Albacete

Albacete is a city in southeastern Spain, 173 miles southeast of Madrid, the capital of the province of Albacete in the autonomous community of Castilla-La Mancha. The municipality had a population of 152,115 in 2002.

Related Topics:
Spain - Province of Albacete - Autonomous community - Castilla-La Mancha

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The settlement was named Al-Basit, "the plain," by the Moors. The city has been known as a center for the manufacture of fine daggers, scissors, and knives.

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Albacete is not known as a tourist destination, but its sights include the new cathedral and the Museo de Albacete.

Related Topics:
Cathedral - Museo de Albacete

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During the Spanish Civil War, it was the headquarters and training camp of the International Brigades.

Related Topics:
Spanish Civil War - International Brigades

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Albacete is home to the football team Albacete Balompie, commonly known simply as Albacete.

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