parque de retiro

Madrid and Picasso.

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July 5th 2006
Read my book at the Parque del Retiro which I had been heading to yesterday before my clumsy drop. I then went to the Prado Museum to see the Picasso exhibit. Im not much of an arty person but it was interesting seeing his change of styles adn the inspiration he had taken from some other artists when he visited the prado. ... 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