By: Daniel Wang and Joe Becker
El Pilar. (On-line image). Available <http://www.paracaidismopirineos.com/images/El%20Pilar.jpg> February 16, 2007
El Pilar. (On-line image). Available <http://static.flickr.com/13/20768677_5b9c761ada.jpg> February 16, 2007
Questions and Answers:
Name - Why is it what it is called?
The El Pilar represents the strength and power of the Catholic Church. It also shows the bond between earth and heaven.
El Pilar was named after the Virgin of Pilar.
People - Who built it?
James Apostle and the Virgin Mary were famous people. El Pilar was built by James Apostle because Virgin Mary asked him to as he was on a conquest of converting Spaniards into Christianity.
Time period- When was it built?
El Pilar was built in 1681 and there is a festival held. The festival began around 40 A.D. to celebrate the Virgin of Pilar.
History- What is it now?
El Pilar is currently a church which reminds people of Aragon's past. It represents the Virgin of Pilar.
Architecture - What is the style of the El Pilar?
El Pilar was built in 1681 and it was previously a Visigothic Church. The El Pilar has four main towers within its square. The inside of the church has 10 domes. This church is extremely large when compared to other churches. The inside is decorated with many statues along with other gothic style works.
Contents- What is unique inside?
Two areiel bombs were dropped in 1936 are kept on display because neither bomb went off and it is a monument for the miricle. There is a elevator to take people half way up one of the two tallest tower. There is a gift shop were you can purchase gold medalions. El Pilar was reconstructed in 1515 after being destroyed by a fire and stands in gothic style.
Regional Importance - How does this landmark represent Spain as a whole?
This landmark was a historical monument which represents Aragon's past. It reminds the people about the Virigin of Pilar and brings the people of Aragon together for the festival.
Geography of Aragon
El Pilar sits on a cliff in the city of Zaragoza. Zaragoza is located in a region in spain called Aragon. The Aragon area is in norteastern Spain. Aragon expierences many types of climates. Aragon has snow in the Iberian Mountain Range, desert in the Ebro Depression, and temperature varies depending on the location, Along with the mountains and deserts in Aragon, this region also has valleys, medows, temperate forests, and rivers which provide a flow of water. Aragon's weather also varies depending on location; the summers are scortching hot and humid while the winters are cold and bitter. The drastic weather changes deeply affect the vegetation and the amount of crops grown in Aragon. Within Aragon, there is the city of Zaragoza, there many people visit to shop and visit the famous monument of El Pilar.
Aragon Recipes
Lentils with Mushrooms and Morcilla
Abus-lentils1. (On-line image). Available <http://www.pjchmiel.com/photo/food/abus-lentils1.jpg> March 1, 2007
Serves 6
Ingredients:
400g lentils, pre-soaked if necessary
1 ham bone (optional, but ideally from a jamon de Teruel)
2 leeks, finely sliced
1 large onion, finely chopped
Extra virgin olive oil from Bajo Aragon
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
200g ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
A few bay leaves
150g wild mushrooms, sliced
200g morcilla (Spanish Black pudding), sliced thickly
100g jamon de Teruel (or jamon serrano), cut into small pieces
50ml anis de Colungo (or other anis)
Salt and black pepper
Preparation:
Put the lentils and ham bone into a covered pan, cover with water, put a lid on the pan and simmer until the lentils are cooked.
Gently fry the leeks and onion in a few tablespoons of oil for at least 10 minutes until soft and starting to brown. Add the garlic, followed by the tomatoes and bay leaves, and fry for another 10 minutes. Add the mushrooms and morcilla, and fry for a further 10 minutes.
Add the lentils, jamon and salt to taste. When everything is heated through, sprinkle with the anis. Serve with a further drizzle of oil. If you prefer more of a "soup", dilute with some of the cooking stock from the lentils.
Pork and Spinach Meatballs
279414. (On-line image). Available <http://images.dpchallenge.com/images_challenge/434/thumb/279414.jpg> March 1, 2007
Serves 4 Ingredients:
400g minced pork (twice-minced is best)
50g sobrassada, cut into small pieces (optional, or use finely chopped soft chorizo)
400g fresh spinach, cooked, drained and finely chopped
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1-2 tablespoons fine breadcrumbs
Flour, for coating
Olive Oil, for frying
Salt, black pepper and grated nutmeg
Preparation:
Mix the pork, sobrassada, spinach, egg and breadcrumbs and season well - altogether a job best done by hand.
Shape the mixture into balls about the size of a large walnut. Dust with flour and fry in hot olive oil until brown and crusty on both sides.
Due Date: 3/5/07
Works Cited
Greenwood, Steve. "Aragon Holidays (Zaragoza, Teruel, Huesca Attractions)." Buzzle. 1 Feb. 2007. 16 Feb. 2007
<http://www.buzzle.com/articles/aragon-holidays-zaragoza-teruel-huesca-attractions.html>.
"LA FIESTA DEL PILAR ." Celebration of the Fiesta del Pilar . 02 Feb 2007 . Escuela Internacional Central
Registration Office . 16 Feb 2007 <http://www.escuelai.com/spanish_magazine/fiesta_del_pilar_zaragoza-in.html>.
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