Huelva is a large, mainly industrial city, in the province of Huelva.It has a population of approximately 141,000.The city of Huelva is meant to be over 3000 years old and was originally names Onuba, archaeological finds suggest that it is the oldest city in the country.
The city centre is pleasant and is a convenient base for visiting the Marismas del Odiel wetlands and the wonderful Coto Donana national park.Huelva is also a great location for visiting the historical Columbus sites.Christopher Columbus planned his 1492 voyage to the west and discovery of the New World was made whilst staying at the nearby La Rabida monastery. The Port of Huelva was also the point of embarkation for the New World.There is a monument of Christopher Columbus which guards the Rio Tinto, this was crafted by Gertrude Whitney who is an American artist. Just outside the city and near the Rio Tinto is the Harbour of the Caravels (Muelle de la Carabelas) which is a waterfront exhibition showing 3 full size replicas fo Columbus's three ships the Nina, Santa Maria and Pinta. They were built in 1992 for the 500th anniversary celebrations. You can even get on board the Pinta to get a real sense of what living on one of these ships was like.
Wander around the atmospheric barrio Reina Victoria Alonso or visit the Alonso Sanchez park which offers attractive views of the city. Other points of interest in the city include the Muelle del Tinto docks, built at the beginning of the century to load Huelva's mineral exports; the Conquero lookout and the provincial museum. The commemorative monument.
The city of Huelva is also renowned for its many folk festivals but the Columbian fiestas are the best known.
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