Zaragoza, Spain

Travel to Barcelona, Spain

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March 27th 2011
Travel day from Madrid to Barcelona through Zaragoza, Spain The day was long. Our bus ride from Madrid to Zargoza was approximately 4 hours. However, upon arriving at Zaragoza, we visited the Basilica of the Pilar. As the story goes, thVirgin Mary appeared at a pilar in the square of this town during the Middle Ages. The Basilica was built around the pilar. Many pilgrims visit the si ... read more

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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