Atarfe
Encyclopedia
Atarfe is a city in the province of Granada
, Spain
. In 2008, the city's population was recorded as being 14,803.
were struck by Spain's worst earthquake
of the 20th century, a 5.0 MW
temblor
. 12 people died from the earthquake and subsequent landslide
, and many of the city's buildings were ruined.
, a former member of the band Pink Floyd
, played there, resulting in a public park dedicated to Pink Floyd being created by the council.
, Mark Knopfler
and Leonard Cohen
, either playing in the Coliseo de Atarfe football stadium or outdoors in the Recinto de Feria. The Coliseo also hosts corrida
s where top bullfighters such as El Fandi
, El Cordobes
and Paquirri
appear.
Granada (province)
Granada is a province of southern Spain, in the eastern part of the autonomous community of Andalusia. It is bordered by the provinces of Albacete, Murcia, Almería, Jaén, Córdoba, Málaga, and the Mediterranean Sea . Its capital city is also called Granada.The province covers an area of 12,635 km²...
, Spain
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
. In 2008, the city's population was recorded as being 14,803.
1956 earthquake
On 19 April 1956, Atarfe and the neighboring city of AlboloteAlbolote
Albolote is a city located in the province of Granada, Spain. According to Spain's Instituto Nacional de Estadística, the city has a total population of 15,563 as of 2005....
were struck by Spain's worst earthquake
Earthquake
An earthquake is the result of a sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust that creates seismic waves. The seismicity, seismism or seismic activity of an area refers to the frequency, type and size of earthquakes experienced over a period of time...
of the 20th century, a 5.0 MW
Moment magnitude scale
The moment magnitude scale is used by seismologists to measure the size of earthquakes in terms of the energy released. The magnitude is based on the seismic moment of the earthquake, which is equal to the rigidity of the Earth multiplied by the average amount of slip on the fault and the size of...
temblor
Temblor
Tremblor may refer to:* Tremblor, Batman villain* Temblor Range, mountain range in California* Temblor, another name for earthquake...
. 12 people died from the earthquake and subsequent landslide
Landslide
A landslide or landslip is a geological phenomenon which includes a wide range of ground movement, such as rockfalls, deep failure of slopes and shallow debris flows, which can occur in offshore, coastal and onshore environments...
, and many of the city's buildings were ruined.
Pink Floyd park
Atarfe is famous for its music concerts. In 2008, Roger WatersRoger Waters
George Roger Waters is an English musician, singer-songwriter and composer. He was a founding member of the progressive rock band Pink Floyd, serving as bassist and co-lead vocalist. Following the departure of bandmate Syd Barrett in 1968, Waters became the band's lyricist, principal songwriter...
, a former member of the band Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd were an English rock band that achieved worldwide success with their progressive and psychedelic rock music. Their work is marked by the use of philosophical lyrics, sonic experimentation, innovative album art, and elaborate live shows. Pink Floyd are one of the most commercially...
, played there, resulting in a public park dedicated to Pink Floyd being created by the council.
Coliseo de Atarfe
Other notable music acts have played in Atarfe, including PlaceboPlacebo (band)
Placebo are a British rock band from London, England, formed in 1994 by singer and guitarist Brian Molko and bass guitarist Stefan Olsdal. The band was joined by drummer Robert Schultzberg, who was later replaced by Steve Hewitt after conflicts with Molko. Hewitt left the band in October 2007 and...
, Mark Knopfler
Mark Knopfler
Mark Freuder Knopfler, OBE is a Scottish-born British guitarist, singer, songwriter, record producer and film score composer. He is best known as the lead guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter for the British rock band Dire Straits, which he co-founded in 1977...
and Leonard Cohen
Leonard Cohen
Leonard Norman Cohen, is a Canadian singer-songwriter, musician, poet and novelist. Cohen published his first book of poetry in Montreal in 1956 and his first novel in 1963. His work often explores religion, isolation, sexuality and interpersonal relationships...
, either playing in the Coliseo de Atarfe football stadium or outdoors in the Recinto de Feria. The Coliseo also hosts corrida
Corrida
Corrida was a French Thoroughbred racehorse who won races in France, Belgium, Germany and England and is regarded as one of the top fillies of the 20th Century worldwide...
s where top bullfighters such as El Fandi
El Fandi
El Fandi is statistically one of the most skilled matadors in the world. Currently, he is ranked number one among all bullfighters in Spain....
, El Cordobes
El Cordobés
Manuel Benítez Pérez , more commonly known as El Cordobés , is a famous matador of the 1960s who brought to the bullring an unorthodox acrobatic and theatrical style.-Career:...
and Paquirri
Paquirri
Francisco Rivera Pérez, known as Paquirri , was a Spanish bullfighter.- Death :Paquirri was gored by a bull named "Avispado" during a bullfight in Pozoblanco , and died while he was being transported to Córdoba Hospital.- Family :He was first married to Carmen Ordóñez, with whom he had two...
appear.
External links
- Atarfe - Sistema de Información Multiterritorial de Andalucía
- Ciudad Atarfe - Information about what's on
- Coliseo de Atarfe - Listings for the Coliseo events