Palacio Real - Royal Palace of Madrid

The Big Visit

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November 25th 2008
I'm sure you've heard the stories by now, I just want to be sure that nothing was left out (there was quite a bit of wine tasting going on here!) *Should anyone be looking for a travel guide in the future, I come highly recommended by the Slupski family and I charge cheap rates - you only have to bring me along! Willing to go at any time! ... read more

Europe » Spain

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Spain's powerful world empire of the 16th and 17th centuries ultimately yielded command of the seas to England. Subsequent failure to embrace the mercantile and industrial revolutions caused the country to fall behind Britain, France, and Germany in ... ... read more