Tapas in a dungeon

Madrid, city of lovers

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June 3rd 2006
Madrid is the city of lovers! Every corner, bench, bus stop, train station, cafe, restaurant...couples are holding hands, kissing, gazing into each others eyes. This is the thing I first notice about Madrid. Madrid is busy, busy, busy! It's like Barcelona but more fast-paced and not as clean. Also it's BIG! A much bigger area than Barcelona. Our hotel is across the river from the main city. ... read more

Europe » Spain » District of Madrid

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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