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World Cup Final

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July 13th 2010
The following pictures are of the public showing of the world cup final in Placa Espanya, Barcelona with approximately 75,000 people. You won't ever find a celebration like this in the States. After the final whistle was blown, I couldn't resist I had to seize the opportunity to celebrate in the fountains of Plaza Espanya with the locals. Highlights of the day were seeing so many Catalunians suppo ... 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