Santa Maria

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La Santa Mar­a de la Inmaculada Concepción, or La Santa Mar­a, originally La Gallega, was the largest of the three ships used by Christopher Columbus in his first voyage. Her master and owner was Juan de la Cosa. Santa Mar­a was built in Pontevedra, Galicia, in Spain’s north-west region.‚ Santa Mar­a was probably a medium-sized nau (carrack), about 58‚ ft (17.7‚ m) long …

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Special Food

Prosciutto Montano Vigezzino The ‚Prosciutto Montano Vigezzino‚ is the traditional ham produced in Valle Vigezzo following an ancient family recipe. A high-quality raw-ham is slightly smoked and juniper berries are used during this process to give the ham its unique taste. The accurate methods of salting and aging guarantee the quality of the product. Cheese of ‚Latteria Vigezzina‚ The ‚Cooperativa …

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Santa Maria Do‚™s A women extending her hands first when introduced Removing shoes when entering a private home feeding animals and birds in public praying openly in public in non- designated areas. use of cellular phone taking photograph of churches and synagogues wearing visible tattoo marks Santa Maria Don‚™ts taking photograph of people without their permission Drive on drunk walking …

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