Monday 11th Oct to Sunday 17th Oct 2010 15.10.10 Pamplona

Monday 11th Oct to Sunday 17th Oct 2010

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October 19th 2010
Monday 11th October to Sunday 17th October 2010 Monday 11th Oct 2010 Into Donostia-SanSebastian by bus along narrow cliff road. Had to come to a sudden stop only once. Into tourist office and we were given a map in English - not much information on it. Looked and asked around for a post office - gave up. Went into the Kursaal Building - very contemporary. The sides of the building are mad ... read more

Europe » Spain » Basque Country » San Sebastián

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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