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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]
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] Blog: Madrid - City and the Prado Museum
Date: April 24th 2005
This is our first full day in Spain, and what a full day it ends up being! Unfortunately, I'm still sick, but damn it, I'm not about to miss out on the Prado! After a good night's rest and a stop at the corner Starbucks....I know, I know....we head out to walk to the Prado. Along the way we come to the Puerta del Sol, the square central to Madrid's famous sights. We pass by the governor’ ... read more
Date: April 24th 2005
This is our first full day in Spain, and what a full day it ends up being! Unfortunately, I'm still sick, but damn it, I'm not about to miss out on the Prado! After a good night's rest and a stop at the corner Starbucks....I know, I know....we head out to walk to the Prado. Along the way we come to the Puerta del Sol, the square central to Madrid's famous sights. We pass by the governor’ ... read more
