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Iberian Peninsula Collection (#2)

The Iberian Peninsula, a land steeped in history and culture, is a captivating destination that offers a glimpse into the rich heritage of Medieval Spain and Portugal

Background imageIberian Peninsula Collection: French ships in a Spanish port during the Peninsula War

French ships in a Spanish port during the Peninsula War
2910844 French ships in a Spanish port during the Peninsula War; (add.info.: 1810 French ships in a Spanish port during the Peninsula War 1808-12.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageIberian Peninsula Collection: The Valencia uprising

The Valencia uprising
2910843 The Valencia uprising; (add.info.: 1809 Engraving depicting the Valencia uprising during the Peninsular War (1807-1814)

Background imageIberian Peninsula Collection: The Valencia uprising

The Valencia uprising
2910841 The Valencia uprising; (add.info.: 1809 Engraving depicting the Valencia uprising during the Peninsular War (1807-1814)

Background imageIberian Peninsula Collection: General Jose de Palafox y Melci

General Jose de Palafox y Melci
2910839 General Jose de Palafox y Melci; (add.info.: 1808 Engraving depicting General Jose de Palafox y Melci (1780-1847) Duke of Saragossa was an Aragonese general who fought in the Peninsular War

Background imageIberian Peninsula Collection: The Fortification of El Retiro during the Peninsular War

The Fortification of El Retiro during the Peninsular War
2910833 The Fortification of El Retiro during the Peninsular War; (add.info.: 1810 Engraving depicting the Fortification of El Retiro during the Peninsular War (1807-1814)

Background imageIberian Peninsula Collection: The assault on Monjuich

The assault on Monjuich
2910954 The assault on Monjuich; (add.info.: 1813 Engraving depicting the assault on Monjuich during the Peninsular War (1807-1814)

Background imageIberian Peninsula Collection: A battle on a bridge between Spanish and French troops

A battle on a bridge between Spanish and French troops
2910949 A battle on a bridge between Spanish and French troops; (add.info.: 1810 Engraving depicting a battle on a bridge between Spanish and French troops during the Peninsular War)

Background imageIberian Peninsula Collection: A battle in Aranjuez

A battle in Aranjuez
2910947 A battle in Aranjuez; (add.info.: 1810 Engraving depicting a battle in Aranjuez during the Peninsular War. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageIberian Peninsula Collection: A battle in Aranjuez

A battle in Aranjuez
2910946 A battle in Aranjuez; (add.info.: 1810 Engraving depicting a battle in Aranjuez during the Peninsular War. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageIberian Peninsula Collection: The taking of Porto

The taking of Porto
2910939 The taking of Porto; (add.info.: 1809 Engraving depicting the taking of Porto during the Peninsular war. Dated 1809.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageIberian Peninsula Collection: The landing of French troops in Montgat

The landing of French troops in Montgat
2910912 The landing of French troops in Montgat; (add.info.: 1810 Engraving depicting the landing of French troops in Montgat. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageIberian Peninsula Collection: The burning Torquemada

The burning Torquemada
2910853 The burning Torquemada; (add.info.: 1808 Engraving depicting the burning Torquemada, Palencia, in the province of Palencia, Castile and Leon, Spain)

Background imageIberian Peninsula Collection: The Spanish declaration of war against the French

The Spanish declaration of war against the French
2910849 The Spanish declaration of war against the French; (add.info.: 1807 Engraving depicting the Spanish declaration of war against the French. Dated 1807.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageIberian Peninsula Collection: The Battle of Ocana

The Battle of Ocana
2910952 The Battle of Ocana; (add.info.: 1812 Engraving depicting the Battle of Ocana, during the Peninsular War. Dated 1812.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageIberian Peninsula Collection: The Battle of Ocana

The Battle of Ocana
2910951 The Battle of Ocana; (add.info.: 1812 Engraving depicting the Battle of Ocana, during the Peninsular War. Dated 1812.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageIberian Peninsula Collection: The Battle of Valls

The Battle of Valls
2910944 The Battle of Valls; (add.info.: 1809 Engraving depicts the Battle of Valls, fought during the Peninsular War between a French force under General Gouvion Saint-Cyr)

Background imageIberian Peninsula Collection: The epidemic breakout in Zaragoza

The epidemic breakout in Zaragoza
2910934 The epidemic breakout in Zaragoza; (add.info.: 1810 Engraving depicting the epidemic breakout in Zaragoza during the Peninsular War (1807-1814)

Background imageIberian Peninsula Collection: Napoleon passing Guadarrama

Napoleon passing Guadarrama
2910926 Napoleon passing Guadarrama; (add.info.: 1809 Engraving depicting Napoleon passing Guadarrama, a town in the Community of Madrid, Spain. Dated 1809.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageIberian Peninsula Collection: A battle scene during the Peninsular War

A battle scene during the Peninsular War
2910962 A battle scene during the Peninsular War; (add.info.: 1809 Engraving depicting a battle scene during the Peninsular War (1807-1814)

Background imageIberian Peninsula Collection: The burning of San Juan de la Pena

The burning of San Juan de la Pena
2910961 The burning of San Juan de la Pena; (add.info.: 1809 Engraving depicts the burning of San Juan de la Pena, a religious complex in the town of Santa Cruz de la Seros)

Background imageIberian Peninsula Collection: The removal of Marshal General Jean-de-Dieu Soult

The removal of Marshal General Jean-de-Dieu Soult
2910940 The removal of Marshal General Jean-de-Dieu Soult; (add.info.: 1812 Engraving depicts the removal of Marshal General Jean-de-Dieu Soult (1769-1851) French general and statesman

Background imageIberian Peninsula Collection: Men leaving central Aranjuez on horseback

Men leaving central Aranjuez on horseback
2910923 Men leaving central Aranjuez on horseback; (add.info.: 1807 Engraving depicts men leaving central Aranjuez on horseback, Madrid. Dated 1807.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageIberian Peninsula Collection: The defeat of the French in the front of Gerona

The defeat of the French in the front of Gerona
2910913 The defeat of the French in the front of Gerona; (add.info.: 1812 Engraving depicting the defeat of the French in the front of Gerona during the Peninsular War)

Background imageIberian Peninsula Collection: The disarmament of the Spanish troops in Lisbon

The disarmament of the Spanish troops in Lisbon
2910851 The disarmament of the Spanish troops in Lisbon; (add.info.: 1814 Engraving depicting the disarmament of the Spanish troops in Lisbon. Dated 1814.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageIberian Peninsula Collection: The Spanish declaration of war against the French

The Spanish declaration of war against the French
2910850 The Spanish declaration of war against the French; (add.info.: 1807 Engraving depicting the Spanish declaration of war against the French. Dated 1807.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageIberian Peninsula Collection: The Rise of Badajoz

The Rise of Badajoz
2910847 The Rise of Badajoz; (add.info.: 1808 Engraving depicting the Rise of Badajoz during the Peninsular War (1807-1814)

Background imageIberian Peninsula Collection: The Valencia uprising

The Valencia uprising
2910842 The Valencia uprising; (add.info.: 1809 Engraving depicting the Valencia uprising during the Peninsular War (1807-1814)

Background imageIberian Peninsula Collection: The first wave of uprisings in Santander

The first wave of uprisings in Santander
2910836 The first wave of uprisings in Santander; (add.info.: 1809 The first wave of uprisings in Santander, in the war on Napoleon in Spain 1809.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageIberian Peninsula Collection: Marquess of Santa Cruz fires on French Soldiers during the Peninsula war

Marquess of Santa Cruz fires on French Soldiers during the Peninsula war
2910834 Marquess of Santa Cruz fires on French Soldiers during the Peninsula war; (add.info.: 1808 Jose Gabriel de Silva Bazan and-Waldstein (Madrid, 1772)

Background imageIberian Peninsula Collection: Jose de Palafox y Melci

Jose de Palafox y Melci
5304779 Jose de Palafox y Melci.; (add.info.: Portrait of Jose de Palafox y Melci (1780-1847) a Spanish general who fought during the Peninsular War. Dated 19th Century

Background imageIberian Peninsula Collection: Joachim Murat

Joachim Murat
2910828 Joachim Murat; (add.info.: 1808 Engraving depicting Joachim Murat (1767-1815) Marshal of France and Grand Admiral or Admiral of France Joachim-Napoleon Murat 1st Prince Murat

Background imageIberian Peninsula Collection: Joachim Murat

Joachim Murat
2910808 Joachim Murat; (add.info.: 1808 Engraving depicting Joachim Murat (1767-1815) Marshal of France and Grand Admiral or Admiral of France Joachim-Napoleon Murat 1st Prince Murat

Background imageIberian Peninsula Collection: The assault on Monjuich

The assault on Monjuich
2910955 The assault on Monjuich; (add.info.: 1813 Engraving depicting the assault on Monjuich during the Peninsular War (1807-1814)

Background imageIberian Peninsula Collection: The taking of the convent of San Francisco

The taking of the convent of San Francisco
2910935 The taking of the convent of San Francisco; (add.info.: 1814 Engraving depicts the taking of the convent of San Francisco during the Peninsular War (1807-1814)

Background imageIberian Peninsula Collection: Napoleon Bonaparte

Napoleon Bonaparte
2910919 Napoleon Bonaparte; (add.info.: 1813 Engraving depicting the entry of Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) French military

Background imageIberian Peninsula Collection: A company of Gerona women rejecting the French in the wall

A company of Gerona women rejecting the French in the wall
2910957 A company of Gerona women rejecting the French in the wall; (add.info.: 1813 Engraving depicting a company of Gerona women rejecting the French in the wall)

Background imageIberian Peninsula Collection: The Battle of Tamames

The Battle of Tamames
2910950 The Battle of Tamames; (add.info.: 1812 Engraving depicting the Battle of Tamames, a municipality located in the province of Salamanca, Castile and Leon, Spain)

Background imageIberian Peninsula Collection: A battle in Aranjuez

A battle in Aranjuez
2910948 A battle in Aranjuez; (add.info.: 1810 Engraving depicting a battle in Aranjuez during the Peninsular War. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageIberian Peninsula Collection: The entry of Napoleon into Madrid

The entry of Napoleon into Madrid
2910921 The entry of Napoleon into Madrid; (add.info.: 1813 Engraving depicting the entry of Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821)

Background imageIberian Peninsula Collection: The French evacuating Portugal

The French evacuating Portugal
2910915 The French evacuating Portugal; (add.info.: 1814 Engraving depicting the French evacuating Portugal. Dated 1814.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageIberian Peninsula Collection: The landing of Spanish troops in Tarragona

The landing of Spanish troops in Tarragona
2910911 The landing of Spanish troops in Tarragona; (add.info.: 1810 Engraving depicting the landing of Spanish troops in Tarragona. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageIberian Peninsula Collection: The entrance of French soldiers into Madrid

The entrance of French soldiers into Madrid
2910898 The entrance of French soldiers into Madrid; (add.info.: 1809 Illustration depicting the entrance of French soldiers into Madrid during the Peninsular War (1807-1814)

Background imageIberian Peninsula Collection: The second defense of El Bruch

The second defense of El Bruch
2910865 The second defense of El Bruch; (add.info.: 1808 Engraving depicting the second defense of El Bruch. Dated 1808.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageIberian Peninsula Collection: The defence of Esparraguera, Spain

The defence of Esparraguera, Spain
2910863 The defence of Esparraguera, Spain; (add.info.: 1808 Engraving depicting the defence of Esparraguera, Spain. Dated 1808.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageIberian Peninsula Collection: The defense of El Bruch

The defense of El Bruch
2910862 The defense of El Bruch; (add.info.: 1808 Engraving depicting the second of El Bruch. Dated 1808.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageIberian Peninsula Collection: The submission of Valladolid

The submission of Valladolid
2910855 The submission of Valladolid; (add.info.: 1808 Engraving depicting the submission of Valladolid, a city in Spain and the de facto capital of the autonomous region of Castile and Leon)

Background imageIberian Peninsula Collection: The Battle of Cabezon de la Sal, Spain

The Battle of Cabezon de la Sal, Spain
2910854 The Battle of Cabezon de la Sal, Spain; (add.info.: 1808 Engraving depicting the Battle of Cabezon de la Sal, Spain. Dated 1808.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageIberian Peninsula Collection: The Valencia uprising

The Valencia uprising
2910840 The Valencia uprising; (add.info.: 1809 Engraving depicting the Valencia uprising during the Peninsular War (1807-1814)




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The Iberian Peninsula, a land steeped in history and culture, is a captivating destination that offers a glimpse into the rich heritage of Medieval Spain and Portugal. From the intricate Islamic carvings adorning the walls of Alhambra in Spain to the traditional provinces that dot its landscape, this region is a treasure trove for history enthusiasts. As you explore the diverse topography of Europe through an enchanting lithograph published in 1897, your journey takes you to Andalucia Region's Cadiz Province. Here, Vejer de la Frontera welcomes you with its elevated town view, offering panoramic vistas that will leave you awe-inspired. Crossing over Luiz I Bridge in Porto transports you to Seville Cathedral's Giralda tower. This architectural marvel stands tall as a testament to Spain's grandeur and showcases the country's rich cultural heritage. Continuing along Douro River on Rabelo boats beneath Dom Luis I bridge reveals breathtaking views of Porto. The city exudes charm and elegance while preserving its historical roots. In Cordoba lies Mesquite – an awe-inspiring mosque boasting 856 red-and-white columns. This architectural masterpiece serves as a reminder of Cordoba's glorious past and leaves visitors mesmerized by its beauty. Delving further into history, artwork depicting wildlife from the Miocene era captivates your imagination. These ancient creatures come alive before your eyes, transporting you back millions of years ago when they roamed freely across this land. Wandering through Cuenca Alley in Spain evokes feelings of nostalgia as old-world charm permeates every corner. The narrow streets lined with quaint houses tell tales from centuries gone by and invite exploration at every turn. Finally, Claustro Real beckons travelers to experience tranquility within the royal cloister at Batalha Monastery - Mosteiro de Santa Maria da Vitoria. Its serene atmosphere provides solace and a glimpse into the spiritual side of this remarkable region.