Pico Almanzor

Pico Almanzor

Infobox Mountain
Name = Pico Almanzor
Photo = Almanzor Peak.jpg
Caption =
Elevation = convert|2592|m|ft|0|lk=on
Location = Ávila, ESP
Range = Sierra de Gredos
Prominence =convert|1690|m|ft|0|lk=on
Coordinates = coord|40|14|48|N|5|17|52|W|type:mountain_region:PK|display=inline,title
Type = granite | Age =
First ascent = M. González de Amezúa & J. Ibrián, 1899
Easiest route =
Translation = Peak of al-Mansur
Language = Spanish
Listing = Ultra

Pico Almanzor is the highest mountain in central Spain. Situated in the Sierra de Gredos in the province of Ávila, Almanzor is convert|2592|m|ft|0|lk=on high. It is made of granite. The mountain is also known as "Pico de Almanzor" and "Moro Almanzor".

History

The mountain got its name from Al-Mansur (Arabic for "the victorious"). Al-Mansur Ibn Abi Aamir was a general and statesman in Muslim Spain during the late 10th century. Muhammad bin Abi Amir was his real name; the Moors in Spain gave him the title of Al-Mansur due to his victories over the Christians.

During his many campaigns, Al-Mansur passed near this mountain and he was captivated by its beauty.

Pico Almanzor was climbed for the first time in September 1899 by M. González de Amezúa and José Ibrián. Espada, Ontañon and Abricarro made the first winter ascent in 1903. In 1960, a 1 metre-tall iron cross was placed on the summit.

ee also

Circo de Gredos

External links

*cite web |url=http://www.peakware.com/peaks.html?pk=1252 |title=Almanzor |publisher=peakware.com
*cite web |url=http://www.summitpost.org/mountain/rock/150843/almanzor.html |title=Almanzor |publisher=summitpost.org


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