Moorish design in Real Alcazar

Splendid Seville

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May 20th 2011
The sun was shining as we arose from a good night’s sleep so everything was looking good for a visit into the city of Seville, about 5 kilometres away. The receptionist at our apartment complex gave us some useful tips on what to see, where to eat and where to park. So after breakfast we headed off for the sights of Seville. We thought we were following the directions we had been given but the ... read more

Europe » Spain » Andalusia » Seville

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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