For our friend

Salamanca

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November 7th 2009
Toledo was a great start to our Iberian visit. We left there on Thursday morning for Salamanca. Roads so far have been pretty easy, with more 4-lane than I expected and quicker travel. Our route took us through Avila, which boasts the largest intact city wall in Europe. We chose to visit the cathedral, and it was very interesting. Although it is, stylistically, a messy hodge-podge of styles spanni ... read more

Europe » Spain » Castile & León » Salamanca

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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