List of Spain's Languages

 

Spanish, Catalan which is spoken in Catalonia, Basque which is spoken in the Basque country, and Galician which is spoken in Galicia.  Two others are derived from Catalan, Valencian, which is spoken in Valencia, and Mallorquin, which is spoken in Mallorca.

Spanish (Castilian): Spanish, also known as Castilian, originated in the Castile region of Spain. It evolved from Vulgar Latin, with influences from various languages spoken on the Iberian Peninsula, including Arabic, due to the Moorish rule. After the Reconquista, the Christian conquest of the Iberian Peninsula, Castilian became the dominant language.

Catalan: Catalan is a Romance language that evolved from Vulgar Latin in the Middle Ages in the northeastern region of Catalonia. It has strong ties to Occitan, another Romance language spoken in southern France. Catalan has a rich literary tradition and experienced a revival during the Renaixença (Catalan Renaissance) in the 19th century.

Basque (Euskara): Basque is a unique language isolate, meaning it has no known relatives. It's spoken in the Basque Country, an autonomous community in northern Spain and southwestern France. The origins of Basque are unclear, and it's believed to predate the arrival of Indo-European languages in Europe.

Galician: Galician is a Romance language closely related to Portuguese and originated in the Galicia region of northwestern Spain. It shares a common linguistic history with Portuguese and underwent standardization during the Middle Ages. Galician experienced a decline during the Francoist period but has seen a resurgence in recent decades.

Valencian: Valencian is a dialect of Catalan spoken in the Valencian Community, which includes the province of Valencia. It shares many similarities with Catalan but has some distinct linguistic features and variations in vocabulary.

Mallorquin: Mallorquin is another dialect of Catalan spoken in Mallorca, one of the Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean Sea. Like Valencian, it shares many characteristics with standard Catalan but has regional variations in pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar.

These languages and dialects reflect Spain's diverse linguistic and cultural heritage, shaped by historical influences and regional identities.  Where I’m going is going to be in the Catalonia region.  Where they are still fighting for their voice and culture to this day. 

The Sagrada Familia is a Roman Catholic

 The Sagrada Família is a Roman Catholic minor basilica in Barcelona, Spain, designed by Antoni Gaudí. Construction began in 1882 and remains unfinished in the early 21st century. The basilica is renowned for its distinctive organic form and stands out in Barcelona with its striking flying buttresses and twisted towers. 

Originally conceived by Francisco de Paula del Villar and funded by donations to promote Christianity in a secularizing Barcelona, Gaudí later took over as chief architect in 1883. His innovative approach transformed the original Neo-Gothic design into a self-supporting structure rich in symbolic elements reflecting Christian mysteries. 

Gaudí's intricate design, destroyed during the Spanish Civil War, envisioned a vast space accommodating around 13,000 individuals. The basilica features three facades: the Nativity facade celebrating Jesus' birth, the Passion facade depicting his Crucifixion, and the Glory facade symbolizing divine celebration by humans. The towering structure includes 18 spindle-shaped towers representing biblical figures, with the central tower to signify Jesus being the tallest. The facades also incorporate bell towers representing the Apostles, with other figures replacing St. John, St. Matthew, and Judas. 

Despite Gaudí's death in 1926, work on the Sagrada Família continued, overseen by his disciple Domènec Sugranyes. Since then, various parts of the basilica have been completed, including the Passion facade and the central nave vaulting. Modern adaptations based on surviving materials and reconstructed designs have been integrated, although some aspects have faced criticism. Recent developments include the completion of the tower of the Virgin Mary and the towers representing the evangelists St. Mark and St. Luke. 

Construction is ongoing, with plans to finish the remaining towers and complete the structure by 2026, marking the centennial of Gaudí's passing and making it the world's tallest church building

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    Like all things in life, everything has to start with a plan.  My plan is to get to Spain.  One way or another.

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        I have plans to meet up with a coauthor there and we have a book to research and write.  Mainly about a Templar romance.   A Historic Fantasy with Romance with Adventure, and we may have some others on the words as well.