Land bridge between continents and cultures, the Iberian peninsula forms the closest link between Europe and Africa while overlooking the water route between the Mediterranean and the Atlantic. As a crossroads, it has witnessed centuries of invasions. The Roman general Scipio unified Spain, calling it Hispania. Later, unified by their devotion to Christianity and in defiance of foreign rule, other Iberians led by Alsonso Henriques pushed the Moors out in 1140 and created the Kingdom of Portugal. This map contains an abundance of tourist information on the Iberian Peninsula, and was published in October 1984 to accompany the article "Iberia's Vintage River."
From mighty ancient ruins to towering cathedrals, the Iberian countries have become nearly mythic in nature. Featuring gorgeous paintings of key tourist sites, such as the Cathedral Santiago de Compostela, Torre de Belém and the Monument to Cervantes, this map contains a plethora of information on the most famous sites to see.
Insets of Barcelona, Lisbon, and Madrid give context to the location of these iconic places spoken of so much. Interesting and historical details of regions, cities, towns and villages add to this beautiful map, which also includes information on tours that could be taken in both countries.
A truly artistic work, this map would be perfect for travel agencies wanting something unique and historical on their walls. This map is a perfect companion to
Traveler's Map of Germany, published in 1991.
Printed on high quality thick paper strong enough for display on your wall.
Your map is rolled and packaged in a sturdy tube to protect it during shipment.
