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San Sebastian - Semana Grande 2008

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September 7th 2008
Semana Grande - BIG WEEK 8th August till 16th August This is now my favorite place in the world! After the Running of the Bulls in Pamplona I followed Giuliano Giacovazzi (our hostel, Hostival owner) advice and headed off to San Sebastian for that towns festival...Semana Grande, which means "Big Week". Even from the bus coming into town I knew I was going to looove this place and it was j ... 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