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Barcelona

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February 13th 2009
Spain was great and we loved it. We stayed 100m off La Ramblas and spent many days walking the street just watching the mimes and acts. Thank goodness there was lots to see and do that didnt cost anything! Loved the fact that there was musicians and bands just set up everywhere along the beach and parks. ... 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