Gaudi Fountain

Barcelona

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November 10th 2008
I spent a long weekend in Barcelona and the surrounding country side. I had a great few days in Barcelona and drank my weight in Sangria. Would love to have spent a lot more money as the shopping was great, but I refrained from hurting my wallet too much. I also spent day in a few local towns including Monsteratt and Sitges which was a gorgeous coastal town. ... read more

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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