoi Ancient City is located in the Çavdarhisar district center                                                         of Kütahya, 50 kilometers away from Kütahya. It is thought that                                                             the city of Aizanoi emerged from the union of the mythological                                                             hero named Azan , who is mentioned in ancient sources as                                                                 the pioneer of the Phrygians living around the sacred cave of the goddess Meter Steunene in the upper part of the Penkalas (Kocaçay) River, the Water Fairy Eratoand the legendary King Arkas.

The city of Aizanoi was the main settlement of the Aizanites, who lived in ancient Phrygia. Excavations around the Temple of Zeus, located on the high plateau of the city, revealed traces of settlement dating back to 3,000 BC. 

Among the ruins are the best preserved Temple of Zeus in Anatolia , a theatre with a capacity of 15 thousand people and a stadium with a capacity of 13,500 people built adjacent to the theatre, two baths, the world's first commodity exchange building , a columned street, five bridges over Kocaçay, two of which are still standing, two agoras, a gymnasium, the sacred site of Meter Steunene, necropolises, an ancient dam, waterways, and gate structures. The ancient city of Aizanoi is contemporary with cities such as Ephesus, Bergama, and Side.

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How can you go to Aizanoi Ancient City?

The best way to reach the site is by private vehicle, as public transportation is limited. From Kütahya, take the road to Tavşanlı and follow the signs for Çavdarhisar, which is about 50 kilometers southwest of Kütahya. The journey takes around 1 hour by car. 

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LA PORXADA

GRANOLLERS, BARCELONA, SPAIN

La Porxada is an historic monument located in the city centre of Granollers, Barcelona, Spain. It was made in the century XVI, 1586-1587 (renaissance). The man who designed it and built it was called Bartomeu Brufalt. It’s made out of stone, and it’s supported by 15 columns.

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The Bombardment of Granollers

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In 1872, bars were installed around it and stops were built inside. Originally, it served as a grain exchange to protect the wheat sold in the town market. 

The bombardment of Granollers in 1938 was an air attack carried out by the Italian air forces on 31 May 1938 during the Spanish Civil War. 

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The Porxada, which was full of people queuing for food at the time, was one of the places that suffered a misfortune. Built in 1872, it was surrounded by bars and had stops built inside. Originally, it served as a grain exchange, protecting the wheat sold at the town market.

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Nowadays, Sant Jordi is a celebration in Granollers, the 23rd of April. La Porxada gets full of books and roses. It's an amazing day to visit this place and to buy a rose for your loved ones. In our school, we visit it too.

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The Trigonion Tower, Byzantine walls of Thessaloniki, Greece

The Trigonion Tower, also known as the Chain Tower, is one of the most iconic landmarks of the Byzantine walls of Thessaloniki. Located at the northeastern edge of the Upper Town (Ano Poli), it offers a panoramic view over the city and the Thermaic Gulf. Constructed in the 15th century, the tower served a military function, acting as a key point for surveillance and control.

The Byzantine walls of Thessaloniki, which include the Trigonion Tower, have been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1988, as part of the Paleochristian and Byzantine Monuments of Thessaloniki. Their significance lies not only in their architectural and historical value but also in their role as enduring symbols of the city’s strategic and cultural importance.

      The Trigonion Tower stands out for its imposing structure, strategic location, and remarkable state of preservation over the centuries. It remains a vivid testament to Thessaloniki’s defensive architecture during the Byzantine and later historical periods.                 

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